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Kansas City, MO Fishing Trip — October

Your Kansas City, MO Fishing Trip

October2 peopleFamily Trip
High 72°F / Low 55°F5.4" rain · 11 rainy daysGreat weather for fishing — light layers and sunscreen recommended.

What’s Biting in October

14 species
Northern PikeExcellent
Northern Pike
Various
WalleyeExcellent
Walleye
Various
Smallmouth BassGood
Smallmouth Bass
Casting · Fly Fishing
CrappieGood
Crappie
Jigging · Live Bait Fishing
PerchGood
Perch
Jigging · Live Bait
CatfishGood
Catfish
Bottom Fishing · Jug Fishing
Largemouth BassGood
Largemouth Bass
Spinning · Baitcasting
Common CarpGood
Common Carp
Various
MuskieFair
Muskie
Casting · Trolling
Bighead CarpFair
Bighead Carp
Various
Black CarpFair
Black Carp
Various
Buffalo FishFair
Buffalo Fish
Various
Grass CarpFair
Grass Carp
Various
Silver CarpFair
Silver Carp
Various

October Weather in Kansas City

72°F
Avg High
55°F
Avg Low
5.4"
Rainfall
11
Rainy Days

Great weather for fishing — light layers and sunscreen recommended.

4 Guides Near Kansas City

No guides are based in Kansas City, but these guides operate nearby.

Stockton Missouri Bass Fishing - Stockton Missouri Bass Fishing
Stockton Missouri Bass Fishing

Stockton Missouri Bass Fishing

5(17)Top Rated

My name is George Spicer. I am an experienced Bass fisherman with more than 40 years of fishing knowledge on bass and other game fish. I have extensive knowledg

El Dorado Springs, Missouri
Catch 'em Guide Service - Catch 'em Guide Service
Catch 'em Guide Service

Catch 'em Guide Service

5(3)Top Rated
Clinton, Missouri
Catfishingguide - Catfishingguide
Catfishingguide

Catfishingguide

3(3)
freshwater
Warsaw, Missouri
Proffesional Fishing Guide Services - Jack Vanderpool
Jack Vanderpool

Proffesional Fishing Guide Services

Marshall, Missouri

inshore
Marshall, Missouri
$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's Biting By Month

Peak
1 / 3

Smallmouth Bass

freshwater
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Crappie

freshwater
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Northern Pike

Various
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Perch

freshwater
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

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 freshwater / inshore Fishing

  • Bug spray
  • Rain gear
  • 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

Northern Pike
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:3 per day
Size Limit:24-inch minimum

Only one pike may be longer than 30 inches. Check specific area regulations for exceptions.

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

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

Check specific area regulations for exceptions.

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