Aquaculture Program

Missouri’s Aquaculture Program promotes aquaculture production to customers in both domestic and international markets. Missouri fish production includes warm and cold water species, bait, ornamental, food fish, and fish for stocking. In addition, several Missouri companies provide supplies or services that support the industry. For more information on aquaculture organizations in Missouri, please visit the Missouri Aquaculture Association’s web site.

The Aquaculture Program offers industry information and assistance for:

beginning an aquatic business

meeting state and federal regulations

marketing Missouri aquaculture production

A Guide to Missouri’s Privately Owned Fishing Areas

Find a fishing location in the Missouri Department of Agriculture brochure, A Guide to Missouri’s Privately Owned Fishing Areas. It contains information on eleven Missouri businesses and includes photos, a map, and summary of each business. Download a copy here or request a hardcopy of the brochure from the Missouri Department of Agriculture by calling (866) 466-8283 or e-mail bart.hawcroft@mda.mo.gov.

A Guide to Missouri’s Privately Owned Fishing Areas (pdf)

Missouri Aquaculture Directory (searchable database)