Fishing in Missouri

Missouri's Ozark streams and massive Table Rock, Lake of the Ozarks, and Truman Reservoir produce outstanding bass, walleye, and trout. The Current River is one of the cleanest spring-fed rivers in the country, offering smallmouth bass and rainbow trout. Bennett Spring and Montauk state parks are renowned trout fishing destinations.

Top Species

• Largemouth Bass
• Smallmouth Bass
• Rainbow Trout
• Walleye
• Catfish
• Crappie

Top Waters

• Table Rock Lake
• Lake of the Ozarks
• Current River
• Bennett Spring

Fishing Types

• Freshwater / lake / river fishing

Fishing License

Missouri DOC — visit their site for current regulations and license requirements.