Cooper County · stream · order 6 river · ~1,188 cfs typical
Blackwater River
Blackwater River is a stream in Cooper County, Missouri. FishableWaters aggregates every stocking record for this water from Missouri's fish & wildlife agency; the latest schedule and today's bite windows are above.
Best days this week
Days near a new or full moon tend to fish best.
Today's bite windows
Conditions, next 3 days
Today
Rain
92°
73°
14 mph
76%
Sat
Rain
80°
66°
20 mph
36%
Sun
Mostly clear
83°
63°
14 mph
4%
↘ pressure fallingFalling pressure ahead of a front often turns the bite on.
Stocking ledger
No published stocking records yet. This water stays in our books — the ledger begins the hour its state agency publishes a record.
Angler reports
What's biting
No reports yet — be the first
Best bite times
No reports yet
Field notes
No notes yet
Nearby waters
- Widel Lake1.6 mi
- Brush Creek2.6 mi
- Chouteau Creek2.6 mi
- Wilson Lake2.8 mi
- Flat Creek4.3 mi
- Heaths Creek4.0 mi
- Embry Lake4.3 mi
- Goose Lake5.5 mi
Seasons, limits, and rules are the state's call — check the official MO regulations and buy your license before you go. We link the source; we never restate the rules.
Blackwater River fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Blackwater River?+
Yes — Missouri requires a fishing license. Buy one from the state and check current seasons and limits before you go; both are linked on this page.
Where is Blackwater River?+
Blackwater River is a stream in Cooper County, Missouri. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.