Missouri Fishing Regulations - Missouri Department of Conservation
Missouri Fishing Regulations - Missouri Department of Conservation
Missouri Fishing Regulations - Missouri Department of Conservation
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Bluegill<br />
very<br />
small<br />
mouth<br />
Goggle-eye<br />
(Rock bass)<br />
Channel catfish<br />
upper jaw extends<br />
beyond lower jaw<br />
Joseph R. Tomelleri illustrations<br />
Do you know the fishes <strong>of</strong> <strong>Missouri</strong>?<br />
5 or 6 dorsal fin spines<br />
(Black crappie have 7<br />
or 8 dorsal fin spines)<br />
distinct ear flap<br />
without border<br />
or orange spot<br />
long, pointed fin<br />
White crappie<br />
tail fin mottled<br />
distinct blotch<br />
usually no<br />
dark blotch<br />
tail fin forked<br />
anal fin margin rounded<br />
with 24–29 rays<br />
lower jaw extends<br />
beyond upper jaw<br />
Longear sunfish<br />
long, dark<br />
ear flap rounded fin<br />
Green sunfish<br />
Flathead<br />
catfish<br />
dark markings<br />
usually in bars<br />
rounded fin<br />
usually dark<br />
blotch<br />
tail fin solid<br />
upper fin lighter<br />
than remainder <strong>of</strong> fin<br />
It is important to correctly identify the fish you catch so you can abide by the<br />
seasons, daily limits, length limits and other regulations.<br />
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tail fin<br />
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