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Walleye Regulations in Missouri 2026

Missouri Walleye regulations as of 2026-05-08: Season end Apr 14; Season start Feb 20; Possession 8 fish. Sourced from Conservation.

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Rules (18)

Missouri statewide
Min size
15"
All Streams, Except The Missouri And Mississippi RiversOut of season
Season opens
Feb 20
Season closes
Apr 14
can be taken and possessed only between 1/2 hour before sunrise and 1/2 after sunset
All Waters Except Special Regulation Areas
Possession
8 fish
Bull Shoals In The Swan Creek Arm Above U.s. Highway 160Out of season
Season opens
Feb 20
Season closes
Apr 14
may be taken and possessed only between 1/2 hour before sunrise to 1/2 hour after sunset
Bull Shoals On The Lake And Its Tributaries
Min size
18"
Current River Mainstem And Its Tributaries
Min size
18"
Eleven Point River Mainstem And Its Tributaries
Min size
18"
Long Branch Lake
Min size
18"
Mississippi River, Including Pools 20–26Open
Status
Permitted
Daily bag
8 fish
Possession
8 fish
No seasonal restrictions on the hours for take and possession. combined total of both species.
Missouri RiverOpen
Status
Permitted
No seasonal restrictions on the hours for take and possession
Norfork Lake On The Lake And Its Tributaries
Min size
18"
St. Francis River Above Wappapello Dam, From The Lake And Its Tributaries Including The St. Francis River And Its Tributaries
Min size
18"
Table Rock Lake Lakewide
Min size
18"
Wappapello Lake On The Lake And Its Tributaries Including The St. Francis River And Its Tributaries Above Wappapello Dam
Min size
18"

Walleye on famous Missouri waters

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

Frequently asked questions

When is Walleye season in Missouri?

Walleye season in Missouri runs from Feb 20 to Apr 14 per Conservation.

What is the size limit for Walleye in Missouri?

Minimum size for Walleye in Missouri is 18 inches in Bull Shoals On The Lake And Its Tributaries, per Conservation. Slot limits or maximum sizes may apply in some zones.

What is the daily bag limit for Walleye in Missouri?

Daily bag limit for Walleye in Missouri is 8 fish in Mississippi River, Including Pools 20–26, 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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