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Fish Central Region

There's a lot of good fishing in the Central Region's public lakes, ponds and conservation areas. Explore this section to find places to fish near you.

Columbia-Area Lakes

Enjoy the Columbia area's many close-to-home fishing and outdoor recreational opportunities. You can find 12 lakes open to public fishing within 20 miles of town. More

MDC Applications

  • MDC Atlas

    Browse more than 1,000 conservation areas, including stream accesses, natural areas and wildlife management areas. You'll find lots of places to camp, hunt, fish, float, hike, ride your horse, bird, gather mushrooms, photograph wildlife, picnic and discover nature with your family. Each entry includes recreation info, regulations, map and brochure.

Related Information

  • Free Fishing DaysTry Missouri fishing without having to buy a permit or tackle at a Free Fishing Days program the first weekend in June.
  • Kids Fishing Days ProgramFishing helps kids discover nature and conserve it, too. Help the special kids in your life get hooked on the thrill of fishing. Bring them to a Kids Fishing Days program scheduled at a conservation area or participating location near you.
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