Northwoods, MO Fishing Trip — August
Your Northwoods, MO Fishing Trip
August2 peopleFamily Trip
High 85°F / Low 69°F0.6" rain · 4 rainy daysHot weather — bring sunscreen, a hat, and plenty of water.
What’s Biting in August
GoodBrown Trout
Various
GoodSmallmouth Bass
Casting · Fly Fishing
GoodNorthern Pike
Various
FairLargemouth Bass
Spinning · Baitcasting
August Weather in Northwoods
85°F
Avg High
69°F
Avg Low
0.6"
Rainfall
4
Rainy Days
Hot weather — bring sunscreen, a hat, and plenty of water.
1 Guide Near Northwoods
No guides are based in Northwoods, 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's Biting By Month
Peak
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 Fishing
- Bug spray
- Rain gear
Missouri Fishing License
License Cost
Resident$12
Non-Resident$42
Requirements
Required for ages 16+. Trout permit additional for trout parks and designated areas.
Species Regulations
Brown Trout
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:4 per day
Size Limit:15-inch minimum
In some areas, only 1 may be over 18 inches. 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.
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.
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.