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Rutz Lake

Missouri, United States

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Rutz Lake fishing reports

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Largemouth bass

10 in Β· 1 lb

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4 years ago

Largemouth bass

10 in Β· 1 lb

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5 years ago

Rock bass

6 in Β· 6 oz

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General info

Rutz Lake is a lake located in Missouri, United States. It is most popular for fishing Largemouth bass and Rock bass.

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Location

38Β°03β€²42.1β€³N 91Β°23β€²18.6β€³W
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Fishing regulations at Rutz 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 April 8, 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 Rutz Lake fishing

Rutz Lake is a lake located in Missouri, United States. Its coordinates are:
38Β°03β€²42.1β€³N 91Β°23β€²18.6β€³W
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