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Purcell, MO Fishing Trip — August

Your Purcell, MO Fishing Trip

August2 peopleFamily Trip
High 87°F / Low 70°F1.9" rain · 6 rainy daysHot weather — bring sunscreen, a hat, and plenty of water.

What’s Biting in August

5 species
Northern PikeGood
Northern Pike
Various
Channel CatfishGood
Channel Catfish
Bottom Fishing · Jug Fishing
Smallmouth BassGood
Smallmouth Bass
Casting · Fly Fishing
Rainbow TroutGood
Rainbow Trout
Various
Largemouth BassFair
Largemouth Bass
Spinning · Baitcasting

August Weather in Purcell

87°F
Avg High
70°F
Avg Low
1.9"
Rainfall
6
Rainy Days

Hot weather — bring sunscreen, a hat, and plenty of water.

3 Guides Near Purcell

No guides are based in Purcell, 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
Thompson Fishing Guides - Thompson Fishing Guides
Thompson Fishing Guides

Thompson Fishing Guides

4.5(8)Top Rated

Guided Bass fishing and Walleye fishing on Stockton Lake Missouri

freshwaterLargemouth BassWalleye
Arcola, Missouri
The Ridge Ranch - The Ridge Ranch
The Ridge Ranch

The Ridge Ranch

4.4(7)
Pineville, 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 / 2

Northern Pike

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

Channel Catfish

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

Largemouth Bass

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

Smallmouth Bass

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

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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.

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.

Channel Catfish
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:4 per day
Size Limit:No size limit

In impoundments of 100 acres or more, only 1 catfish can be over 24 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.

Rainbow Trout
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:4 per day
Size Limit:No length limit

Check specific regulations for trout parks and trout management areas as they may differ.

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