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French Bottom

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Missouri, United States

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Pallid sturgeon

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Channel catfish

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Flathead catfish

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Threadfin shad

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Threadfin shad

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Flathead catfish

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General info

French Bottom is a stream located in Buchanan County, Missouri, United States. It is most popular for fishing Flathead catfish, Common carp, and Blue catfish.

Location

39°46′45.5″N 94°53′9.1″W
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Fishing regulations at French Bottom, 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.

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38.9 miles away

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45.9 miles away

Kansas City

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Kansas City

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52.9 miles away

Merriam

53.5 miles away

Independence

55.7 miles away

Prairie Village

56.3 miles away

Lenexa

56.7 miles away

Raytown

58.7 miles away

Lawrence

60.1 miles away

Leawood

61.8 miles away

Olathe

62.0 miles away

Blue Springs

62.3 miles away

Overland Park

62.5 miles away

Grain Valley

63.9 miles away

Grandview

65.1 miles away

Lee's Summit

65.4 miles away

Gardner

66.6 miles away

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the French Bottom is a stream located in Buchanan County, Missouri, United States. Its coordinates are:
39°46′45.5″N 94°53′9.1″W
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