Waterbody · Missouri
Truman Lake Fishing Regulations 2026
Truman Lake fishing regulations in 2026: top targets are crappie, catfish, white bass. 62 current rules across 10 species from Conservation.
Species pages for Truman Lake
Dedicated rule pages for the most-targeted species at this water.
Rules (62)
Conservation regulates 62 rules across 10 species at this water.
Crappie
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.
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.
Blue Catfish
Harry S. Truman Reservoir 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"
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.
Flathead Catfish
Mississippi River, Including Pools 20–26
- Daily bag
- 10 fish
- Possession
- 10 fish
Paddlefish
Truman Lake And Its Tributaries
- Daily bag
- 2 fish/day
gigging, snaring, and snagging for any species is not allowed after taking and possessing the daily limit of 2 paddlefish
Truman Lake And It Tributaries
- Daily bag
- 2 fish/day
gigging, snaring, and snagging for any species is not allowed after taking and possessing the daily limit of 2 paddlefish
Channel Catfish
Mississippi River, Including Pools 20–26
- Daily bag
- 20 fish
- Possession
- 20 fish
combined total of these species.
Catfish
Bull Shoals Lake Lakewide
- Daily bag
- 10 fish/day
combined total of blue, channel, and flathead catfish
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
Alligator Gar
Truman Lake And Its TributariesClosed
- Status
- Prohibited
It is illegal to take and possess them.
Truman Lake And It TributariesClosed
- Status
- Prohibited
It is illegal to take and possess them.
White Bass
Mississippi River, Including Pools 20–26
- Daily bag
- 30 fish
combined total of these species.
Black Crappie
White Crappie
FAQ
Who regulates fishing on Truman Lake?
Conservation regulates fishing on Truman Lake.
What species can I target on Truman Lake?
Truman Lake is best known for crappie, catfish, white bass. Other species are present and tracked in the rule tables below.
Where should I verify these rules?
These rules summarize Conservation's published content. Always confirm with the official source before keeping a catch.
Reference only. Regulations change mid-season. Always verify with the official source before keeping a catch.