Missouri Smallmouth Bass Fishing Charters

Missouri Smallmouth Bass Fishing Charters

Top Missouri Smallmouth Bass Fishing Destinations

Best Smallmouth Bass Fishing Charters in Missouri

Missouri: 22 fishing charters available
Excellent
4.9 / 5
(32 reviews)
Branson
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trips from US $275
Excellent
5.0 / 5
(31 reviews)
Branson
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trips from US $225
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Branson
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trips from US $300
Excellent
5.0 / 5
(4 reviews)
Branson
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trips from US $225

Smallmouth Bass Fishing in Missouri

Smallmouth Bass
  • Size 1 - 4 lbs
  • Food Value Excellent
  • Game Qualities Good
  • Habitats Lake, River

(Micropterus dolomieu)

A Missouri Smallmouth fishing trip has to be experienced to be believed. It’s hard to wet a line in the state’s 115,000 miles of rivers and 400 lakes without having an explosive battle with a Bronzeback on your hands.

Smallmouth Bass, as the name suggests, might be smaller than their cousins the Largemouth Bass, but pound for pound they provide anglers with a tough fight. They run once hooked and do acrobatic leaps out of the water to try and break free, which makes for a breathtaking battle!

What to Expect

There are many places that offer top-notch Smallmouth fishing year round, but summer and fall are excellent months for Bass. Top places to fish include the Meramec RIver, Stockton Lake, the James River, the Current River, and plenty more. As these waters are so productive, you can choose to go on trips that last anywhere between 2–8 hours. 

You don’t need to have previous angling experience to enjoy a Bass fishing trip. These guys are aggressive feeders and don’t need a lot of enticing to take the bait. Kids will enjoy a shorter trip out, as there’s plenty of non-stop action!

One of the best places to Bass fish has to be the Gasconade River. Head over in the fall for brilliant wade fishing, but stay clear of the jet skis further downstream. The Meramec River is great for trophy Smallmouth, with 20” fish regularly being reeled in. Jack Fork River is also brilliant for big Bass.

How to Prepare

Everyone over 16 will need to buy a fishing license before the trip begins.

When fishing with a guide, rods, reels, and tackle will be included in the price. As Smallmouth Bass is a game fish, it cannot be caught by bowfishing, spearfishing, snagging, and using other non-conventional methods.

If you’re fly fishing, you’ll need to bring your own waders with you. Some charters provide fly fishing gear, but it’s best to check before heading out. A 9 foot 7 wt rod is a good place to start if you’re bringing your own gear.

All that’s left to do is head down to the “Show Me State” and see for yourself!

Missouri Smallmouth Bass Fishing Seasons

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Seasonality

Smallmouth Bass fishing in Missouri varies slightly throughout the year. High season is May to December. Low season is January to April. There is no closed season.
Missouri
Excellent
4.6 / 5
Based on 28,446 reviews by FishingBooker anglers

What anglers said about Smallmouth Bass Fishing in Missouri

Investing in a fishing guide made all the difference in our fishing experience. Totally worth it!
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Investing in a fishing guide made all the difference in our fishing experience. Totally worth it!
Last Cast Guide Service
Last Cast Guide Service
Absolutely! This was our first fishing trip in Branson and we had a blast.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Absolutely! This was our first fishing trip in Branson and we had a blast.
Branson's Full Throttle Fishing
Branson's Full Throttle Fishing
You will see professional experience crew.Be pation .Captain always looking for good spot of fishing,and you can get that fish. Good and clean boat. Highly recommend.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
You will see professional experience crew.Be pation .Captain always looking for good spot of fishing,and you can get that fish. Good and clean boat. Highly recommend.
All-Out Fishing Charters LLC โ€“ Paddlefish
All-Out Fishing Charters LLC โ€“ Paddlefish
Read the refs and know what species you want to chase. We chose Paddlefish and had a great time. Missouri is very out of stater friendly.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Read the refs and know what species you want to chase. We chose Paddlefish and had a great time. Missouri is very out of stater friendly.
Real Deal Guide Service
Real Deal Guide Service
There are lots of fish to be caught if you know where and how. Itโ€™s definitely worth hiring a guide to start with.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
There are lots of fish to be caught if you know where and how. Itโ€™s definitely worth hiring a guide to start with.
Excel Fishing Charters
Excel Fishing Charters
Just show up. Captain Eric will handle the rest. He was very informative about the area and gave my 12 year old great tips for fishing while he was pulling in the big ones. Awesome time!!!
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Just show up. Captain Eric will handle the rest. He was very informative about the area and gave my 12 year old great tips for fishing while he was pulling in the big ones. Awesome time!!!
Eric's Elite Guide Serviceโ€“Branson
Eric's Elite Guide Serviceโ€“Branson
Fishing is very good, but weather can fluctuate from really nice to freezing, which was the case today when we fished
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Fishing is very good, but weather can fluctuate from really nice to freezing, which was the case today when we fished
Badockโ€™s Guide Service
Badockโ€™s Guide Service
Just remember, " it's fishing, not catching". Use a professional guide the first time. It will pay off in the long run...
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Just remember, " it's fishing, not catching". Use a professional guide the first time. It will pay off in the long run...
Mid-American Anglers' Guide Service
Mid-American Anglers' Guide Service
Book two 6 hour trips and youโ€™ll have more chances to really enjoy yourself!
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Book two 6 hour trips and youโ€™ll have more chances to really enjoy yourself!
Eric's Elite Guide Serviceโ€“Branson
Eric's Elite Guide Serviceโ€“Branson
Hire a guide. Itโ€™s worth the cost. Especially for your first trip to an area.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Hire a guide. Itโ€™s worth the cost. Especially for your first trip to an area.
Catch Mo Fish Guide Service
Catch Mo Fish Guide Service
Definitely Follow your guides instructions and dress appropriately for the season....
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Definitely Follow your guides instructions and dress appropriately for the season....
Expert Angling Guide Service
Expert Angling Guide Service
It was a beautiful and cold day. I love Branson this time of year. This was my first time to fish Table Rock in the winter and it was totally worth it.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
It was a beautiful and cold day. I love Branson this time of year. This was my first time to fish Table Rock in the winter and it was totally worth it.
Eric's Elite Guide Serviceโ€“Branson
Eric's Elite Guide Serviceโ€“Branson
Definitely hire a guide service -- it really makes a difference. They know where the fish are and you will most likely catch some nice fish to take home and enjoy for dinner!
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Definitely hire a guide service -- it really makes a difference. They know where the fish are and you will most likely catch some nice fish to take home and enjoy for dinner!
Badockโ€™s Guide Service
Badockโ€™s Guide Service
October fishing in Branson is more dependent on the weather than anything else so you need to be patient and understand that some things are out of our control.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
October fishing in Branson is more dependent on the weather than anything else so you need to be patient and understand that some things are out of our control.
Real Deal Guide Service
Real Deal Guide Service
I highly recommend Captain Blake. He is very knowledgeable and very fun to fish with.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
I highly recommend Captain Blake. He is very knowledgeable and very fun to fish with.
Excel Fishing Charters
Excel Fishing Charters
We had a specific area we want to fish. It would be better to go where the guide suggests
Excellent
5.0 / 5
We had a specific area we want to fish. It would be better to go where the guide suggests
Hooked On Branson Fishing
Hooked On Branson Fishing
Bring appropriate clothing with rain gear, good pair of sunglasses, sun screen and the right attitude! youโ€™ll be sure to have a great time!
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Bring appropriate clothing with rain gear, good pair of sunglasses, sun screen and the right attitude! youโ€™ll be sure to have a great time!
Eric's Elite Guide Serviceโ€“Branson
Eric's Elite Guide Serviceโ€“Branson
Call or email Eric Oliversons guide service if you want the ultimate fishing trip.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Call or email Eric Oliversons guide service if you want the ultimate fishing trip.
Eric's Elite Guide Serviceโ€“Branson
Eric's Elite Guide Serviceโ€“Branson Doniphan, NE
We went on a Saturday. I think I would avoid going on a Saturday and I would definitely recommend a guide!! The guide made our trip so much more enjoyable
Excellent
5.0 / 5
We went on a Saturday. I think I would avoid going on a Saturday and I would definitely recommend a guide!! The guide made our trip so much more enjoyable
Eric's Elite Guide Serviceโ€“Branson
Eric's Elite Guide Serviceโ€“Branson Ellsinore, MO
If your trout fishing, go by the local trout dock(Scottyโ€™s) and see what they recommend.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
If your trout fishing, go by the local trout dock(Scottyโ€™s) and see what they recommend.
Hooked On Branson Fishing
Hooked On Branson Fishing Miner, MO

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