Kings Lake

Extracted paddlefish eggs may not be possessed while on waters of the state or adjacent banks and may not be transported. Paddlefish eggs may not be bought, sold, or offered for sale.https://mdc.mo.gov/fishing/regulations Lake of the OzarksNongame fish: Snagging, snaring and grabbing are allowed from March 15 through April 30 only. Do not continue to snag, snare or grab for any species after taking a daily limit of 2 paddlefish.Within 525 feet on the left descending bank and 977 feet on the right descending bank below Truman Dam in the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' restricted zone: No fishing is allowed.From the downstream end of the no-fishing zone below Truman Dam throughout the no-boating zone (look for signs and buoys): Paddlefish may not be possessed.From the downstream end of the no-fishing zone below Truman Dam to U.S. Highway 65: Trotlines, throwlines, limb lines, jug lines, snagging, snaring and grabbing are prohibited.For additional information please see Paddlefish special area restrictions Little Platte RiverBetween Smithville Dam and U.S. Highway 169: Pole and line fishing only.Paddlefish may not be possessed on the water or adjacent banks.For additional information please see Paddlefish special area restrictions Mississippi River, including Pools 20-26Paddlefish: The open season is March 15 through May 15 and Sept. 15 through Dec. 15.Nongame fish: Snagging, snaring and grabbing are allowed from March 15 through May 15 and from Sept. 15 through Dec. 15.For additional information please see Paddlefish special area restrictions Osage RiverWithin 225 feet below Bagnell Dam:No fishing is allowed, except live bait may be taken by dip net and throw net only.From the no-fishing zone below Bagnell Dam to U.S. Highway 54:Trotlines, throwlines, limb lines, snagging, snaring and grabbing are prohibited.From U.S. Highway 54 to the Missouri River:Snagging, snaring and grabbing for nongame fish are allowed from March 15 through April 30 only.No person shall continue to snag, snare or grab for any species after taking a daily limit of 2 paddlefish.For additional information please see Paddlefish special area restrictions Table Rock LakeDo not continue to snag, snare or grab for any species after taking a daily limit of 2 paddlefish. On the lake and its tributaries, size limit: Paddlefish: 34" minimum body length, measured from eye to fork of tail.For additional information please see Paddlefish special area restrictions Truman LakePaddlefish: minimum 34" body length, measured from eye to fork of tail.Prohibited Methods: No person shall continue to snag, snare or grab for any species after taking a daily limit of 2 paddlefish.For additional information please see Paddlefish special area restrictions

Bull Shoals LakeLakewide: Ozark and TaneyDaily limit:Catfish (channel, blue and flathead): 10, combined total of these three speciesFrom Powersite Dam to Highway 76: Taney Prohibited Methods: Trotlines, throwlines and limb linesFor more information please see Catfish special area restrictions Lake of the OzarksOn the lake and its tributaries:Daily limit:Do not continue to snag, snare or grab for any species after taking a daily limit of 2 paddlefish.Blue catfish: 10 fish daily and possession limit; the daily limit may not contain more than 2 blue catfish more than 34".Length limit:Blue catfish: 26" to 34" protected slot length limit; 10 fish daily and possession limit; the daily limit may not contain more than 2 blue catfish more than 34".Within 525 feet on the left descending bank and 977 feet on the right descending bank below Truman Dam in the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' restricted zone:Area note: No fishing is allowed.From the downstream end of the no-fishing zone below Truman Dam to U.S. Highway 65:Prohibited methods: Trotlines, throwlines, limb lines, jug lines, snagging, snaring and grabbing are prohibited.For more information please see Catfish special area restrictions Mississippi RiverThis area encompasses the Mississippi River, including Pools 20-26, the temporary overflow waters east of the Missouri Pacific Railroad between Cape Girardeau and Scott City, and the temporary overflow waters east of the mainline and setback levees between Commerce and the Arkansas state line.Mississippi River, including Pools 20-26Daily limits:Channel catfish and blue catfish: The daily and possession limit is 20, combined total of these species.Flathead catfish: The daily and possession limit is 10 fish.Length limits:Limit of 2 poles per licensed anglerLimit of 50 hooks on a trotlineFor more information please see Catfish special area restrictions Table Rock LakeLakewide:Daily limit: Do not continue to snag, snare or grab for any species after taking a daily limit of 2 paddlefish.Catfish (channel, blue and flathead): 10, combined total of these speciesFor more information please see Catfish special area restrictions Truman LakeOn the lake and its tributariesDaily limit:Blue catfish: 10 fish daily and possession limit, with not more than 2 blue catfish more than 34".Size limit:Blue catfish: 26" to 34" protected slot length limit; the daily limit may not contain more than 2 blue catfish more than 34".Prohibited Methods: No person shall continue to snag, snare or grab for any species after taking a daily limit of 2 paddlefish.For more information please see Catfish special area restrictions