Fishing

Fishing in Missouri

Discover 63 state parks offering fishing in Missouri

🐟 Missouri Fishing License at a Glance

Resident Annual $14
Non-Resident Annual $57.00
Youth Under 16 free
Senior 65+ free
Trout Stamp $7
🎉 Free Fishing Days June 7-8, 2025

Seniors fish FREE! Valid February 28 through February 28.

Official Missouri Fishing Info →

License fees and free fishing days shown as of June 2026 — fees and dates change yearly. Always confirm current rates and free-fishing dates via the official link above before purchasing.

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Missouri State Parks with Fishing

Van Meter State Park (Missouri)

Annie and Abel Van Meter State Park

+5 Mountain Biking Horseback Riding Kayaking Cave Tours Biking
Arrow Rock State Historic Site (Missouri)

Arrow Rock State Historic Site

+4 Horseback Riding Kayaking Cave Tours Biking

Battle of Athens State Historic Site
Fly fishermen casting in the crystal clear spring-fed trout stream at Bennett Spring State Park Missouri

Bennett Spring State Park

+5 Hunting Kayaking Canoeing RV Cave Tours
A State Park featuring a river surrounded by trees and grass.

Big Lake State Park

+4 Mountain Biking Horseback Riding Kayaking Biking
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Big Oak Tree State Park

+4 Horseback Riding Kayaking Cave Tours Biking
Big Sugar Creek State Park Missouri

Big Sugar Creek State Park

+4 Horseback Riding Kayaking Cave Tours Biking
Bollinger Mill State Historic Site (Missouri)

Bollinger Mill State Historic Site
A scenic state park with a river and trees showcasing their vibrant autumn colors.

Bryant Creek State Park

+3 Picnicking Kayaking Canoeing
Ha Ha Tonka castle ruins on cliff overlooking Lake of the Ozarks Missouri with autumn colors

Busiek State Forest and Wildlife Area

+4 Horseback Riding Kayaking Cave Tours Biking
crowder state park

Crowder State Park

+4 Horseback Riding Kayaking Cave Tours Biking
Cuivre River State Park (Missouri)

Cuivre River State Park

+4 Horseback Riding Kayaking Cave Tours Biking
Current River State Park (Missouri)

Current River State Park

+2 Paddling Canoeing
Don Robinson State Park (Missouri)

Don Robinson State Park

+4 Horseback Riding Kayaking Cave Tours Biking
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Dr. Edmund A. Babler Memorial State Park

+6 Picnicking Mountain Biking Horseback Riding Kayaking Cave Tours Biking
Cliff towering over Sinking Creek at Echo Bluff State Park

Echo Bluff State Park

+3 Kayaking Canoeing RV
Confluence Point State Park (Missouri)

Edward “Ted” and Pat Jones-Confluence Point State Park

+4 Horseback Riding Kayaking Cave Tours Biking
fall foliage at Table Rock State Park with mountains in background

Eleven Point State Park

+4 Horseback Riding Kayaking Cave Tours Biking
Finger Lakes State Park (Missouri)

Finger Lakes State Park

+3 Picnicking Canoeing Cave Tours
Graham Cave State Park (Missouri)

Graham Cave State Park

+4 Horseback Riding Kayaking Cave Tours Biking
Grand Gulf State Park (Missouri)

Grand Gulf State Park

+4 Horseback Riding Kayaking Cave Tours Biking
Harry S. Truman State Park (Missouri)

Harry S. Truman State Park

+5 Horseback Riding Bird Watching Kayaking Cave Tours Biking
Jay Nixon State Park (Missouri)

Jay Nixon State Park

+4 Horseback Riding Kayaking Cave Tours Biking
Katy Trail State Park (Missouri)

Katy Trail State Park

+4 Horseback Riding Kayaking Cave Tours Biking
Knob Noster State Park (Missouri)

Knob Noster State Park

+4 Horseback Riding Kayaking Cave Tours Biking
Lake of the Ozarks State Park (Missouri)

Lake of the Ozarks State Park

+4 Mountain Biking Horseback Riding Paddling Biking
Lake Wappapello State Park (Missouri)

Lake Wappapello State Park

+5 Horseback Riding Bird Watching Kayaking Cave Tours Biking
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Long Branch State Park

+5 Wildlife Watching Picnicking Scenic Overlooks Water Skiing RV
Mark Twain Birthplace State Historic Site (Missouri)

Mark Twain Birthplace State Historic Site
Mark Twain State Park (Missouri)

Mark Twain State Park

+9 Horseback Riding Bird Watching Snowshoeing Hunting Golfing Kayaking Winter Sports Cave Tours Biking
Mastodon State Historic Site (Missouri)

Mastodon State Historic Site

+7 Horseback Riding Hunting Kayaking Sightseeing Cave Tours Biking Nature
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Meramec State Park

+2 Canoeing Cave Tours
Missouri Mines State Historic Site (Missouri)

Missouri Mines State Historic Site

+4 Horseback Riding Kayaking Cave Tours Biking
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Montauk State Park

Morris State Park

+2 Canoeing Sightseeing
Onondaga Cave State Park (Missouri)

Onondaga Cave State Park

+4 Horseback Riding Kayaking Cave Tours Biking
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Pershing State Park

+4 Horseback Riding Kayaking Cave Tours Biking
man fishing at Roaring River State Park

Pickle Springs Natural Area

+5 Horseback Riding Kayaking Cave Tours Biking Nature
aerial photograph of Sully Creek State Park

Pomme de Terre State Park
Paynes Prairie Preserve State Park landscape

Prairie State Park

+4 Horseback Riding Kayaking Cave Tours Biking
Dramatic Oregon Coast sunset with sea stacks and waves at Beverly Beach State Park

Reifschneider Park

+7 Mountain Biking Paddleboarding Surfing Beachcombing Whale Watching Kayaking Biking
man fishing at Roaring River State Park

Roaring River State Park

+3 Scenic Overlooks Waterfall Viewing RV
Robertsville State Park (Missouri)

Robertsville State Park

+4 Horseback Riding Kayaking Cave Tours Biking
Rock Bridge Memorial State Park (Missouri)

Rock Bridge Memorial State Park

+4 Horseback Riding Kayaking Cave Tours Biking
Rock Island Trail State Park (Missouri)

Rock Island Trail State Park

+4 Horseback Riding Kayaking Cave Tours Biking
Route 66 State Park (Missouri)

Route 66 State Park

+4 Horseback Riding Kayaking Cave Tours Biking
Sam A. Baker State Park (Missouri)

Sam A. Baker State Park

+4 Horseback Riding Kayaking Cave Tours Biking
Sandy Creek Covered Bridge State Historic Site (Missouri)

Sandy Creek Covered Bridge State Historic Site
Sweetwater Lake

Shepherd of the Hills Hatchery

+5 Horseback Riding Bird Watching Kayaking Cave Tours Biking
aerial photograph of Sully Creek State Park

Shepherd of the Hills State Park

+5 Horseback Riding Kayaking Cave Tours Biking Nature
Fly fishermen casting in the crystal clear spring-fed trout stream at Bennett Spring State Park Missouri

St. Francois State Park

+6 Picnicking Mountain Biking Horseback Riding Kayaking Cave Tours Biking
St. Joe State Park (Missouri)

St. Joe State Park

+4 Horseback Riding Kayaking Cave Tours Biking
Stockton State Park (Missouri)

Stockton State Park

+6 Horseback Riding Bird Watching Sailing Kayaking Cave Tours Biking
aerial photograph of Table Rock Lake during sunset at Table Rock State Park

Table Rock State Park Missouri

+8 Picnicking Mountain Biking Scuba Diving Scenic Overlooks Jet Skiing Water Skiing Kayaking Biking
Taum Sauk Mountain State Park (Missouri)

Taum Sauk Mountain State Park

+5 Picnicking Mountain Biking Horseback Riding Kayaking Biking
Thousand Hills State Park (Missouri)

Thousand Hills State Park

+4 Horseback Riding Kayaking Cave Tours Biking
Trail of Tears State Park (Missouri)

Trail of Tears State Park

+1 RV
Union Covered Bridge State Historic Site (Missouri)

Union Covered Bridge State Historic Site
Wakonda State Park (Missouri)

Wakonda State Park

+4 Horseback Riding Kayaking Cave Tours Biking
Wallace State Park (Missouri)

Wallace State Park

+4 Horseback Riding Kayaking Cave Tours Biking
Washington State Park (Missouri)

Washington State Park

+2 Kayaking Canoeing
Watkins Mill State Park (Missouri)

Watkins Mill State Park

+4 Horseback Riding Kayaking Cave Tours Biking
Weston Bend State Park (Missouri)

Weston Bend State Park

+4 Horseback Riding Kayaking Cave Tours Biking

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❓ Fishing in Missouri — FAQ

Do I need a license to fish in Missouri state parks?

Yes — fishing in Missouri state parks generally requires a valid Missouri fishing license. A resident annual license costs $14, and a non-resident annual license costs $57.00. Youth and seniors are often exempt or pay reduced fees. Fees shown as of June 2026 — confirm current rates with the official state agency.

Are there free fishing days in Missouri?

Yes — Missouri offers free fishing days when no license is required (June 7-8, 2025). Exact dates change each year, so verify with the official Missouri agency before your trip.

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