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Fishing spots, fishing reports, and regulations in

Elk Fork Salt River

Missouri, United States

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Elk Fork Salt River fishing reports

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Largemouth bass

17 in Β· 3 lb 2 oz

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Blue catfish

24 in Β· 10 lb

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Blue catfish

20 in Β· 6 lb

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Channel catfish

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Largemouth bass

11 in Β· 1 lb

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General info

Elk Fork Salt River is a stream located in Missouri, United States. It is most popular for fishing Blue catfish, Largemouth bass, and Channel catfish.

Location

39Β°28β€²0.1β€³N 91Β°53β€²40.6β€³W
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Fishing regulations at Elk Fork Salt River, 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 29, 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 Elk Fork Salt River fishing

the Elk Fork Salt River is a stream located in Missouri, United States. Its coordinates are:
39Β°28β€²0.1β€³N 91Β°53β€²40.6β€³W
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