Fish for more than 200 species in Missouri, including blue gill, bass, paddlefish, catfish and trout. Missouri has more than a million surface acres of water, most of which offer great fishing. No matter where you are in Missouri, you are never very far from the opportunity to catch a fish. For Missouri fishing and boating laws, go to www.mdc.mo.gov.
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