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Crappie (Black & White) Regulations in Missouri 2026

Missouri Crappie regulations as of 2026-05-08: Possession 60 fish; Daily bag 15 fish/day; Daily bag 15 fish/day. Sourced from Conservation.

ConservationVerified Official source

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Rules (27)

Missouri statewide
Daily bag
30 fish/day
Daily bag
30 fish/day
All Waters Except Special Regulation Areas
Possession
60 fish
August A. Busch Lake 35
Daily bag
15 fish/day
Bull Shoals Lake Lakewide
Daily bag
15 fish/day
Min size
10"
Gendron Lake (St. Ann)
Daily bag
15 fish/day
Harry S. Truman Reservoir Lakewide
Daily bag
15 fish/day
Min size
9"
Lake Of The Ozarks Lakewide
Daily bag
15 fish/day
Min size
9"
Long Branch Lake
Daily bag
15 fish/day
Mark Twain Lake
Daily bag
15 fish/day
Montrose Lake
Daily bag
15 fish/day
Norfork Lake Lakewide
Daily bag
15 fish/day
Min size
10"
Pomme De Terre Lake
Daily bag
15 fish/day
Min size
9"
Smithville Lake
Daily bag
30 fish/day
Daily limit of 30 fish may include no more than 15 fish more than 9" in total length.
Stockton Lake
Daily bag
15 fish/day
Min size
10"
Table Rock Lake Lakewide
Daily bag
15 fish/day
Min size
10"
Thomas Hill Lake
Daily bag
15 fish/day
Thomas Hill Reservoir
Daily bag
15 fish/day
Truman Lake
Daily bag
15 fish/day
Wappapello Lake Lakewide
Daily bag
30 fish/day
Daily limit of 30 fish may include no more than 15 fish more than 9" in total length.

Crappie on famous Missouri waters

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

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

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

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