Lake of the Ozarks · Missouri · Crappie
Lake of the Ozarks Crappie Fishing Regulations 2026
Lake of the Ozarks Crappie regulations as of 2026-05-08: Possession 60 fish; Daily bag 15 fish/day; Daily bag 15 fish/day. Sourced from Conservation.
Rules (27)
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.
Missouri statewide
- Daily bag
- 30 fish/day
- Daily bag
- 30 fish/day
Also known as
Rules above match the following common names in our regulations database: Crappie, Black Crappie, White Crappie.
Frequently asked questions
When is Crappie season on Lake of the Ozarks?
Crappie 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 Crappie on Lake of the Ozarks?
Minimum size for Crappie on Lake of the Ozarks is 10 inches in Bull Shoals Lake Lakewide. Slot or maximum sizes may apply elsewhere on the water; see the table above.
What is the daily bag limit for Crappie on Lake of the Ozarks?
Daily bag limit for Crappie on Lake of the Ozarks is 15 fish/day in August A. Busch Lake 35.
Reference only. Regulations change mid-season. Always verify with the official source before keeping a catch. Last verified .