Find out how to get your Missouri fishing license!
In Missouri, you’ll need a permit to fish in the state unless you qualify for an exemption. The fishing permit is good for fish, frogs, mussels, clams, turtles, crayfish and live bait.
Besides the general fishing permit, you may also need a permit to fish a particular species. For example, you’ll need a trout permit to possess trout. The Missouri Department of Conservation website has a list of permits required by species.
There are several exemptions to Missouri’s general fishing permit requirement. The following individuals do not need a permit:
Some reciprocal fishing privileges may exempt you from having a permit in Missouri if you are licensed in a neighboring state and fishing in certain rivers. The Department of Conservation website lists the rules for these privileges.
There are several types of fishing permits you can purchase in Missouri. These include:
While the permit fees are subject to change each year, for 2021, the rates are as follows:
Resident
Non-Resident
You can buy your Missouri fishing permit in one of several ways:
It’s important to note, however, that certain types of permits cannot be purchased using all of these methods. For instance, you can’t get a reduced cost military permit at vendors, by telephone, or through the online system and the lifetime, permits can’t be purchased online or through a vendor.
If you have an account online with the Department of Conservation website, you may enroll in an auto-renewal service that will automatically renew your permit before the start of the next season or permit year.
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Missouri has its own set of fishing laws and regulations that need to be followed in order to protect their fish populations
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Additional resources and information can be found directly on the Missouri Department of Conservation site.
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