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Striped bass fishing in Missouri

Missouri offers opportunities to target striped bass, which thrive in lakes, rivers, and reservoirs.

Types of Striped bass in Missouri

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Yellow bass

Island Lake (Suson Lake 2)

9 in · 1 lb

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Striped bass

Little Niangua Arm

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Striped bass

Missouri River (KS)

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White bass

Simpson Park Lake

5 in · 2 oz

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White bass

Meramec River

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Hybrid striped bass

Blue Springs Lake

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White bass

Smithville Lake

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White bass

Duncan Branch

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Hybrid striped bass

Lake Of The Ozarks

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White bass

Stockton Lake

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Regulations for Striped bass 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 Striped bass as of August 7th, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

Striped bass

Seasons

Open

Bag limit

15

Memorable

4 > 18

Measurement

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15
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Size limit: You may keep up to four fish longer than 18" per day.For more information please see https://mdc.mo.gov/fishing/species/temperate-bassBull Shoals LakeOn the lake and its tributaries: Ozark, Taney, Christian, and DouglasDaily limit:Striped bass: only 3 striped bass may be included in the aggregateLength limit:Striped bass: minimum 20"There are no length limits for white bass, yellow bass, or their hybrids.From Powersite Dam to Highway 76: Taney Prohibited Methods: Trotlines, throwlines and limb linesFor more information please see Temperate bass special area restrictionsDry Fork CreekMainstem and its tributaries:Length limit: Spotted bass—No minimum length limit.In Crawford and Phelps counties:The use of porous-soled waders is prohibited.For more information please see Temperate bass special area restrictionsEleven Point RiverIn Oregon County: The use of porous-soled waders is prohibited.For more information please see Temperate bass special area restrictionsLong Branch LakeLength Limits:Hybrid striped bass: minimum 20"Daily limit:Hybrid striped bass: 4For more information please see Temperate bass 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 20-26White bass, yellow bass, striped bass and their hybrids: The daily and possession limit is 30, combined total of these species.Length limits:White bass, yellow bass, striped bass and their hybrids: NoneAllowed methods:Limit of 2 poles per licensed anglerLimit of 50 hooks on a trotlineFor more information please see Temperate bass special area restrictionsNorfolk LakeLength limit: Minimum 12" on spotted bassOn the lake and its tributaries:Daily limit: Striped Bass: only 3 striped bass may be included in the aggregate.Length limit:Striped Bass: minimum 20"White bass, yellow bass, or their hybrids: noneFor more information please see Temperate bass special area restrictionsThomas Hill LakeLength limitsHybrid striped bass: minimum 20"Daily limitHybrid striped bass: 4For more information please see Temperate bass special area restrictions
Synonyms

Morone saxatilis

Regulations for

38°18′16.9″N 92°26′10.5″W
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FAQ

🎣 What Striped bass species can you catch in Missouri?
Anglers in Missouri commonly catch several Striped bass species, including Striped bass, White bass, White perch, Hybrid striped bass, and Yellow bass, 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 Striped bass in Missouri?
Striped bass are caught in lakes, rivers and streams throughout Missouri. Popular fishing waters reported by Fishbrain members include Lake Of The Ozarks, Mississippi River (Cairo - Tennessee), and Table Rock Lake.

The allows anglers to see exact catch locations shared by other members, helping you discover productive fishing spots where Striped bass have recently been caught.