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Black bass (LM/SM/spotted) fishing rules in MO

Black bass (LM/SM/spotted)Black Bass

MO sets official Black bass (LM/SM/spotted) bag limits, size limits, and season dates. See the current numbers below.

Verified Nov 8, 2026 · Official source →

Reviewed

Length

None from impoundments; 12" minimum from streams

Daily bag

Possession

Bag shared with

black_bass

Season

Impoundments all year; most streams south of the Missouri River: possess only May 23, 2026–Feb. 28, 2027 (catch-and-release Mar 1–May 22)

Other species in MO

Informational only — not legal advice.