Missouri regulations
Channel Catfish Regulations in Missouri 2026
Missouri Channel Catfish regulations: Daily bag 10 fish/day, Possession 20 fish. Sourced from Conservation.
Rules (6)
- Daily bag
- 10 fish/day
- Daily bag
- 20 fish
- Possession
- 20 fish
- Daily bag
- 10 fish/day
- Daily bag
- 10 fish/day
Channel Catfish on famous Missouri waters
Dedicated rule pages for Channel Catfish on the most-targeted destinations in Missouri.
Other Missouri fish regulations
Other regulated species in Missouri with current rule pages — same Conservation source, same verification cadence.
- Smallmouth Bass55 rules
- Crappie (Black & White)27 rules
- Largemouth Bass20 rules
- Walleye18 rules
- Blue Catfish15 rules
- Flathead Catfish6 rules
- Bluegill (Sunfish)4 rules
Also known as
Channel Catfish is also called Catfish. Anglers in different regions use different names for the same fish, and the rules on this page apply to all of them in Missouri.
Frequently asked questions
When is Channel Catfish season in Missouri?
Channel 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 Channel Catfish in Missouri?
Missouri does not publish a state-wide minimum size for Channel Catfish. Check zone-specific rules above.
What is the daily bag limit for Channel Catfish in Missouri?
Daily bag limit for Channel Catfish in Missouri is 10 fish/day in Bull Shoals Lake Lakewide, per Conservation.
Official sources cited
- https://www.eregulations.com/missouri/fishing/special-waterbody-regulations
- https://mdc.mo.gov/fishing/species