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Fishing in Jefferson City, MO

Missouri, United States

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Largemouth bass

Cumpton Branch

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Green sunfish

Cumpton Branch

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Largemouth bass

Smith Lake

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Largemouth bass

Mill Creek

10 in · 1 lb

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Largemouth bass

Mill Creek

11 in · 1 lb

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Bluegill

Mill Creek

7 in · 1 lb

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Largemouth bass

Mill Creek

11 in · 1 lb

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Greengill hybrid

Little Cedar Creek

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Largemouth bass

Nelson Creek

18 in · 3 lb 4 oz

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Largemouth bass

Herny Lake

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About Jefferson City fishing

Check out the best fishing spots in and around Jefferson City, Missouri. Anglers using Fishbrain have logged: 1,680 catches for Largemouth bass, 272 catches for Bluegill, and 237 catches for Channel catfish.

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Fishing regulations in Jefferson City

Disclaimer: Always check local fishing regulations, water access rights and land ownership before fishing, regardless of any catches logged in that area by the Fishbrain community. Fishbrain has mapped millions of acres of government-owned land across the USA to help you identify potential fishing access, but you are responsible for ensuring compliance with all legal requirements.

Fishing regulations in Missouri can change throughout the year. Make sure to check this page before fishing for the most up to date rules and regulations for the current season. Local regulations govern when you can fish, the max size of the fish you can keep, how many fish you can keep, and more.

Below you will see fishing regulations for catching species as of May 5, 2025. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

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Anglers in Jefferson City, MO recommend these top fishing spots: Binder Lake, Maries River, Sunset Lake (historical), Hough Park Lake, and Sunset Lake.
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