🐟 What fish can you catch in Springfield?

Most commonly caught species around Springfield , MO : Largemouth bass - 2,800 reported catches Smallmouth bass - 627 reported catches Bluegill - 368 reported catches Green sunfish - 269 reported catches Spotted bass - 253 reported catches .

📢 What are the latest Springfield fishing reports?

The latest Springfield , MO fishing reports are: @phillipbrown6398 reported a nice Largemouth bass at Valley Water Mill Pond . @phillipbrown6398 reported a nice Largemouth bass at Valley Water Mill Pond . @karrie.ford reported a nice Largemouth bass at Lake Springfield . @david.matei reported a nice Largemouth bass at Lake Springfield . @Reichean reported a nice McCloud river redband trout at Crane Creek . .

Fishing in Springfield, MO

Q: 🎣 Where to fish in Springfield, Missouri?

Anglers in Springfield , MO recommend these top fishing spots: Lake Springfield , James River , Fellows Lake , Finley Creek , McDaniel Lake .

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

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Missouri, United States

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Top fish species in Springfield

Latest Springfield fishing reports

Largemouth bass

Valley Water Mill Pond

8 in · 6 oz

Largemouth bass

Valley Water Mill Pond

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Largemouth bass

Lake Springfield

19 in · 2 lb

Largemouth bass

Lake Springfield

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McCloud river redband trout

Crane Creek

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Rock bass

James River

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Common shiner

James River

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Common shiner

James River

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Bluegill

McDaniel Lake

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Yellow perch

South Creek

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Fishing regulations in Springfield

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.

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FAQ about Springfield fishing

Anglers in Springfield, MO recommend these top fishing spots: Lake Springfield, James River, Fellows Lake, Finley Creek, and McDaniel Lake.

Most commonly caught species around Springfield, MO:

Largemouth bass - 2,800 reported catches
Smallmouth bass - 627 reported catches
Bluegill - 368 reported catches
Green sunfish - 269 reported catches
Spotted bass - 253 reported catches

The latest Springfield, MO fishing reports are:

@phillipbrown6398 reported a nice Largemouth bass at Valley Water Mill Pond.
@phillipbrown6398 reported a nice Largemouth bass at Valley Water Mill Pond.
@karrie.ford reported a nice Largemouth bass at Lake Springfield.
@david.matei reported a nice Largemouth bass at Lake Springfield.
@Reichean reported a nice McCloud river redband trout at Crane Creek.

Download the and see today's Fishing and Weather Forecast for Springfield, 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: