Fishing Charters in Missouri
Browse fishing charters in Missouri that can help you catch brown trout.


Loz Guide Service
Kaiser, Missouri


Proffesional Fishing Guide Services
Marshall, Missouri


Out The Mud Catfishing
St. Louis, Missouri


Hawg Stump Guide Services


Dodson Guide Service
Come experience fishing in Missouri with Dodson Guide Service. Our expert fishing guide will provide a great time on the water and help you catch the big one!


Bransons Reel Fishing


Greenough Fishing Guide Service


Maloneys Fishing Guide Service
Your Trip Begins Here With Maloney's Fishing Guide Service, your fishing experience exceeds all expectations. Book Your Trip Today Take a Trip With Captain Parker Being native to the Ozarks, Captain Parker turned his passion for the lakes into his livelihood. Parker is the second generation to be raised on Table Rock Lake and Lake…


Branson Fish Tales
Welcome - YOUR Fishing Guide Branson MO - We Wanna Take YOU Fishin' Professional Commercially Insured and Licensed by the US Coast Guard.


Lake Ozark Fishing Guide Service


Ozark Trout Runners


Hooked On Branson Fishing Guide Service
We're Branson's premier fishing charter and offer fishing trips on Table Rock Lake, Lake Taneycomo and Bull Shoals Lake. Book your trip today!
Best Time to Catch Brown Trout
Brown Trout can be caught year-round in Big Lake. Right now in February, activity is Fair.
Seasonal Activity Chart

Brown Trout
Brown trout aren't typically associated with the flatlands of Big Lake, Missouri. The water temperatures are generally too warm during the summer months to support a healthy population. While it's *possible* that some browns might occasionally stray downstream from cooler tributaries further north, targeting them specifically in Big Lake is not recommended. Anglers looking for trout in Missouri should focus on the Ozark region, where spring-fed rivers and tailwater fisheries offer much better opportunities. Spending time and resources pursuing brown trout in Big Lake would likely be unproductive.
How to Catch Brown Trout
Detailed fishing techniques coming soon for Brown Trout in Big Lake.
Brown Trout Fishing Regulations in Missouri
Open Season
Year-round
Daily Bag Limit
4 per day
Size Limit
15-inch minimum
License Required
Fishing permit
In some areas, only 1 may be over 18 inches. Check specific area regulations for exceptions.
⚠️ Always verify current regulations with the Missouri state wildlife agency before fishing.
Related Species in Missouri
Frequently Asked Questions
What's the daily bag limit for brown trout in Big Lake, Missouri?
The daily bag limit for brown trout in Big Lake, Missouri is 4 per day.
What's the minimum size for keeping Brown Trout in Big Lake?
You can keep Brown Trout in Big Lake, but they must be at least 15 inches long.
Do I need a special permit to fish for Brown Trout in Big Lake?
Yes, a fishing permit is required to fish for Brown Trout in Missouri.
Can I fish for Brown Trout year-round in Big Lake?
Yes, the season is open year-round for Brown Trout in Big Lake, Missouri.
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