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General Watkins Conservation Area

Missouri, United States

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Largemouth bass

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Largemouth bass

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Largemouth bass

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General Watkins Conservation Area is a lake located in Missouri, United States. It is most popular for fishing Largemouth bass, White crappie, and Black crappie.

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Location

37Β°04β€²44.7β€³N 89Β°36β€²42.3β€³W
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Fishing regulations at General Watkins Conservation Area, MO

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.

Below you will see fishing regulations for catching species as of April 6, 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 General Watkins Conservation Area fishing

General Watkins Conservation Area is a lake located in Missouri, United States. Its coordinates are:
37Β°04β€²44.7β€³N 89Β°36β€²42.3β€³W
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