If you like to fish then the lakes located in and around Branson, Missouri are just another reason for you to make the journey to the southwest Missouri destination. Fishing in the Branson area runs from the elusive rainbow trout down to the "lowly" but exceptionally good eating catfish. And of course there bream, crappie, and bass as well.

You will likely need a fishing license and or a trout stamp to pursue your quarry in the Branson area. I have summarized the fishing regulations for you below:

FISHING REGULATIONS:
DAILY FISHING PERMIT: $7.00
May be purchased by residents and nonresidents for multiple days.
RESIDENT YEARLY FISHING PERMIT: $12
RESIDENT HUNTING AND FISHING PERMIT: $19
For fish, frogs, mussels, clams, turtles, crayfish and live bait, birds except turkey, mammals except deer, and to sell furbearers taken by hunting.
NONRESIDENT FISHING PERMIT: $40
TROUT STAMP: $7
You must also have a fishing permit. A trout permit is not needed where a daily trout tag is required.

If you are between the age of 16 and 65, you need a Missouri fishing license before you can legally catch fish. A license is also required for non-residents of Missouri over 65 years of age.

For more information on fishing in Missouri and the Branson area check out the
Missouri Department of Conservations Fishing page.

The three closest lakes to Branson Missouri for fishing are Table Rock Lake, Lake Taneycomo and Bull Shoals.

On Table Rock Lake you will find a large variety of fish to pursue:
Largemouth Bass
Smallmouth Bass
White Bass
Kentuck (Spotted) Bass
Rock Bass (Goggle Eye)
Channel Catfish
Flathead Catfish
Bluegill
Crappie

On Lake Taneycomo you will find the local trout fishing:
Rainbow Trout
Brown Trout

Bull Shoals contains the same same species as Table Rock Lake. However, please be aware when fishing Bull Shoals that part of the lake is in Missouri and part of the lake is in Arkansas. On the Arkansas side of the lake the Arkansas fishing laws apply, including the necessary licensing.

So, on your next trip to Branson be sure to enjoy Branson Missouri Fishing!

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