Public land & waterNo lottery
MO · St. Louis · Fishing
Channel catfish and sunfish
Plan ordinary recreational fishing at Benton Park Lake using the agency's named-water access information.
Open access · Check seasons and closures
Licenses, access and what to check
A Missouri fishing permit is required unless an age/residency exemption applies; purchase it directly before fishing.
Follow the MDC regulation board at the lake and any local park hours. Individual lakes have distinct fish limits; winter trout rules are additional and are not included in this listing.
Why this is included: The agency identifies this named water for ordinary public recreational fishing. The cited rules use a directly purchased fishing license or lake permit, rather than a draw, for the listed fish. This classification excludes special events and camping reservations.
Source checked 2026-10-07. Agency entry or reservation; no Back40 booking fee.
Public land & waterNo lottery
MO · St. Louis County · Fishing
Channel catfish and sunfish
Plan ordinary recreational fishing at Blackjack Lake using the agency's named-water access information.
Open access · Check seasons and closures
Licenses, access and what to check
A Missouri fishing permit is required unless an age/residency exemption applies; purchase it directly before fishing.
Follow the MDC regulation board at the lake and any local park hours. Individual lakes have distinct fish limits; winter trout rules are additional and are not included in this listing.
Why this is included: The agency identifies this named water for ordinary public recreational fishing. The cited rules use a directly purchased fishing license or lake permit, rather than a draw, for the listed fish. This classification excludes special events and camping reservations.
Source checked 2026-10-07. Agency entry or reservation; no Back40 booking fee.
Public land & waterNo lottery
MO · Kansas City · Fishing
Channel catfish and sunfish
Plan ordinary recreational fishing at Blue Valley Lake using the agency's named-water access information.
Open access · Check seasons and closures
Licenses, access and what to check
A Missouri fishing permit is required unless an age/residency exemption applies; purchase it directly before fishing.
Follow the MDC regulation board at the lake and any local park hours. Individual lakes have distinct fish limits; winter trout rules are additional and are not included in this listing.
Why this is included: The agency identifies this named water for ordinary public recreational fishing. The cited rules use a directly purchased fishing license or lake permit, rather than a draw, for the listed fish. This classification excludes special events and camping reservations.
Source checked 2026-10-07. Agency entry or reservation; no Back40 booking fee.
Public land & waterNo lottery
MO · St. Louis · Fishing
Channel catfish and sunfish
Plan ordinary recreational fishing at Boathouse Lake using the agency's named-water access information.
Open access · Check seasons and closures
Licenses, access and what to check
A Missouri fishing permit is required unless an age/residency exemption applies; purchase it directly before fishing.
Follow the MDC regulation board at the lake and any local park hours. Individual lakes have distinct fish limits; winter trout rules are additional and are not included in this listing.
Why this is included: The agency identifies this named water for ordinary public recreational fishing. The cited rules use a directly purchased fishing license or lake permit, rather than a draw, for the listed fish. This classification excludes special events and camping reservations.
Source checked 2026-10-07. Agency entry or reservation; no Back40 booking fee.
Public land & waterNo lottery
MO · Liberty · Fishing
Channel catfish and sunfish
Plan ordinary recreational fishing at Capitol Federal Sports Complex using the agency's named-water access information.
Open access · Check seasons and closures
Licenses, access and what to check
A Missouri fishing permit is required unless an age/residency exemption applies; purchase it directly before fishing.
Follow the MDC regulation board at the lake and any local park hours. Individual lakes have distinct fish limits; winter trout rules are additional and are not included in this listing.
Why this is included: The agency identifies this named water for ordinary public recreational fishing. The cited rules use a directly purchased fishing license or lake permit, rather than a draw, for the listed fish. This classification excludes special events and camping reservations.
Source checked 2026-10-07. Agency entry or reservation; no Back40 booking fee.
Public land & waterNo lottery
MO · St. Louis County · Fishing
Channel catfish and sunfish
Plan ordinary recreational fishing at Carp Lake using the agency's named-water access information.
Open access · Check seasons and closures
Licenses, access and what to check
A Missouri fishing permit is required unless an age/residency exemption applies; purchase it directly before fishing.
Follow the MDC regulation board at the lake and any local park hours. Individual lakes have distinct fish limits; winter trout rules are additional and are not included in this listing.
Why this is included: The agency identifies this named water for ordinary public recreational fishing. The cited rules use a directly purchased fishing license or lake permit, rather than a draw, for the listed fish. This classification excludes special events and camping reservations.
Source checked 2026-10-07. Agency entry or reservation; no Back40 booking fee.
Public land & waterNo lottery
MO · Kansas City · Fishing
Channel catfish and sunfish
Plan ordinary recreational fishing at Chaumiere Lake using the agency's named-water access information.
Open access · Check seasons and closures
Licenses, access and what to check
A Missouri fishing permit is required unless an age/residency exemption applies; purchase it directly before fishing.
Follow the MDC regulation board at the lake and any local park hours. Individual lakes have distinct fish limits; winter trout rules are additional and are not included in this listing.
Why this is included: The agency identifies this named water for ordinary public recreational fishing. The cited rules use a directly purchased fishing license or lake permit, rather than a draw, for the listed fish. This classification excludes special events and camping reservations.
Source checked 2026-10-07. Agency entry or reservation; no Back40 booking fee.
Public land & waterNo lottery
MO · Belton · Fishing
Channel catfish and sunfish
Plan ordinary recreational fishing at Cleveland Lake using the agency's named-water access information.
Open access · Check seasons and closures
Licenses, access and what to check
A Missouri fishing permit is required unless an age/residency exemption applies; purchase it directly before fishing.
Follow the MDC regulation board at the lake and any local park hours. Individual lakes have distinct fish limits; winter trout rules are additional and are not included in this listing.
Why this is included: The agency identifies this named water for ordinary public recreational fishing. The cited rules use a directly purchased fishing license or lake permit, rather than a draw, for the listed fish. This classification excludes special events and camping reservations.
Source checked 2026-10-07. Agency entry or reservation; no Back40 booking fee.
Public land & waterNo lottery
MO · Kansas City · Fishing
Channel catfish and sunfish
Plan ordinary recreational fishing at Englewood Lake using the agency's named-water access information.
Open access · Check seasons and closures
Licenses, access and what to check
A Missouri fishing permit is required unless an age/residency exemption applies; purchase it directly before fishing.
Follow the MDC regulation board at the lake and any local park hours. Individual lakes have distinct fish limits; winter trout rules are additional and are not included in this listing.
Why this is included: The agency identifies this named water for ordinary public recreational fishing. The cited rules use a directly purchased fishing license or lake permit, rather than a draw, for the listed fish. This classification excludes special events and camping reservations.
Source checked 2026-10-07. Agency entry or reservation; no Back40 booking fee.
Public land & waterNo lottery
MO · St. Louis · Fishing
Channel catfish and sunfish
Plan ordinary recreational fishing at Fairgrounds Park Lake using the agency's named-water access information.
Open access · Check seasons and closures
Licenses, access and what to check
A Missouri fishing permit is required unless an age/residency exemption applies; purchase it directly before fishing.
Follow the MDC regulation board at the lake and any local park hours. Individual lakes have distinct fish limits; winter trout rules are additional and are not included in this listing.
Why this is included: The agency identifies this named water for ordinary public recreational fishing. The cited rules use a directly purchased fishing license or lake permit, rather than a draw, for the listed fish. This classification excludes special events and camping reservations.
Source checked 2026-10-07. Agency entry or reservation; no Back40 booking fee.
Public land & waterNo lottery
MO · St. Louis County · Fishing
Channel catfish and sunfish
Plan ordinary recreational fishing at Fountain Lake using the agency's named-water access information.
Open access · Check seasons and closures
Licenses, access and what to check
A Missouri fishing permit is required unless an age/residency exemption applies; purchase it directly before fishing.
Follow the MDC regulation board at the lake and any local park hours. Individual lakes have distinct fish limits; winter trout rules are additional and are not included in this listing.
Why this is included: The agency identifies this named water for ordinary public recreational fishing. The cited rules use a directly purchased fishing license or lake permit, rather than a draw, for the listed fish. This classification excludes special events and camping reservations.
Source checked 2026-10-07. Agency entry or reservation; no Back40 booking fee.
Public land & waterNo lottery
MO · St. Ann · Fishing
Channel catfish and sunfish
Plan ordinary recreational fishing at Gendron Lake using the agency's named-water access information.
Open access · Check seasons and closures
Licenses, access and what to check
A Missouri fishing permit is required unless an age/residency exemption applies; purchase it directly before fishing.
Follow the MDC regulation board at the lake and any local park hours. Individual lakes have distinct fish limits; winter trout rules are additional and are not included in this listing.
Why this is included: The agency identifies this named water for ordinary public recreational fishing. The cited rules use a directly purchased fishing license or lake permit, rather than a draw, for the listed fish. This classification excludes special events and camping reservations.
Source checked 2026-10-07. Agency entry or reservation; no Back40 booking fee.
Public land & waterNo lottery
MO · St. Louis · Fishing
Channel catfish and sunfish
Plan ordinary recreational fishing at Horseshoe Lake using the agency's named-water access information.
Open access · Check seasons and closures
Licenses, access and what to check
A Missouri fishing permit is required unless an age/residency exemption applies; purchase it directly before fishing.
Follow the MDC regulation board at the lake and any local park hours. Individual lakes have distinct fish limits; winter trout rules are additional and are not included in this listing.
Why this is included: The agency identifies this named water for ordinary public recreational fishing. The cited rules use a directly purchased fishing license or lake permit, rather than a draw, for the listed fish. This classification excludes special events and camping reservations.
Source checked 2026-10-07. Agency entry or reservation; no Back40 booking fee.
Public land & waterNo lottery
MO · Crawford County · Hunting
Squirrels and rabbits
MDC explicitly lists squirrel and rabbit hunting at this named conservation area.
6,225.2 agency-reported acres
Season: Squirrel: May 23, 2026–February 15, 2027. Rabbit: October 1, 2026–February 15, 2027. Check species rules for daily and possession limits.
Open access · Check seasons and closures
Licenses, access and what to check
Buy a valid Missouri small-game permit unless exempt. Firearms hunter education or a qualifying apprentice authorization and mentor may be required.
Follow posted hunt boundaries, legal methods and deer-season orange requirements. Guiding for pay, baiting and game cameras are prohibited on MDC land.
Why this is included: The official conservation-area activity list affirmatively allows squirrel and rabbit hunting; ordinary small-game permits are sold directly. No managed-hunt draw is specified for these species.
Source checked 2026-10-07. Agency entry or reservation; no Back40 booking fee.
Public land & waterNo lottery
MO · St. Louis County · Fishing
Channel catfish and sunfish
Plan ordinary recreational fishing at Island Lake using the agency's named-water access information.
Open access · Check seasons and closures
Licenses, access and what to check
A Missouri fishing permit is required unless an age/residency exemption applies; purchase it directly before fishing.
Follow the MDC regulation board at the lake and any local park hours. Individual lakes have distinct fish limits; winter trout rules are additional and are not included in this listing.
Why this is included: The agency identifies this named water for ordinary public recreational fishing. The cited rules use a directly purchased fishing license or lake permit, rather than a draw, for the listed fish. This classification excludes special events and camping reservations.
Source checked 2026-10-07. Agency entry or reservation; no Back40 booking fee.
Public land & waterNo lottery
MO · Ferguson · Fishing
Channel catfish and sunfish
Plan ordinary recreational fishing at January-Wabash Park Lake using the agency's named-water access information.
Open access · Check seasons and closures
Licenses, access and what to check
A Missouri fishing permit is required unless an age/residency exemption applies; purchase it directly before fishing.
Follow the MDC regulation board at the lake and any local park hours. Individual lakes have distinct fish limits; winter trout rules are additional and are not included in this listing.
Why this is included: The agency identifies this named water for ordinary public recreational fishing. The cited rules use a directly purchased fishing license or lake permit, rather than a draw, for the listed fish. This classification excludes special events and camping reservations.
Source checked 2026-10-07. Agency entry or reservation; no Back40 booking fee.
Public land & waterNo lottery
MO · St. Louis · Fishing
Channel catfish and sunfish
Plan ordinary recreational fishing at Jefferson Lake using the agency's named-water access information.
Open access · Check seasons and closures
Licenses, access and what to check
A Missouri fishing permit is required unless an age/residency exemption applies; purchase it directly before fishing.
Follow the MDC regulation board at the lake and any local park hours. Individual lakes have distinct fish limits; winter trout rules are additional and are not included in this listing.
Why this is included: The agency identifies this named water for ordinary public recreational fishing. The cited rules use a directly purchased fishing license or lake permit, rather than a draw, for the listed fish. This classification excludes special events and camping reservations.
Source checked 2026-10-07. Agency entry or reservation; no Back40 booking fee.
Public land & waterNo lottery
MO · Kansas City · Fishing
Channel catfish and sunfish
Plan ordinary recreational fishing at Jerry Smith Park using the agency's named-water access information.
Open access · Check seasons and closures
Licenses, access and what to check
A Missouri fishing permit is required unless an age/residency exemption applies; purchase it directly before fishing.
Follow the MDC regulation board at the lake and any local park hours. Individual lakes have distinct fish limits; winter trout rules are additional and are not included in this listing.
Why this is included: The agency identifies this named water for ordinary public recreational fishing. The cited rules use a directly purchased fishing license or lake permit, rather than a draw, for the listed fish. This classification excludes special events and camping reservations.
Source checked 2026-10-07. Agency entry or reservation; no Back40 booking fee.
Public land & waterNo lottery
MO · Raymore · Fishing
Channel catfish and sunfish
Plan ordinary recreational fishing at Johnston Lake using the agency's named-water access information.
Open access · Check seasons and closures
Licenses, access and what to check
A Missouri fishing permit is required unless an age/residency exemption applies; purchase it directly before fishing.
Follow the MDC regulation board at the lake and any local park hours. Individual lakes have distinct fish limits; winter trout rules are additional and are not included in this listing.
Why this is included: The agency identifies this named water for ordinary public recreational fishing. The cited rules use a directly purchased fishing license or lake permit, rather than a draw, for the listed fish. This classification excludes special events and camping reservations.
Source checked 2026-10-07. Agency entry or reservation; no Back40 booking fee.
Public land & waterNo lottery
MO · St. Louis · Fishing
Channel catfish and sunfish
Plan ordinary recreational fishing at Lafayette Park Lake using the agency's named-water access information.
Open access · Check seasons and closures
Licenses, access and what to check
A Missouri fishing permit is required unless an age/residency exemption applies; purchase it directly before fishing.
Follow the MDC regulation board at the lake and any local park hours. Individual lakes have distinct fish limits; winter trout rules are additional and are not included in this listing.
Why this is included: The agency identifies this named water for ordinary public recreational fishing. The cited rules use a directly purchased fishing license or lake permit, rather than a draw, for the listed fish. This classification excludes special events and camping reservations.
Source checked 2026-10-07. Agency entry or reservation; no Back40 booking fee.
Public land & waterNo lottery
MO · Kansas City · Fishing
Channel catfish and sunfish
Plan ordinary recreational fishing at Lake of the Woods using the agency's named-water access information.
Open access · Check seasons and closures
Licenses, access and what to check
A Missouri fishing permit is required unless an age/residency exemption applies; purchase it directly before fishing.
Follow the MDC regulation board at the lake and any local park hours. Individual lakes have distinct fish limits; winter trout rules are additional and are not included in this listing.
Why this is included: The agency identifies this named water for ordinary public recreational fishing. The cited rules use a directly purchased fishing license or lake permit, rather than a draw, for the listed fish. This classification excludes special events and camping reservations.
Source checked 2026-10-07. Agency entry or reservation; no Back40 booking fee.
Public land & waterNo lottery
MO · Kansas City · Fishing
Channel catfish and sunfish
Plan ordinary recreational fishing at Lakewood Lake using the agency's named-water access information.
Open access · Check seasons and closures
Licenses, access and what to check
A Missouri fishing permit is required unless an age/residency exemption applies; purchase it directly before fishing.
Follow the MDC regulation board at the lake and any local park hours. Individual lakes have distinct fish limits; winter trout rules are additional and are not included in this listing.
Why this is included: The agency identifies this named water for ordinary public recreational fishing. The cited rules use a directly purchased fishing license or lake permit, rather than a draw, for the listed fish. This classification excludes special events and camping reservations.
Source checked 2026-10-07. Agency entry or reservation; no Back40 booking fee.
Public land & waterNo lottery
MO · Kansas City · Fishing
Channel catfish and sunfish
Plan ordinary recreational fishing at Migliazzo Lake using the agency's named-water access information.
Open access · Check seasons and closures
Licenses, access and what to check
A Missouri fishing permit is required unless an age/residency exemption applies; purchase it directly before fishing.
Follow the MDC regulation board at the lake and any local park hours. Individual lakes have distinct fish limits; winter trout rules are additional and are not included in this listing.
Why this is included: The agency identifies this named water for ordinary public recreational fishing. The cited rules use a directly purchased fishing license or lake permit, rather than a draw, for the listed fish. This classification excludes special events and camping reservations.
Source checked 2026-10-07. Agency entry or reservation; no Back40 booking fee.
Public land & waterNo lottery
MO · Ballwin · Fishing
Channel catfish and sunfish
Plan ordinary recreational fishing at New Ballwin Park Lake using the agency's named-water access information.
Open access · Check seasons and closures
Licenses, access and what to check
A Missouri fishing permit is required unless an age/residency exemption applies; purchase it directly before fishing.
Follow the MDC regulation board at the lake and any local park hours. Individual lakes have distinct fish limits; winter trout rules are additional and are not included in this listing.
Why this is included: The agency identifies this named water for ordinary public recreational fishing. The cited rules use a directly purchased fishing license or lake permit, rather than a draw, for the listed fish. This classification excludes special events and camping reservations.
Source checked 2026-10-07. Agency entry or reservation; no Back40 booking fee.
