Missouri provides strong freshwater fishing opportunities for crappie. Lakes, rivers, and reservoirs across the state offer reliable action for anglers.
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Regulations for Crappie in Missouri
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 Black crappie as of August 7th, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.
Black crappie
Seasons
Open
Bag limit
30
Aggregate
30
Restrictions & requirements
Additional information
Bull Shoals LakeLakewide: Ozark and TaneyDaily limit:Crappie: 15 fishLength limit:Crappie: 10" minimumFrom Powersite Dam to Highway 76: Taney Prohibited Methods: Trotlines, throwlines and limb linesFor more information please see Crappie special area restrictionsLake of the OzarksLakewide:Daily limit:Crappie: 15Length limit:Crappie: minimum 9"On the lake and its tributaries:Daily limit:Within 525 feet on the left descending bank and 977 feet on the right descending bank below Truman Dam in the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' restricted zone:Area note: No fishing is allowed.From the downstream end of the no-fishing zone below Truman Dam to U.S. Highway 65:Prohibited methods: Trotlines, throwlines, limb lines, jug lines, snagging, snaring and grabbing are prohibited.For more information please see Crappie special area restrictionsLong Branch LakeDaily limit:Crappie: 15For more information please see Crappie special area restrictionsMark Twain LakeDaily limit: Crappie: 15For more information please see Crappie special area restrictionsMontrose LakeDaily Limit:Crappie: 15For more information please see Crappie special area restrictionsNorfork LakeLakewide:Daily limit: Crappie: 15Length limit: Crappie: minimum 10"For more information please see Crappie special area restrictionsPomme de Terre LakeLength limits:Crappie: minimum 9"Daily limit:Crappie: 15For more information please see Crappie special area restrictionsSmithville LakeDaily limit:Crappie: 30 with no more than 15 fish over nine inches.For more information please see Crappie special area restrictionsStockton LakeLength limits:Crappie: minimum 10"Daily limit:Crappie: 15For more information please see Crappie special area restrictionsTable Rock LakeLakewide:Daily limit: Do not continue to snag, snare or grab for any species after taking a daily limit of 2 paddlefish.Crappie: 15Size limit:Crappie: minimum 10"For more information please see Crappie special area restrictionsThomas Hill LakeDaily limitCrappie: 15For more information please see Crappie special area restrictionsTruman LakeLakewideDaily limit:Crappie: 15Size limit:Crappie: minimum 9"On the lake and its tributariesProhibited Methods: No person shall continue to snag, snare or grab for any species after taking a daily limit of 2 paddlefish.For more information please see Crappie special area restrictionsWappapello LakeDaily Limit: Crappie: 30 with no more than 15 fish over nine inches.For more information please see Crappie special area restrictions
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FAQ
🎣 What Crappie species can you catch in Missouri?
Anglers in Missouri commonly catch several Crappie species, including Black crappie and White crappie, according to reports from Fishbrain members.
These species can be found in many lakes, rivers and streams throughout the area. If you are targeting a specific species, you can use the to filter catches by species and see where anglers are catching them and which baits they are using.
📍 Where are the best places to catch Crappie in Missouri?
The allows anglers to see exact catch locations shared by other members, helping you discover productive fishing spots where Crappie have recently been caught.