Elmer, MO Fishing Trip — February

Your Elmer, MO Fishing Trip

February2 peopleFamily Trip
High 37°F / Low 20°F0.5" rain · 4 rainy daysCold weather — dress in warm layers and bring waterproof gear.

What’s Biting in February

Largemouth BassGood
Largemouth Bass
Spinning · Baitcasting
WalleyeFair
Walleye
Various
CrappieFair
Crappie
Jigging · Live Bait Fishing
Smallmouth BassLow
Smallmouth Bass
Casting · Fly Fishing

February Weather in Elmer

37°F
Avg High
20°F
Avg Low
0.5"
Rainfall
4
Rainy Days

Cold weather — dress in warm layers and bring waterproof gear.

1 Guide Near Elmer

No guides are based in Elmer, but these guides operate nearby.

$910
Estimated total for 2 people
$455
per person
Charter $500
Tip $100
Licenses $60
Food $100
Lodging $150

Estimates based on local charter rates and averages. Contact guides for exact pricing.

What to Bring

Check with your guide about what gear is provided. Here's a recommended packing list:

Essentials

  • Sunscreen (SPF 50+)
  • Polarized sunglasses
  • Hat or visor
  • Weather-appropriate clothing
  • Non-marking shoes or deck shoes

Food & Personal

  • Water and drinks (stay hydrated)
  • Snacks or lunch
  • Cooler for your catch
  • Motion sickness medication (if needed)
  • Camera or phone (waterproof case recommended)
  • Valid fishing license (confirm with captain)

For inshore Fishing

  • Light rain jacket

Missouri Fishing License

License Cost
Resident$12
Non-Resident$42
Requirements

Required for ages 16+. Trout permit additional for trout parks and designated areas.

Buy License Online — Missouri

Species Regulations

Largemouth Bass
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:6 per day
Size Limit:12-inch minimum

Check specific area regulations as some areas may have different limits or length restrictions.

Walleye
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:4 per day
Size Limit:15-inch minimum

Check specific area regulations for exceptions.

Crappie
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:15 per day
Size Limit:9-inch minimum

Check specific area regulations for exceptions.

Smallmouth Bass
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:1 per day
Size Limit:12-inch minimum length limit on streams; varies on some impoundments

Check specific regulations for impoundments as length limits may vary.

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