Long known as a crappie factory, southeastern Missouri's Wappapello Lake is rapidly developing credibility among anglers as a largemouth bass lake. ... [+] Full Article

Follow guides Mark Dessieux and Walt Fulps on a nine-mile trip down the Upper Meramec's trophy trout water, where the tactics are open for debate, but the quality of the fishing certainly is not. ... [+] Full Article

Flatheads, blues or channels . . . trotlines, jugs or rod and reel. Regardless of your quarry or your method of catching it, Missouri waters promise phenomenal catfish action in 2009. ... [+] Full Article

Winding though the hills of Phelps and Pulaski counties, a magical 20-mile stretch of water provides proof positive for the Gasconade River's reputation as one of the best smallmouth streams in Missouri. ... [+] Full Article

Nothing wipes a long, hard winter off the books like April crappie on Lake of the Ozarks. Here's your guide to hitting papermouth pay dirt this month. ... [+] Full Article

Anglers might be hard-pressed to find similarities between Truman Reservoir and Table Rock Lake -- save one thing: If you're looking for some springtime bass action, these two lakes might be your best bets. ... [+] Full Article

Wet weather in 2008 produced prime conditions for Missouri's crappie fisheries. Here's what you can expect on eight of our top crappie waters this year, along with a few tips on maximizing your catch! (March 2009) ... [+] Full Article

In the second article of our two-part spring turkey-hunting series, Missouri Game & Fish identifies the best areas in the Show-Me State for bagging a longbeard this season. (March 2009) ... [+] Full Article

Looking to fill the freezer before spring sets in? For an eleventh-hour whitetail, give one of these public-land deer haunts a try. ... [+] Full Article

Discover December ducks in these less-known Show-Me State areas. ... [+] Full Article