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Channel Catfish Regulations in Missouri 2026

Missouri Channel Catfish regulations as of 2026-05-08: Possession 20 fish; Daily bag 10 fish/day; Daily bag 20 fish. Sourced from Conservation.

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Rules (6)

All Waters Except Special Regulation Areas
Possession
20 fish
Bull Shoals Lake Lakewide
Daily bag
10 fish/day
combined total of blue, channel, and flathead catfish
Mississippi River, Including Pools 20–26
Daily bag
20 fish
Possession
20 fish
combined total of these species.
Norfork Lake Lakewide
Daily bag
10 fish/day
combined total of blue, channel, and flathead catfish
Table Rock Lake Lakewide
Daily bag
10 fish/day
combined total of blue, channel, and flathead catfish

Channel Catfish on famous Missouri waters

Dedicated rule pages for Channel Catfish on the most-targeted destinations in Missouri.

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

Reference only. Regulations change frequently, often mid-season. Always verify with Conservation before keeping a catch. Last verified .

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