Missouri Fishing

Whether you enjoy bass fishing on Missouri’s major lakes, casting for trout in cold-water streams, or chasing catfish on the rivers, Missouri Great Outdoors is constantly expanding to bring anglers fresh places to explore throughout the state. We regularly add new fishing destinations, lake and river guides, local outdoor information, seasonal fishing tips, techniques, reports, and Missouri fishing news to help you discover more of the best fishing opportunities Missouri has to offer. From hidden creeks and small lakes to well-known fishing hotspots, our goal is to help outdoor enthusiasts spend more time on the water and less time searching for information.

Missouri Fishing Articles/Videos

Spring Crappie Fishing on Truman Lake and Lake of the Ozarks

When the dogwoods bloom, Missouri's crappie move shallow to spawn. Here's how to find and catch them on Truman Lake and Lake of the Ozarks.

Table Rock Lake Bass Fishing: A Seasonal Playbook

Table Rock is one of the country's premier bass lakes. Here's how to target largemouth, smallmouth, and spotted bass through every season.

Catfishing in Missouri: How to Land Channel, Blue, and Flathead Cats

Missouri's rivers and lakes are full of catfish, from eating-size channels to giant flatheads. Here's how to catch all three species.

Missouri's Trout Parks: Where and How to Catch Rainbow Trout

Missouri stocks cold, spring-fed streams with rainbow trout at four state trout parks. Here's where to go and how to catch them.

Trouble at the Boat Ramp

If you ever thought all the world was finally rid of the idiots, one trip to the lake to unload your a boat will make you realize - they're still here...

Buy MO Fishing | Hunting Licenses

Whether you're planning a weekend at Lake of the Ozarks, trout fishing at Bennett Spring, catfishing on the Missouri River, or crappie fishing at Table Rock Lake, having the proper fishing permit is an important part of staying legal and protecting Missouri’s fisheries.

Boat Maintenance Tips You Should Be Doing

Keeping your boat well maintained is essential to extending the life of your boat and preventing the need for costly repairs. It also helps to ensure boating safety for all on board. Here are some tips for daily, weekly/monthly, and seasonal boat care.

Buying A Used Boat

Sometimes a good deal can be too good to be true. Use caution when buying a used boat so you spend more time on the water than your boat does in the shop

Storing And Winterizing Your Boat

If you live in a colder climate no one likes to see winter come because it means the end of the boating season. This means you will have to winterize your boat and get it prepared to store before the freeze sets in.

Ice Fishing MO Style

A great way to cure those cabin fever blues in the middle of winter is ice fishing. Check out the video on the basics to get started

Cleaning Fish The Easy Way

Learn how to make this task more fun, quicker and easier

Tie Up Your Boat The Right Way

Learn the right way to tie up quickly and safely.

Missouri Bowfishing

Bowfishing in Missouri is a great way to introduce people to archery and bow hunting. A good afternoon on a local river or lake is sure to provide plenty of targets.

There are specific regulations as to what type of fish you can shoot, where you can shoot them, and even certain hours of shooting on certain water ways. Be sure and check regulations before you head out to shoot.

This sport can be done from the bank or a boat. Either way it's been described as a cross between hunting and fishing with plenty of action.

Missouri Fishing