Aquatic research

Available Articles

Crayfish Habitat Use in Ozarks Streams
Crayfish are important to the maintenance of stream ecosystems, so biologists need to learn everything they can about them so they can better manage them. Knowledge of their habitat needs is critical to that management.
Fisheries Final Reports (1953-Present) (387KB)
A listing of fisheries reports dating back to 1953 to the present.
Genetic Evaluation for the Flathead Chub (123KB)
Flathead chub genetics.
MDC Division of Fisheries Technical Publications (285KB)
A listing of technical publications available from MDC's fisheries division.
MDC Fisheries Research Section (61KB)
A brief synopsis of MDC's Fisheries Section.
MDC Fisheries Staff (43KB)
A listing of MDC Fisheries staff
Missouri's Muskie Management Plan, 2008-2017 (1.4MB)
The muskie program will provide high-quality angling opportunities where traditional fisheries will not be adversely affected and may be enhanced. Learn more about Missouri's Muskie Plan.
Show-Me Muskie Project Trip Record
A log sheet for fishermen who are taking part in the Show-Me Muskie Project showing the date, hours fished, number of encounters, etc. to download and fill out.
Smallmouth Bass White Paper Summary (386KB)
Smallmouth Bass White Paper Summary
Stream Black Bass Special Management Areas Summary for Smallmouth Bass (1.0MB)
This report summarizes smallmouth bass angler survey and electrofishing data from 1990-2007 Stream Black Bass Special Management Area surveys