Missouri · USA
Lake Taneycomo
- Region
- Missouri, USA
- Regulation zone
- Missouri statewide regulations
Species in Lake Taneycomo
Black Crappie
Bluegill
Brown Trout
Largemouth Bass
Rainbow Trout
Redear Sunfish
Smallmouth Bass
Walleye
White Bass
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Seasons & limits — Missouri statewide regulations
| Species | Season | Limit | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crappie (black and white) | January 1 - December 31, 2026 | Daily limit 30, possession limit 60; no size limit | — |
| Walleye and sauger | All year on most waters; closed February 20 - April 14 on Bull Shoals Lake, Lake of the Ozarks, Norfork Lake, Table Rock Lake and Truman Lake, in Wappapello Lake's spillway and outlet ditch, and on the St. Francis River downstream from Wappapello Dam | Daily limit 4 combined, possession limit 8 combined; minimum length 15 inches statewide, 18 inches on Bull Shoals Lake, Current River, Eleven Point River, Lake of the Ozarks, Norfork Lake, Table Rock Lake, Truman Lake, and the St. Francis, Black, Spring and White rivers | — |
| Sunfish (all species combined, except rock bass/goggle-eye and warmouth which have their own limits) | January 1 - December 31, 2026 | Daily limit 50, combined total of all sunfish species; no size limit | — |
| Trout (trout areas) | January 1 - December 31, 2026 | Daily limit 4 combined, possession limit 8 combined; brown trout minimum 15 inches and only 1 brown trout in the daily limit | — |
Always confirm regulations with the official state regulations before fishing — rules change, and waterbody-specific exceptions apply.
Waterbody-specific rules
- The use of porous-soled waders is prohibited. While on any waters with length limits, all trout you possess must be kept with head, tail, and skin intact. Lake Taneycomo is stocked monthly with rainbow trout and annually with brown trout. Must also have trout permit upstream of U.S. Highway 65 bridge to fish for any species.
- On the lake and its tributaries: Brown trout: 20 inch minimum length limit; the daily limit of 4 trout, combined total of both species, may include only 1 brown trout. Within 760 feet below Table Rock Dam: No fishing is allowed.
- From the closed zone 760 feet below Table Rock Dam to the mouth of Fall Creek: Rainbow trout: 12 to 20 inches protected slot length limit Pole and line fishing only Only flies and artificial lures may be used, and soft plastic baits and natural and scented baits are prohibited when fishing for any species. From the closed zone 760 feet below Table Rock Dam to U.S.
- Highway 65 bridge: Fishing permit (unless exempt) and a trout permit are required to fish for any species.
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Species: Missouri state fisheries lake records, via the Bump Board dataset.