MO · FISHING

Fishing

License

Conditional

Yes freshwater fishing license required. Minimum age 16 (15 & under and resident 65+ exempt). Issued by Missouri Dept. of Conservation (MDC).

§ mdc.mo.gov

Verified Jun 25, 2026Reviewed

Species & limits

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Special-regulation waters in MO

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