Missouri’s drinking water has an unlikely guardian: a tiny endangered fish found only in Perryville’s cave system.

Missouri conservation groups have acquired land to provide new protections for the Grotto Sculpin, an endangered fish found ...

An invasive fish species last seen in Missouri in 2019 is now back, and there are concerns it could continue to spread throughout the state. A northern snakehead fish was captured May 19 in Wayne ...

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – A 17-year-old from Bradleyville, Missouri, has the honor of catching the first state record fish in 2025. Riley Isaacs was bowfishing on April 18 at Lake Taneycomo. He was with a ...

The Missouri Department of Conservation is responsible for stocking trout in Missouri waters, as without their program, there ...

MISSOURI, USA — Missouri anglers had a record-breaking year in 2023. The fish caught across the state not only broke multiple state records, but also met or broke world records. Five times throughout ...

It’s said beauty is in the eye of the beholder. To some, a long-snouted, murky white, boneless bottom feeder native to the ...

Missouri conservation officials are monitoring a Kansas City fish kill where more than 50,000 fish have turned up dead in the past week. Researchers tested the water in Brush Creek after the state ...

Craving golden lake perch? Explore Missouri’s classic fish fry windows known for hot, crunchy fillets and quick, take-home comfort.

ST. LOUIS — Cod, catfish and shrimp will find their way to St. Louisans' plates as fish fry season officially kicks off on Feb. 14. However, a fish not often offered on menus is becoming a larger ...

June will have two free fishing days for anglers across Missouri. The Missouri Department of Conservation is inviting the public to participate June 11 and 12. Anyone can fish in Missouri without ...

Anyone may fish in Missouri without buying a fishing permit, trout permit or trout park daily tag June 12 and 13. Free Fishing Days is an annual event by Missouri Department of Conservation and, ...