Fishing in Missouri in May

8 species in our database have season windows covering May in Missouri — including Blue Catfish, Channel Catfish, Common Carp, Freshwater Drum. Each links to a full profile with identification features and baits. Seasons shift by region and regulation; the Missouri state guide has licence sources.

Freshwater targets in Missouri, May

Species	Season
Blue Catfish	Mar–Apr–May–Jun–Jul–Aug–Sep–Oct–Nov
Channel Catfish	Mar–Apr–May–Jun–Jul–Aug–Sep–Oct–Nov
Common Carp	Mar–Apr–May–Jun–Jul–Aug–Sep–Oct–Nov
Freshwater Drum	Mar–Apr–May–Jun–Jul–Aug–Sep–Oct–Nov
Rock Bass	Mar–Apr–May–Jun–Jul–Aug–Sep–Oct–Nov
Sauger	Mar–Apr–May–Jun–Jul–Aug–Sep–Oct–Nov
Shortnose Gar	Mar–Apr–May–Jun–Jul–Aug–Sep–Oct–Nov
White Bass	Mar–Apr–May–Jun–Jul–Aug–Sep–Oct–Nov

National view: what's biting across all states in May.