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Third Fork

Missouri, United States

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Shortnose gar

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Channel catfish

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Common carp

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White sucker

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General info

Third Fork is a stream located in Buchanan County, Missouri, United States. It is most popular for fishing Channel catfish, Common carp, and Shortnose gar.

Location

39Β°42β€²37.1β€³N 94Β°41β€²52.8β€³W
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Fishing regulations at Third Fork, 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 June 2, 2025. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

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the Third Fork is a stream located in Buchanan County, Missouri, United States. Its coordinates are:
39Β°42β€²37.1β€³N 94Β°41β€²52.8β€³W
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