Fishing Guides in St. Louis, Missouri

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What's Biting in St. Louis

10 species reported in the St. Louis area. Here's when they're most active throughout the year.

Month-by-Month Fishing in St. Louis, MO

Fishing in St. Louis in January

January is a slower stretch for fishing around St. Louis — see the peak months above for better timing.

Fishing in St. Louis in February

February is a slower stretch for fishing around St. Louis — see the peak months above for better timing.

Fishing in St. Louis in March

2 species are active in and around St. Louis in March: Buffalo Fish, Common Carp. Book one of St. Louis's 1 local guide to target them.

Fishing in St. Louis in April

7 species are active in and around St. Louis in April: Black Carp, Buffalo Fish, Paddlefish, Silver Carp, Grass Carp, Bighead Carp, Common Carp. Book one of St. Louis's 1 local guide to target them.

Fishing in St. Louis in May

8 species are active in and around St. Louis in May: Black Carp, Pallid Sturgeon, Buffalo Fish, Paddlefish, Silver Carp, Grass Carp, Bighead Carp, Common Carp. Book one of St. Louis's 1 local guide to target them.

Fishing in St. Louis in June

8 species are active in and around St. Louis in June: Black Carp, Pallid Sturgeon, Buffalo Fish, Paddlefish, Silver Carp, Grass Carp, Bighead Carp, Common Carp. Book one of St. Louis's 1 local guide to target them.

Fishing in St. Louis in July

8 species are active in and around St. Louis in July: Black Carp, Pallid Sturgeon, Buffalo Fish, Paddlefish, Silver Carp, Grass Carp, Bighead Carp, Common Carp. Book one of St. Louis's 1 local guide to target them.

Fishing in St. Louis in August

6 species are active in and around St. Louis in August: Black Carp, Buffalo Fish, Silver Carp, Grass Carp, Bighead Carp, Common Carp. Book one of St. Louis's 1 local guide to target them.

Fishing in St. Louis in September

2 species are active in and around St. Louis in September: Buffalo Fish, Common Carp. Book one of St. Louis's 1 local guide to target them.

Fishing in St. Louis in October

1 species is active in and around St. Louis in October: Common Carp. Book one of St. Louis's 1 local guide to target them.

Fishing in St. Louis in November

November is a slower stretch for fishing around St. Louis — see the peak months above for better timing.

Fishing in St. Louis in December

December is a slower stretch for fishing around St. Louis — see the peak months above for better timing.

Fishing in St. Louis

St. Louis, Missouri offers various fishing with 10 species reported in the area and 1 local guide ready to take you out. The best months to fish are May, June, July, April.

Best Months

MayJunJulApr

Water Types

Various

What You Can Catch in St. Louis

Shovelnose Sturgeon

St. Louis provides access to the mighty Mississippi River, a prime location for shovelnose sturgeon fishing.

Full shovelnose sturgeon guide for St. Louis

Paddlefish

St. Louis, Missouri, offers a surprising opportunity to snag Paddlefish right in the heart of the Midwest.

Full paddlefish guide for St. Louis

Pallid Sturgeon

St. Louis sits at the confluence of the Mississippi and Missouri Rivers, creating a unique environment for targeting the endangered pallid sturgeon.

Full pallid sturgeon guide for St. Louis

Bighead Carp

While not a typical game fish, Bighead Carp are plentiful in the waterways around St. Louis, Missouri, offering a unique angling experience.

Full bighead carp guide for St. Louis

Fisheries near St. Louis

The waters local charters actually fish — each page lists guides, access towns, and top species.

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Types of Fishing in St. Louis

Freshwater

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