Bass
White Bass Fishing in Missouri
A schooling temperate bass that makes spring runs up reservoir tributaries and chases shad in summer. Fast action and good eating.
- Waters
- 2
- State
- Missouri
- Water
- Freshwater
- Methods
- Fly, Spin & Bait
Prime Months in Missouri: Mar
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From the agency months on 1 Missouri water: Table Rock Lake.
Highlighted months are the best fishing; the other months are slower, not empty.
What to Use for White Bass
Fishing In
White Bass
Prime: Mar
Fly
9 ft 6 wt rod, floating or intermediate line, Clousers and small baitfish flies.
Rod, Reel and Line
- RodOrvis Clearwater 9 ft 6 wt Fly RodCheck Price
- ReelRedington Behemoth Fly ReelCheck Price
- LineRIO Gold Fly LineCheck Price
Tie On in November
Typical picks from March, our closest listed month. Ask a local shop what is working in November.
- Fly for March · #2/0-6Clouser MinnowSee Options
Spin / Cast
6.5 ft medium-light spinning rod, 2500 reel, 6 to 8 lb line.
Rod, Reel and Line
- RodUgly Stik GX2 Spinning Rod · 6 ft 6 in light, 4 to 10 lb, 2 pieceCheck Price
- ReelPflueger Trion Spinning Reel · size 25Check Price
- LineBerkley Trilene XL Monofilament · 6 or 8 lbCheck Price
Tie On in November
- Lure for November · 1/16 to 1 ozCasting Spoon · Acme Kastmaster SpoonJigged vertically in winter; cast to schools in summer.Check Price
Picks: general for this fish, each checked against state and federal agency pages, not specific to this water. Ask a local shop what is working.
Gear: rods, reels and lines are starting points, sized from each maker's page. Some links are affiliate links. See our disclosure.
Licenses & Regulations
Most anglers need a Missouri fishing license; age cutoffs and exemptions are set by the state. Seasons, limits, and tackle rules vary by water, so check current regulations before you go.
Where to Catch White Bass
2 of 2 waters
