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9 months ago

White crappie

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4 years ago

Black crappie

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6 years ago

Flathead catfish

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6 years ago

White crappie

14 in Β· 1 lb 3 oz

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6 years ago

Flathead catfish

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6 years ago

Largemouth bass

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11 years ago

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Largemouth bass

17 in Β· 3 lb

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General info

Shell Branch is a stream located in Missouri, United States. It is most popular for fishing Flathead catfish, Largemouth bass, and White crappie.

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Location

39Β°30β€²48.2β€³N 91Β°46β€²34.7β€³W
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Fishing regulations at Shell Branch, 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 April 5, 2025. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

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FAQ about Shell Branch fishing

the Shell Branch is a stream located in Missouri, United States. Its coordinates are:
39Β°30β€²48.2β€³N 91Β°46β€²34.7β€³W
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