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Striped shiner

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Striped shiner

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Rock bass

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Longear sunfish

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Pumpkinseed

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General info

Saline Creek is a stream located in Madison County, Missouri, United States. It is most popular for fishing Striped shiner, Rock bass, and Pumpkinseed.

Location

37°33′53.7″N 90°14′48.1″W
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Fishing regulations at Saline Creek, 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.

Regulations for top species

Season open: year-round
Rock bass

Rock bass

Regulation boundaryMissouri State Waters
Bag limit15

The maximum number of individual fish legally harvested per harvester per day. Bag limits are only for properly licensed anglers actively harvesting the species. People who are not actively harvesting or are not properly licensed (if a license is required) may NOT be counted for the purpose of bag limits.

Min size7" (Total Length)

No person shall harvest any individual fish less than the minimum size limit.

Total length means the straight line distance from the most forward point of the head with the mouth closed, to the farthest tip of the tail with the tail compressed or squeezed, while the fish is lying on its side.

Aggregate limit15

The maximum number of individual fish across an aggregate group of species legally harvested per harvester per day.

Restrictions & requirements

Gigging

Harvest by gigging prohibited.

Snagging

Harvest of this species by snagging (snatch hooking) is prohibited.

Spears

Harvest of this species by "spearing" is prohibited. Spearing includes the catching or taking of a fish by bow hunting, gigging, spearfishing, or by any device used to capture a fish by piercing the body.

MO Explosives Chemicals Poison Electricity

No one may use any explosive, poison, chemical or electrical equipment to kill or stupefy fish. Such material or equipment may not be possessed on waters of the state or adjacent banks.

MO Hand Fishing

It also is illegal to attempt to take fish by hand, with or without a hook, and to intentionally leave or abandon any commonly edible portion of any fish.

MO Spearguns

Spearguns may not be possessed on unimpounded waters or adjacent banks, and spears may not be propelled by explosives.

Additional information
Big Piney RiverFrom Highway 17 to the Gasconade River:Length limit: Goggle-eye: minimum 8"For more information please see Rock bass/goggle-eye/warmouth special area restrictions Courtois CreekFrom Highway 8 bridge in Crawford County to Huzzah Creek:Length limit: Goggle-eye: minimum 8"For more information please see Rock bass/goggle-eye/warmouth special area restrictions Eleven Point RiverIn Oregon County: The use of porous-soled waders is prohibited.From Thomasville Access to the Arkansas line:Goggle-eye—8 inch minimum length limit.For more information please see Rock bass/goggle-eye/warmouth special area restrictions Huzzah CreekFrom Willhite Road in Crawford County to the Meramec River:Length limit: Goggle-eye—minimum 8"For more information please see Rock bass/goggle-eye/warmouth special area restrictions Meramec RiverIn Crawford and Phelps counties:The use of porous-soled waders is prohibited.From Highway 19 bridge in Dent County to Pacific Palisades Conservation Area:Length limit: Goggle-eye: 8 inch minimumFor more information please see Rock bass/goggle-eye/warmouth special area restrictions
Edibility
Good
Synonyms
Ambloplites rupestris
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FAQ about Saline Creek fishing

📍 Where is the Saline Creek located?
the Saline Creek is a stream located in Madison County, Missouri, United States. Its coordinates are:
37°33′53.7″N 90°14′48.1″W
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🎣 Where on the Saline Creek is it best to fish?
Find the best fishing spots on the Saline Creek by looking at where other anglers have caught fish. This can easily be done in the where it is also possible to see big fish potential and how good fishing is right now along with Garmin® depth maps.
🐟 What species are in the Saline Creek?
The most common species in the Saline Creek are:
  • Striped shiner - 2 members reported to have caught this fish
  • Rock bass - 1 members reported to have caught this fish
  • Pumpkinseed - 1 members reported to have caught this fish
📢 What are the latest Saline Creek fishing reports?
The latest Saline Creek fishing reports are:
🪪 Do I need a fishing license to fish at the Saline Creek?

Fishing in Missouri requires a valid state fishing license for anglers. Resident and non-resident annual and short-term licenses are available online or from licensed vendors.

In Missouri, no fishing license is required for anglers under 16 or residents 65 and older. A few other exceptions worth knowing:

  • Free fishing days — most states designate 1–2 weekends a year where anyone can fish without a license

  • Tribal waters — tribal members fishing on tribal land operate under separate tribal regulations

  • Private ponds — landowners fishing their own water typically don't need a license

Non-residents usually pay more for a license than residents. Some species also require an extra stamp or endorsement on top of your base license.

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