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Thompson River

Missouri, United States

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Thompson River fishing reports

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Flathead catfish

30 in Β· 16 lb

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Channel catfish

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Channel catfish

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Flathead catfish

18 in Β· 3 lb

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Blue catfish

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Thompson River is a stream located in Missouri, United States. It is most popular for fishing Flathead catfish, Blue catfish, and Channel catfish.

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Location

39Β°45β€²50β€³N 93Β°36β€²51.8β€³W
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Fishing regulations at Thompson 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 26, 2025. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

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80.1 miles away

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80.3 miles away

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81.7 miles away

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82.0 miles away

Overland Park

83.4 miles away

Lenexa

84.3 miles away

Olathe

88.6 miles away

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the Thompson River is a stream located in Missouri, United States. Its coordinates are:
39Β°45β€²50β€³N 93Β°36β€²51.8β€³W
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