Perch fishing in Missouri

From February 20 through April 14, walleye and sauger can be taken and possessed only between 1/2 hour before sunrise and 1/2 after sunset. This restriction applies to all streams, except the Missouri and Mississippi rivers.For more information please see https://mdc.mo.gov/fishing/species/walleye-saugerSpecial Areas:Bull Shoals LakeLakewide: Ozark and TaneyLength limit:Walleye and sauger: minimum 18"In the Swan Creek Arm above U.S. Highway 160: Taney From February 20 through April 14, walleye and sauger may be taken and possessed only between 1/2 hour before sunrise to 1/2 hour after sunset.From Powersite Dam to Highway 76: Taney Prohibited Methods: Trotlines, throwlines and limb linesFor more information please see Walleye and Sauger special area restrictionsEleven Point RiverMainstem and its tributaries: Walleye and sauger—18 inch minimum length limitIn Oregon County: The use of porous-soled waders is prohibited.For more information please see Walleye and Sauger special area restrictionsLong Branch LakeLength Limits:Walleye and sauger: minimum 18"For more information please see Walleye and Sauger special area restrictionsMississippi RiverThis area encompasses the Mississippi River, including, Pools 20-26, the temporary overflow waters east of the Missouri Pacific Railroad between Cape Girardeau and Scott City and the temporary overflow waters east of the mainline and setback levees between Commerce and the Arkansas state line.Mississippi River, including Pools 20-26Walleye and sauger: The daily and possession limit is 8, combined total of both species.Length limits:Walleye and sauger: NoneAllowed methods:Limit of 2 poles per licensed anglerLimit of 50 hooks on a trotlineTemporary overflow waters east of the Missouri Pacific Railroad between Cape Girardeau and Scott CityFor more information please see Walleye and Sauger special area restrictionsMissouri RiverRiverwideWalleye and sauger: No seasonal restrictions on the hours for take and possession.Norfolk LakeOn the lake and its tributaries:Length limit:Walleye and sauger: minimum 18"For more information please see Walleye and Sauger special area restrictionsSt. Francis RiverAbove Wappapello Dam, from the lake and its tributaries including the St. Francis River and its tributaries:Size limit: Walleye and sauger — minimum 18"Within 225 feet below Wappapello Dam:No fishing is allowed.From within 700 feet below the spillway walls of Wappapello Dam:Trotlines, throwlines, limb lines, bowfishing, gigging and atlatls are prohibited.For more information please see Walleye and Sauger 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.Size limit:Walleye and sauger: minimum 18"For more information please see Walleye and Sauger special area restrictionsWappapello LakeDaily Limit: Crappie: 30 with no more than 15 fish over nine inches.On the lake and its tributaries including the St. Francis River and its tributaries above Wappapello DamLength limit: Walleye and sauger: minimum 18"For more information please see Walleye and Sauger special area restrictions