LivewellFish consumption advisories
Missouri
Missouri publishes advisories for 15 waters, covering 36 species-and-size recommendations.
Contaminants of concern: Chlordane, Lead, Mercury, PCBs
Waters with advisories in Missouri
15 waters on file. A water not listed here has no advisory in the state's data — which usually means it has never been sampled, not that it's been cleared.
Lakes 5
Rivers 10
Missouri statewide fishing limits
Statewide defaults — specific waters and zones may differ. Verify the current rules before keeping a fish.
| Species | Size | Daily limit | Open season | Keep season |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Largemouth Bass | 15" min | 6 | Year-round | Same as open |
| Smallmouth Bass | 15" min | 6 | Year-round | Same as open |
| Walleye | 15" min | 4 | Year-round | Same as open |
| Black Crappie | — | 30 | Year-round | Same as open |
| Channel Catfish | — | 10 | Year-round | Same as open |
Official rules: Missouri — Missouri DoC