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Fishing Ponds in Missouri

Lake of the Ozarks bass, White River tailwaters, and Mississippi cats. 51 venues listed across Jackson County, St. Louis and Johnson County, with strong stocks of carp, catfish and common carp.

51 venues mapped · 2 with confirmed species · 3 with venue websites

Where can I go fishing in Missouri?

You can fish at 51 mapped venues across Missouri, concentrated around Jackson County and St. Louis. Most are public waters where a state fishing license covers you.

Most venues below list a location and access details, many with species, and the map shows what is closest to you.

51 Missouri venues plotted · click any pin for details

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All 51 fishing venues in Missouri A–Z

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  • Greenville Ford Public Fishing Access

    Ripley County

    Greenville Ford Public Fishing Access sits within Little Black Conservation Area in Ripley County, Missouri, holding carp, catfish, pike, sturgeon and trout with bait, camping and parking.

    Species
    Common carp, White catfish, Northern pike, White sturgeon, Rainbow trout
    Facilities
    Bait on site · Camping · Clubhouse · Disabled access · Lessons · Parking
    Website
    Open in Google Maps36.7472, -90.7358

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  • Jefferson Lake

    St. Louis

    Jefferson Lake in Forest Park, St. Louis, Missouri holds bass, catfish, crappie and carp and welcomes anglers of all skill levels year-round; a Missouri fishing license is required.

    Species
    Common carp, White catfish
    Facilities
    Bar · Café · Parking · Restaurant
    Website
    Open in Google Maps38.6347, -90.2691

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Directory data as of July 2026.

Fishing in Missouri: FAQ

Missouri has 51 fishing venues in our directory, concentrated in Jackson County, St. Louis and Johnson County. The most commonly stocked species across the state are carp, catfish and common carp. Browse the full list below or jump to a venue using the A–Z navigation.

Bass records aren't widely confirmed for Missouri venues in our database. Many waters hold bass without listing it explicitly. Open the GilledIt app to see recent bass catches logged in this state.

Yes, anglers fishing in Missouri need a valid state fishing license, even on private waters. Licenses are issued by the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC); some states require a separate freshwater/saltwater stamp or a trout permit. Resident, non-resident, and short-term licenses are usually available online from the state agency. Our Missouri fishing license guide at /us/blog/missouri-fishing-license-guide covers current prices, where to buy, and who is exempt.

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