Fish Identification Site Here
Trout Identification Link Here
*Limits: 4 trout daily. 8 possession. (no size restriction)
*Brown trout state-wide limit is 15 inches.
Blue, Red & White Ribbon Special Trout Areas
| 9.0 miles |
Dent, Texas & Shannon Counties |
From the lower boundary at Montauk State Park to Cedargrove Bridge |
At least 18 inches |
Daily Limit 1
|
Artificial lures and flies only |
No Red Ribbon Area on the Current |
| 7.7 miles |
Dent & Shannon |
Downstream from Cedargrove Bridge |
Rainbow trout - none.
Brown trout - at least 15 inches. |
Daily limit- 4 trout. |
No bait restrictions |
Statewide season on bass in rivers and streams is open from May 24, 2008 till February 28, 2009.
Walleye and Sauger - 18" minimum length.
From Cedar Grove to Arkansas state line - daily limit on hogsuckers is 5.
Fishing Licenses -
Residents - those fishing of the ages of 16 and older and 65 are required to have on their person a valid Missouri fishing license. Those 65 and older do not need a fishing license.
Proof of residency - Valid Missouri Drivers License.
Non-residents - those fishing of the ages of 16 and older are required to have on their person a valid Missouri fishing license.
A Missouri TROUT STAMP is required for ANYONE who fishes the trophy or Blue Ribbon area on the Current River, regardless if the angler is keeping or releasing their catch. (New March 1, 2005)
Costs -
Resident - $12 annual
Non-resident - $42
Daily - $7
Trout Stamp - $7
Horsepower Limits on the Current River (link) |
Current River 
