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Big River

Missouri, United States

3.0Β·664 catches

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Largemouth bass

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Flathead catfish

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Longear sunfish

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Bluegill

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General info

Big River is a stream located in Jefferson County, Missouri, United States. It is also intersecting with Iron County, Missouri. It is most popular for fishing Smallmouth bass, Largemouth bass, and Longear sunfish.

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38Β°04β€²55.2β€³N 90Β°39β€²34.7β€³W
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Fishing regulations at Big 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 June 23, 2025. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

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the Big River is a stream located in Jefferson County, Missouri, United States. It is also intersecting with Iron County, Missouri. Its coordinates are:
38Β°04β€²55.2β€³N 90Β°39β€²34.7β€³W
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