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General info

Barker Creek is a stream located in Benton County, Missouri, United States. It is also intersecting with Henry County, Missouri. It is most popular for fishing Paddlefish.

Location

38°27′37.2″N 93°30′51.3″W
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Fishing regulations at Barker Creek, 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.

Regulations for top species

Season closed: May 1 - March 14
Paddlefish

Paddlefish

Regulation boundaryMissouri State Waters
Bag limit2

The maximum number of individual fish legally harvested per harvester per day. Bag limits are only for properly licensed anglers actively harvesting the species. People who are not actively harvesting or are not properly licensed (if a license is required) may NOT be counted for the purpose of bag limits.

Min size32" (Front of eye to fork of tail)

No person shall harvest any individual fish less than the minimum size limit.

Paddlefish are measured from the front of the eye to the fork of the tail.

Restrictions & requirements

Gigging

Harvest by gigging prohibited.

Snagging

Harvest of this species by snagging (snatch hooking) is prohibited.

Spears

Harvest of this species by "spearing" is prohibited. Spearing includes the catching or taking of a fish by bow hunting, gigging, spearfishing, or by any device used to capture a fish by piercing the body.

MO Explosives Chemicals Poison Electricity

No one may use any explosive, poison, chemical or electrical equipment to kill or stupefy fish. Such material or equipment may not be possessed on waters of the state or adjacent banks.

MO Hand Fishing

It also is illegal to attempt to take fish by hand, with or without a hook, and to intentionally leave or abandon any commonly edible portion of any fish.

MO Spearguns

Spearguns may not be possessed on unimpounded waters or adjacent banks, and spears may not be propelled by explosives.

Additional information
Extracted paddlefish eggs may not be possessed while on waters of the state or adjacent banks and may not be transported. Paddlefish eggs may not be bought, sold, or offered for sale.https://mdc.mo.gov/fishing/regulations Lake of the OzarksNongame fish: Snagging, snaring and grabbing are allowed from March 15 through April 30 only. Do not continue to snag, snare or grab for any species after taking a daily limit of 2 paddlefish.Within 525 feet on the left descending bank and 977 feet on the right descending bank below Truman Dam in the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' restricted zone: No fishing is allowed.From the downstream end of the no-fishing zone below Truman Dam throughout the no-boating zone (look for signs and buoys): Paddlefish may not be possessed.From the downstream end of the no-fishing zone below Truman Dam to U.S. Highway 65: Trotlines, throwlines, limb lines, jug lines, snagging, snaring and grabbing are prohibited.For additional information please see Paddlefish special area restrictions Little Platte RiverBetween Smithville Dam and U.S. Highway 169: Pole and line fishing only.Paddlefish may not be possessed on the water or adjacent banks.For additional information please see Paddlefish special area restrictions Mississippi River, including Pools 20-26Paddlefish: The open season is March 15 through May 15 and Sept. 15 through Dec. 15.Nongame fish: Snagging, snaring and grabbing are allowed from March 15 through May 15 and from Sept. 15 through Dec. 15.For additional information please see Paddlefish special area restrictions Osage RiverWithin 225 feet below Bagnell Dam:No fishing is allowed, except live bait may be taken by dip net and throw net only.From the no-fishing zone below Bagnell Dam to U.S. Highway 54:Trotlines, throwlines, limb lines, snagging, snaring and grabbing are prohibited.From U.S. Highway 54 to the Missouri River:Snagging, snaring and grabbing for nongame fish are allowed from March 15 through April 30 only.No person shall continue to snag, snare or grab for any species after taking a daily limit of 2 paddlefish.For additional information please see Paddlefish special area restrictions Table Rock LakeDo not continue to snag, snare or grab for any species after taking a daily limit of 2 paddlefish. On the lake and its tributaries, size limit: Paddlefish: 34" minimum body length, measured from eye to fork of tail.For additional information please see Paddlefish special area restrictions Truman LakePaddlefish: minimum 34" body length, measured from eye to fork of tail.Prohibited Methods: No person shall continue to snag, snare or grab for any species after taking a daily limit of 2 paddlefish.For additional information please see Paddlefish special area restrictions
Edibility
Very good
Synonyms
Polyodon spathula, Spoonbill
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FAQ about Barker Creek fishing

📍 Where is the Barker Creek located?
the Barker Creek is a stream located in Benton County, Missouri, United States. It is also intersecting with Henry County, Missouri. Its coordinates are:
38°27′37.2″N 93°30′51.3″W
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🎣 Where on the Barker Creek is it best to fish?
Find the best fishing spots on the Barker Creek by looking at where other anglers have caught fish. This can easily be done in the where it is also possible to see big fish potential and how good fishing is right now along with Garmin® depth maps.
🐟 What species are in the Barker Creek?
The most common species in the Barker Creek are:
  • Paddlefish - 1 members reported to have caught this fish
📢 What are the latest Barker Creek fishing reports?
The latest Barker Creek fishing reports are:
🪪 Do I need a fishing license to fish at the Barker Creek?

Fishing in Missouri requires a valid state fishing license for anglers. Resident and non-resident annual and short-term licenses are available online or from licensed vendors.

In Missouri, no fishing license is required for anglers under 16 or residents 65 and older. A few other exceptions worth knowing:

  • Free fishing days — most states designate 1–2 weekends a year where anyone can fish without a license

  • Tribal waters — tribal members fishing on tribal land operate under separate tribal regulations

  • Private ponds — landowners fishing their own water typically don't need a license

Non-residents usually pay more for a license than residents. Some species also require an extra stamp or endorsement on top of your base license.

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