Missouri regulations
Crappie (Black & White) Regulations in Missouri 2026
Missouri crappie regulations in 2026: 30 fish/day bag limit. Zone-specific exceptions may apply — see the rule table below. Sourced from Conservation.
Rules (27)
- Daily bag
- 30 fish/day
- Daily bag
- 30 fish/day
Crappie on famous Missouri waters
Dedicated rule pages for Crappie 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
- Largemouth Bass20 rules
- Walleye18 rules
- Blue Catfish15 rules
- Channel Catfish6 rules
- Flathead Catfish6 rules
- Bluegill (Sunfish)4 rules
Also known as
Crappie is also called Crappie (Black & White), Black Crappie, White Crappie. 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 Crappie season in Missouri?
Crappie 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 Crappie in Missouri?
Minimum size for Crappie in Missouri is 10 inches in Bull Shoals Lake Lakewide, per Conservation. Slot limits or maximum sizes may apply in some zones.
What is the daily bag limit for Crappie in Missouri?
Daily bag limit for Crappie in Missouri is 15 fish/day in August A. Busch Lake 35, per Conservation.
Official sources cited
- https://www.eregulations.com/missouri/fishing/special-waterbody-regulations
- https://mdc.mo.gov/about-us/about-regulations/wildlife-code-missouri/comment-existing-regulations
- https://mdc.mo.gov