Missouri regulations
Blue Catfish Regulations in Missouri 2026
Missouri Blue Catfish regulations as of 2026-05-08: Possession 10 fish; Daily bag 10 fish/day; Daily bag 2 fish/day. Sourced from Conservation.
Rules (15)
All Waters Except Special Regulation Areas
- Possession
- 10 fish
Harry S. Truman Reservoir
- Daily bag
- 10 fish/day
Harry S. Truman Reservoir On The Lake And Its Tributaries
- Daily bag
- 2 fish/day
- Possession
- 10 fish
- Slot min
- 26"
- Slot max
- 34"
the daily limit may not contain more than 2 blue catfish more than 34"
Lake Of The Ozarks
- Daily bag
- 10 fish/day
Lake Of The Ozarks On The Lake And Its Tributaries
- Daily bag
- 2 fish/day
- Possession
- 10 fish
- Slot min
- 26"
- Slot max
- 34"
the daily limit may not contain more than 2 blue catfish more than 34"
Mark Twain Lake
- Min size
- 26"
Mississippi River, Including Pools 20–26
- Daily bag
- 20 fish
- Possession
- 20 fish
combined total of these species.
Truman Lake
- Daily bag
- 10 fish/day
Frequently asked questions
When is Blue Catfish season in Missouri?
Blue Catfish season in Missouri is set by Conservation. Some zones may have specific open windows; see the rule table above.
What is the size limit for Blue Catfish in Missouri?
Minimum size for Blue Catfish in Missouri is 26 inches in Mark Twain Lake, per Conservation. Slot limits or maximum sizes may apply in some zones.
What is the daily bag limit for Blue Catfish in Missouri?
Daily bag limit for Blue Catfish in Missouri is 10 fish/day in Harry S. Truman Reservoir, per Conservation.
Official sources cited
- https://www.eregulations.com/missouri/fishing/special-waterbody-regulations
- https://www.eregulations.com/missouri/fishing/fishing-regulations
- https://mdc.mo.gov/fishing/species
Reference only. Regulations change frequently, often mid-season. Always verify with Conservation before keeping a catch. Last verified .