Lake of the Ozarks · Missouri · Channel Catfish
Lake of the Ozarks Channel Catfish Fishing Regulations 2026
Lake of the Ozarks Channel Catfish regulations as of 2026-05-08: Possession 20 fish; Daily bag 10 fish/day; Daily bag 10 fish/day. Sourced from Conservation.
Rules (11)
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
Lake Of The Ozarks
- Daily bag
- 10 fish/day
Lake Of The Ozarks On The Lake And Its Tributaries
- Daily bag
- 2 fish/day
- Possession
- 10 fish
- Slot min
- 26"
- Slot max
- 34"
the daily limit may not contain more than 2 blue catfish more than 34"
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
Also known as
Rules above match the following common names in our regulations database: Channel Catfish, Catfish, Blue Catfish.
Frequently asked questions
When is Channel Catfish season on Lake of the Ozarks?
Channel Catfish season on Lake of the Ozarks is set by Conservation. See the rule table for state- and zone-specific dates.
What is the size limit for Channel Catfish on Lake of the Ozarks?
Size limits for Channel Catfish on Lake of the Ozarks vary by state and zone. See the rule table above.
What is the daily bag limit for Channel Catfish on Lake of the Ozarks?
Daily bag limit for Channel Catfish on Lake of the Ozarks is 10 fish/day in Bull Shoals Lake Lakewide.
Reference only. Regulations change mid-season. Always verify with the official source before keeping a catch. Last verified .