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- Current River. Nestled within the beautiful rolling landscapes of south Missouri, the Current River brings in fly fishing enthusiasts from all over the country with its clear, cool waters.
- Meramec River. Winding its way through the heart of Central Missouri, the Meramec River, also spelled Maramec River, presents fly anglers with an accessible gateway to trout fishing within a warm-water river setting.
- Niangua River. Amidst the heart of Central Missouri’s scenic beauty lies the Niangua River, a spring-fed haven for fly anglers seeking encounters with beautiful rainbow trout and large brown trout.
- North Fork of the White River. In the southern reaches of Missouri’s landscapes, the North Fork of the River emerges as a premier destination for fly fishing anglers.
Search over 700 conservation fishing areas. This free app shows public boat ramps and underwater fish-attracting structures at Missouri's major lakes, rivers, and streams. Try it now. Use this interactive story map to scroll through the current fishing prospects for select Missouri waterbodies.
- Barren Fork Creek
- The North Fork of The White River Wild Trout Management Area
- The Current River
- The Missouri Special Trout Management Area of The North Fork of The White River
- Blue Springs Creek
- Crane Creek
- Eleven Point River
- Mill Creek
- Little Piney Creek
- Spring Creek
Barren Fork Creek is a Blue Ribbon trout fishing area. That means the Missouri department of conservation manages the fishery specifically to produce trophy class trout. Fishermen are allowed to use only flies and artificial lures- no soft plastics. The daily harvest limit is one fish per day with a minimum size of 18 inches. This is difficult wate...
The North Fork of the White River is part of one of the most famous trout rivers in the United States. This specific section holds notoriety for holding one of the southernmost wild rainbow trout populations. The river also holds massive brown trout that are stocked ever year, making for pleasant surprises during days filled with catching rainbows....
Part of the Current Riveris designated as a White Ribbon area, which means fishermen are harvesting smaller fish more often than in other types of trout water. But specific areas of the Current River are Blue Ribbon, which means there are trophy trout. This section of the river gives you a great chance at landing a brown trout over 20 inches and al...
Another spot on the world famous North Fork of the White River is the Missouri Special Trout Management Area, just down river from the Wild Trout Management Area we talked about earlier. This part of the river is annually stocked with thousands of Brown Trout, and they grow to massive sizes. This par of the river is a large body of water, so you’ll...
Blue Springs Creek is another trophy Blue Ribbon trout stream in Missouri, just a stones throw from St. Louis. Though small enough to roll cast across, this river has a strong population of wild rainbow trout. The upper sections are on private property, by the rest of Blue Springs Creek can be publicly accessed through the Clue Springs Conservation...
Another Blue Ribbon trout stream in Missouri is Crane Creek. Locally, it’s legendary and they try to keep it a secret. But it’s been featured in ESPN and a few fishing magazines, so the secret is pretty much out. It’s mostly famous for being possibly the last water in the world to have the McCould River strain of rainbows. And these fish in this cr...
The Eleven Point Riveris protected by the US Forest Service and is another Blue Ribbon Trout Fishery (told you Missouri is stacked). It has over 20 miles of trout fishing waters from the Green Spring Branch to near Riverton. Eleven Point River is very similar to Current River in terms of the fishing as well as the regulations and management. The tr...
Also in the Mark Twain National Forrest is Mill Creek. This is another smaller creek with a healthy population of rainbow trout. Most fish in this stream are small, but sometimes they break 14 inches. The key to fishing Mill Creek is not letting the fish see you. So be prepared for high sticking, dapping, and other stealthy maneuvers to keep them b...
Little Piney Creek is a White Ribbon trout fishing area. That means that there are no bait restrictions and people can harvest up to 4 fish per day. So, trout in these areas are regularly stocked and don’t reach as large of sizes. But it’s still a great place to fish in the winter time. Little Piney Creek is still in Mark Twain National Forest, and...
Spring Creekis similar to Blue Spring Creek, as it’s another small trout stream in the Northern Ozarks, and like Blue Spring, Spring Creek is full of eager trout. Most fishermen don’t come here for the quality of fishing, though; it’s to get away from the crowds. Though it’s technically a Blue Ribbon trout stream, Spring Creek is usually full of sm...
Apr 16, 2024 · Where to Go Fishing in Missouri. There’s so much variety in Missouri that you’ll find something worth catching in almost every waterway in the state. But the best fishing in Missouri mostly takes place in lakes and streams in the land of the prairies. Here are some of our absolute favorites. Lake of the Ozarks – The Magic Dragon
Apr 17, 2024 · Missouri Fishing Guide: Best Places to Target For Bass and Trout. Our expert writers have put together these guides on the best places to go in Missouri to target the main species available and where the best fly fishing in Missouri is found.
Dec 18, 2015 · These 15 Amazing Spots In Missouri Are Perfect To Go Fishing. Missouri offers excellent winter fishing opportunities at various lakes and parks, with specific spots known for different fish species.
Jul 12, 2021 · Consider shore fishing at Lake of the Ozarks State Park in Osage Beach or Ha Ha Tonka State Park near Camdenton. The lake’s southeast end is a great place to go crappie fishing near the docks. Try fishing the channel turns for bass in the spring using 110 and 115 stickbaits and crankbaits.
