🐟 What fish can you catch in Joplin?

Most commonly caught species around Joplin , MO : Largemouth bass - 1,949 reported catches Smallmouth bass - 199 reported catches Channel catfish - 176 reported catches Bluegill - 171 reported catches Spotted bass - 165 reported catches .

📢 What are the latest Joplin fishing reports?

The latest Joplin , MO fishing reports are: @elijahshoe reported a nice Largemouth bass at Bitter Creek . @elijahshoe reported a nice Bluegill at Bitter Creek . @Aiden_bigfish reported a nice Largemouth bass at Grove Creek . @Yangboi11 reported a nice River carpsucker at Spring River . @parkerbrashears reported a nice Largemouth bass . .

Fishing in Joplin, MO

Q: 🎣 Where to fish in Joplin, Missouri?

Anglers in Joplin , MO recommend these top fishing spots: Kellogg Lake , Bens Branch , Oscie Ora Acres Lake , Shoal Creek Falls , Joplin Creek .

Q: 📅 What is the best time to go fishing in Joplin?

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Top fish species in Joplin

Latest Joplin fishing reports

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Largemouth bass

Bitter Creek

13 in · 1 lb

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Bluegill

Bitter Creek

5 in · 2 oz

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Largemouth bass

Grove Creek

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River carpsucker

Spring River

25 in · 10 lb

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Largemouth bass

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Bluegill

Carver Branch

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Channel catfish

Slater Branch

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Largemouth bass

Bens Branch

12 in · 1 lb

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Largemouth bass

Bitter Creek

16 in · 2 lb

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Largemouth bass

Crawford State Fishing Lake Number One

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Fishing regulations in Joplin

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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 April 21, 2025. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

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FAQ about Joplin fishing

Anglers in Joplin, MO recommend these top fishing spots: Kellogg Lake, Bens Branch, Oscie Ora Acres Lake, Shoal Creek Falls, and Joplin Creek.

Most commonly caught species around Joplin, MO:

Largemouth bass - 1,949 reported catches
Smallmouth bass - 199 reported catches
Channel catfish - 176 reported catches
Bluegill - 171 reported catches
Spotted bass - 165 reported catches

The latest Joplin, MO fishing reports are:

@elijahshoe reported a nice Largemouth bass at Bitter Creek.
@elijahshoe reported a nice Bluegill at Bitter Creek.
@Aiden_bigfish reported a nice Largemouth bass at Grove Creek.
@Yangboi11 reported a nice River carpsucker at Spring River.
@parkerbrashears reported a nice Largemouth bass.

Download the and see today's Fishing and Weather Forecast for Joplin, MO. We give you weather trends and help you find the perfect window to catch your next personal best. With Fishbrain Pro, you will get the following capabilities: