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Fishing spots, fishing reports, and regulations in

Houston Lake

Missouri, United States

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Top fish species at Houston Lake

Largemouth bass
Largemouth bass
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Houston Lake fishing reports

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Largemouth bass

20 in Β· 5 lb

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Largemouth bass

25 in Β· 9 lb

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Largemouth bass

27 in Β· 9 lb 8 oz

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General info

Houston Lake is a lake located in Nodaway County, Missouri, United States. It is most popular for fishing Largemouth bass.

Location

40Β°17β€²51.4β€³N 94Β°58β€²13.8β€³W
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Fishing regulations at Houston Lake, MO

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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 May 10, 2025. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

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89.6 miles away

Independence

89.9 miles away

Prairie Village

92.2 miles away

Lenexa

92.8 miles away

Lawrence

93.7 miles away

Raytown

94.0 miles away

Blue Springs

96.2 miles away

Grain Valley

97.3 miles away

Indianola

104.0 miles away

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FAQ about Houston Lake fishing

Houston Lake is a lake located in Nodaway County, Missouri, United States. Its coordinates are:
40Β°17β€²51.4β€³N 94Β°58β€²13.8β€³W
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