State Record Fish

Missouri has a long, proud tradition of fishing, and its abundant lakes and streams have produced exceptional fish. MDC has developed the State Record Fish Program to acknowledge and honor anglers who have caught the largest recorded fish from a list of recognized species found in Missouri waters.

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  1. To qualify, the applicant’s fish must:
    • be captured by legal methods from Missouri waters,
    • be a species included on the Missouri State Record Fish list.
    • meet or exceed the current record.
  2. New open records must meet or exceed the Master Angler minimum weight for that species to be considered.
  3. Anglers may be recognized in two different categories: “pole and line” or “alternative methods” (this includes trotlines, throwlines, limblines, banklines, jug lines, spearfishing, snagging, snaring, gigging, grabbing, bow, crossbow or atlatl).
  4. Fish must be weighed on a certified scale in the presence of an employee of the Missouri Department of Conservation.
  5. The entry must be examined and identified by a Department of Conservation Fisheries Biologist or Conservation Agent familiar with the genus. If these persons cannot identify the species with certainty, they must seek the assistance of a designated fish identification expert. Call (573) 522-4115 ext. 3501 for assistance in finding and contacting the nearest identification expert.
  6. Genetic testing will be performed by the Missouri Department of Conservation when necessary for positive identification at no cost to the applicant. Potential record fish may be frozen, but should not be mounted or consumed prior to receipt of a letter confirming the record.
  7. A color photo of the fish is required.
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Alternative method: Bow: Buffalo: Bigmouth

John Paul Morris with his state record bigmouth buffalo, January 2017.
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John Paul Morris with his state record bigmouth buffalo, January 2017.
Weight
57 lbs.
13 oz.
Lake or Stream
Private Pond
Date
01/21/2017
Angler
John Paul Morris
Hometown
Springfield, MO

Alternative method: Jug line: Bass: Hybrid Striped

Mark McArtor and his record Hybrid Striped Bass
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Mark McArtor and his record Hybrid Striped Bass
Weight
9 lbs.
1 oz.
Lake or Stream
Lake of the Ozarks
Date
10/31/2016
Angler
Mark McArtor
Hometown
Camdenton, MO

Alternative Method: Trotline: Crappie: White

Austin Campbell with his record white crappie.
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Austin Campbell with his record white crappie.
Weight
2 lbs.
1 oz.
Lake or Stream
Old Irrigation Pond
Date
05/23/2016
Angler
Austin L. Campbell
Hometown
Harrisonville, MO

Alternative method: Jug line: Bass: Spotted

Recognized before the requirement to meet or exceed the Master Angler minimum was instituted.
Jason Reynolds and his record Spotted Bass
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Jason Reynolds and his record Spotted Bass
Weight
2 lbs.
11 oz.
Lake or Stream
Truman Reservoir
Date
05/11/2016
Angler
Jason Reynolds
Hometown
Warsaw, MO

Alternative method: Bow: Carpsucker: River

Jonathon Randall and his world record River Carpsucker
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Jonathon Randall and his world record River Carpsucker
Weight
11 lbs.
2 oz.
Lake or Stream
Smithville Lake
Date
04/23/2016
Angler
Jonathon Randall
Hometown
Conception Junction, MO
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Alternative method: Trotline: Bass: White

James Wright and his state record White Bass
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James Wright and his state record White Bass
Weight
3 lbs.
4 oz.
Lake or Stream
Table Rock Lake
Date
04/06/2016
Angler
James E. Wright
Hometown
Cape Fair, MO

Alternative method: Bow: Drum: Freshwater

Joshua Cole and his record freshwater drum
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Joshua Cole and his record freshwater drum
Weight
30 lbs.
15 oz.
Lake or Stream
Table Rock Lake
Date
03/31/2016
Angler
Joshua Cole
Hometown
Reeds Spring, MO

Pole and line: Shad: Gizzard

Shane Doherty and his record gizzard shad
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Shane Doherty and his record gizzard shad
Weight
2 lbs.
2 oz.
Lake or Stream
Private strip pit
Date
01/08/2016
Angler
Shane Doherty
Hometown
Fort Scott, KS

Alternative method: Trotline: Catfish: Flathead

Matthew McConkey (left) with his record flathead catfish, Lloyd Kendall (center), Wes Coke (right).
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Matthew McConkey (left) with his record flathead catfish, Lloyd Kendall (center), Wes Coke (right).
Weight
100 lbs.
0 oz.
Lake or Stream
Missouri River
Date
09/19/2015
Angler
Matthew McConkey
Hometown
Kansas City. MO

Pole and line: Bass, Striped

Lawrence Dillman holding state record striped bass.
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Lawrence Dillman holding state record striped bass.
Weight
65 lbs.
2 oz.
Lake or Stream
Bull Shoals Lake
Date
05/21/2015
Angler
Lawrence E. Dillman
Hometown
Rockaway Beach, MO