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Fishing in West Plains, MO

Missouri, United States

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Want trophy-size catches? These West Plains spots deliver

Top fish species in West Plains

Rainbow trout
Rainbow trout
Largemouth bass
Largemouth bass
Smallmouth bass
Smallmouth bass
Bluegill
Bluegill
Spotted bass
Spotted bass

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Smallmouth bass

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Cutthroat trout

North Fork River

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Brown trout

North Fork River

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Brown trout

North Fork River

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European bullhead

North Fork River

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Channel catfish

Langston Lake

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Channel catfish

Langston Lake

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Longear sunfish

South Fork Spring River

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Flathead catfish

Warm Fork Spring River

6 in · 3 lb

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Smallmouth bass

South Fork Spring River

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About West Plains fishing

Check out the best fishing spots in and around West Plains, Missouri. Anglers using Fishbrain have logged: 275 catches for Rainbow trout, 274 catches for Largemouth bass, and 99 catches for Smallmouth bass.

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Fishing regulations in West Plains

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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