🐟 What fish can you catch in St. Joseph?

Most commonly caught species around St. Joseph , MO : Largemouth bass - 2,523 reported catches Channel catfish - 751 reported catches Bluegill - 371 reported catches White crappie - 342 reported catches Black crappie - 232 reported catches .

📢 What are the latest St. Joseph fishing reports?

The latest St. Joseph , MO fishing reports are: @FishingWithPaddy reported a nice Hybrid striped bass at Smithville Lake . @noahcouldfish reported a nice Silver chub at Missouri River (MO) . @noahcouldfish reported a nice Freshwater drum at Missouri River (MO) . @noahcouldfish reported a nice Freshwater drum at Missouri River (MO) . @FishingWithPaddy reported a nice Largemouth bass at Smithville Lake . .

Fishing in St. Joseph, MO

Q: 🎣 Where to fish in St. Joseph, Missouri?

Anglers in St. Joseph , MO recommend these top fishing spots: Missouri River (MO) , Platte River , Browning Lake , Krug Park , Everyday Pond .

Q: 📅 What is the best time to go fishing in St. Joseph?

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Missouri, United States

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Top fish species in St. Joseph

Latest St. Joseph fishing reports

Hybrid striped bass

Smithville Lake

15 in · 2 lb

Silver chub

Missouri River (MO)

length · weight

Freshwater drum

Missouri River (MO)

length · weight

Freshwater drum

Missouri River (MO)

length · weight

Largemouth bass

Smithville Lake

length · weight

White crappie

Smithville Lake

length · weight

Largemouth bass

Smithville Lake

length · weight

Shovelnose sturgeon

Missouri River (MO)

15 in · 6 oz

Blue catfish

Missouri River (MO)

length · weight

White bass

Smithville Lake

length · weight

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Fishing regulations in St. Joseph

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 St. Joseph fishing

Anglers in St. Joseph, MO recommend these top fishing spots: Missouri River (MO), Platte River, Browning Lake, Krug Park, and Everyday Pond.

Most commonly caught species around St. Joseph, MO:

Largemouth bass - 2,523 reported catches
Channel catfish - 751 reported catches
Bluegill - 371 reported catches
White crappie - 342 reported catches
Black crappie - 232 reported catches

The latest St. Joseph, MO fishing reports are:

@FishingWithPaddy reported a nice Hybrid striped bass at Smithville Lake.
@noahcouldfish reported a nice Silver chub at Missouri River (MO).
@noahcouldfish reported a nice Freshwater drum at Missouri River (MO).
@noahcouldfish reported a nice Freshwater drum at Missouri River (MO).
@FishingWithPaddy reported a nice Largemouth bass at Smithville Lake.

Download the and see today's Fishing and Weather Forecast for St. Joseph, 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: