Measure paddlefish from eye to fork of tail to determine size.
Limits apply on all waters except on areas with special regulations, including Lake of the Ozarks, Table Rock Lake, Truman Lake, and their tributaries. Check area regulations for additional restrictions.
Extracted paddlefish eggs may not be possessed while on waters of the state or adjacent banks and may not be transported. Paddlefish eggs may not be bought, sold, or offered for sale.
Limits
Daily limit: 2
Possession limit: 4
Size limit: 32-inch minimum in most areas; 34-inch minimum on Lake of the Ozarks, Table Rock Lake, Truman Lake, and their tributaries
Valid Permits
Allowed & Prohibited Methods
Paddlefish: Allowed Methods
Methods
Pole and line
Snagging
Grabbing
Trotline
Throwline
Limb line
Bank line
Jug line
Pole and line
Snagging
Grabbing
Trotline
Throwline
Limb line
Bank line
Jug line