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Largemouth Bass Regulations in Missouri 2026

Missouri largemouth bass 2026 open seasons vary by 16 management regions. Statewide rules apply for 6/day. Pick your region in the rule table below. Sourced from Conservation.

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Rules (20)

Missouri statewide
Daily bag
6 fish/day
Impoundments.
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All Ozark StreamsIn season
Season opens
May 23
Season closes
Feb 28
Possession
12 fish
Min size
12"
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Big River Mainstem And Its Tributaries, Except As Noted Below
Daily bag
6 fish
may include no more than 6 largemouth bass and smallmouth bass, combined total of both species.
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Blue Springs Creek
Daily bag
6 fish
may include no more than 6 largemouth bass and smallmouth bass, combined total of both species.
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Bourbeuse River Mainstem And Its Tributaries
Daily bag
6 fish
may include no more than 6 largemouth bass and smallmouth bass, combined total of both species.
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Bull Shoals Lake Lakewide
Min size
15"
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Courtois Creek Mainstem And Its Tributaries
Daily bag
6 fish
may include no more than 6 largemouth bass and smallmouth bass, combined total of both species.
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Dry Fork Creek Mainstem And Its Tributaries
Daily bag
6 fish
may include no more than 6 largemouth bass and smallmouth bass, combined total of both species.
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Harry S. Truman Reservoir Lakewide
Min size
15"
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Huzzah Creek Mainstem And Its Tributaries
Daily bag
6 fish
may include no more than 6 largemouth bass and smallmouth bass, combined total of both species.
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Lake Of The Ozarks Lakewide
Min size
15"
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Meramec River Mainstem And Its Tributaries, Except As Noted Below
Daily bag
6 fish
may include no more than 6 largemouth bass and smallmouth bass, combined total of both species.
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Mineral Fork Mainstem And Its Tributaries, Except As Noted Below
Daily bag
6 fish
may include no more than 6 largemouth bass and smallmouth bass, combined total of both species.
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Non-Ozark Streams
Possession
12 fish
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Norfork Lake Lakewide
Min size
15"
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Stockton Lake
Min size
15"
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Streams
Min size
12"
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Largemouth Bass on famous Missouri waters

Dedicated rule pages for Largemouth Bass 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.

Also known as

Largemouth Bass is also called Black Bass (Largemouth, Smallmouth, in any combination), largies. 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 Largemouth Bass season in Missouri?

Largemouth Bass season in Missouri runs from May 23 to Feb 28 per Conservation.

What is the size limit for Largemouth Bass in Missouri?

Minimum size for Largemouth Bass in Missouri is 12 inches in All Ozark Streams, per Conservation. Slot limits or maximum sizes may apply in some zones.

What is the daily bag limit for Largemouth Bass in Missouri?

Daily bag limit for Largemouth Bass in Missouri is 6 fish in Big River Mainstem And Its Tributaries, Except As Noted Below, per Conservation.

Official sources cited

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

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