Missouri offers Free Fishing Days!
2026 MO Free Fishing Days
| Date | Type | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| June 6-7, 2026 | Free Fishing Weekend | No permit needed — statewide! |
Best Spots
| Water | Region | Species | Why Go |
|---|---|---|---|
| Table Rock Lake | SW MO (Branson) | LMB, SMB, walleye | 43,000 acres — MO bass capital! |
| Lake of the Ozarks | Central MO | Bass, crappie, catfish | 54,000 acres — 1,150 mi shoreline! |
| Roaring River | SW MO | Rainbow trout | Legendary trout park — catch-and-keep daily! |
| Current River | SE MO | Smallmouth, goggle-eye | Ozarks float fishing paradise! |
See all MO fishing spots.