Top fish species at Wilson Lake

Black crappie
Black crappie
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Black crappie

12 in Β· 1 lb

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General info

Wilson Lake is a lake located in Johnson County, Missouri, United States. It is most popular for fishing Black crappie.

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38Β°35β€²12.5β€³N 93Β°38β€²30.2β€³W
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Fishing regulations at Wilson 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 July 13, 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 Wilson Lake fishing

Wilson Lake is a lake located in Johnson County, Missouri, United States. Its coordinates are:
38Β°35β€²12.5β€³N 93Β°38β€²30.2β€³W
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