FishKillFlea Missouri is the Ozarks fishing heartland — Table Rock Lake's 43,000-acre bass paradise near Branson, Lake of the Ozarks' 54,000 acres with 1,150 miles of shoreline, four legendary trout parks stocking hundreds of rainbows daily, Current River's crystal-clear Ozark float fishing, and urban fishing in Kansas City and St. Louis. At just $13, the MO fishing permit is unbeatable.
Trophy Lakes
| Water | Size | Species | Why Famous |
|---|---|---|---|
| Table Rock Lake | 43,000 acres | LMB, SMB, walleye, white bass | MO bass capital — Branson area! |
| Lake of the Ozarks | 54,000 acres | Bass, crappie, catfish, hybrid striper | 1,150 mi shoreline — longer than CA coast! |
| Bull Shoals Lake | 45,400 acres | LMB, walleye, crappie | MO/AR border — less crowded than Table Rock |
| Stockton Lake | 24,900 acres | Walleye, bass, crappie | "Walleye Capital of Missouri" |
Trout Parks (+ $12 permit)
| Park | Region | Daily Limit | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roaring River | SW MO | 4 trout | Legendary! — spring-fed, daily stocking |
| Bennett Spring | Central MO | 4 trout | Largest trout park — 100M+ gallons/day spring |
| Montauk | S Central MO | 4 trout | Current River headwaters |
| Maramec Spring | E MO | 4 trout | 5th largest spring in MO |
Seasonal Guide
| Season | Best Targets | Prime Spots | Tips |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring (Mar–May) | Bass pre-spawn, crappie spawn, trout opener | Table Rock, Ozarks, trout parks | March 1 trout opener = MO tradition! |
| Summer (Jun–Aug) | Bass, catfish, float trips | Current R, Ozarks, urban ponds | Float the Current/Jacks Fork! |
| Fall (Sep–Nov) | Fall bass, crappie, walleye | Table Rock, Stockton, Bull Shoals | Oct walleye at Stockton = prime! |
| Winter (Dec–Feb) | Winter trout parks, crappie deep | Trout parks, Ozarks deep | Year-round trout parks — even winter! |
Neighboring: Kansas for Milford walleye, Oklahoma for Texoma stripers, Arkansas for Beaver Lake, Iowa for Mississippi catfish.
A MO fishing permit is only $13. See full costs or buy yours.