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Smallmouth bass

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Rainbow trout

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Freshwater drum

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Rainbow trout

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General info

Welch Spring is a water located in Shannon County, Missouri, United States. It is most popular for fishing Rainbow trout, Smallmouth bass, and Freshwater drum.

Location

37Β°23β€²38β€³N 91Β°34β€²27.5β€³W
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Fishing regulations at Welch Spring, 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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Welch Spring is a water located in Shannon County, Missouri, United States. Its coordinates are:
37Β°23β€²38β€³N 91Β°34β€²27.5β€³W
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