Missouri Fishing Regulations - Missouri Department of Conservation

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How to Identify Sturgeon There are three species of sturgeon in Missouri . The pallid and lake sturgeon are endangered and need to be protected . Use the information listed below to learn the key differences so you can always return pallid and lake sturgeon unharmed to the water immediately . Endangered lake sturgeon ◾ Sides and back range from dark slate to light brown or yellowish-olive; white belly ◾ Found throughout Missouri and Mississippi rivers ◾ May reach 8 feet in length and more than 300 pounds Endangered pallid sturgeon ◾ Grayish-white color ◾ Found in the Missouri River and in the Mississippi downstream from the mouth of the Illinois River ◾ May exceed 30 inches in length and reach 10 pounds or more Shovelnose sturgeon ◾ Reddish-brown or buff color . See illustration on Page 25 . ◾ Found throughout Missouri and Mississippi rivers ◾ Rarely exceeds 30 inches in length or 5 pounds Barbels near mouth are smooth, not fringed Short, round snout Length of A similar to B B A 26 Lips with two lobes Bases of barbels form a crescent; inner two barbels are short and thin B A Length of A less than B Bases of barbels in a straight line; inner two barbels are long and thick Belly without scale-like plates Rebecca Haefner illustrations Belly with scale-like plates
How to Measure a Fish (Total Length) Total length is measured from the tip of the snout to the end of the tail, with the fish laid flat on a ruler, the mouth closed and the tail lobes pressed together . How to Measure a Paddlefish Paddlefish are measured from the eye to the fork of the tail . How to Measure a Shovelnose Sturgeon Sturgeon are measured from the tip of the snout to the fork of the tail . Only shovelnose sturgeon are legal to keep . See pages 25 and 26 for identification tips . Your purchase of hunting and fishing equipment and motorboat fuels supports wildlife and sport fish restoration and boating access facilities. 27
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Page 5 and 6: ◾ All members of the U .S . armed
Page 7 and 8: Lifetime permits show commitment to
Page 9 and 10: Jug Line Regulations Anchored jug l
Page 11 and 12: Footnotes for Chart on Page 8 1 App
Page 13 and 14: ◾ There is no limit on goldfish a
Page 15 and 16: Daily Limit ◾ A combined total of
Page 17 and 18: Know the differences between snappi
Page 19 and 20: Trout may be taken by pole and line
Page 21 and 22: Don’t trespass! Many trout stream
Page 23 and 24: Reciprocal Fishing Privileges Fishi
Page 25 and 26: Largemouth bass smooth tongue upper
Page 27: Shovelnose sturgeon bases of barbel
Page 31 and 32: From the downstream end of the no-f
Page 33 and 34: Stockton Lake ◾ Black bass—15"
Page 35 and 36: Courtois Creek Mainstem and its tri
Page 37 and 38: Hickory Creek Mainstem and its trib
Page 39 and 40: From Highway F in Washington County
Page 41 and 42: Roaring River In Barry County: ◾
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