Butler County · stream · order 4 river · ~15 cfs typical
Gaines Slough
Gaines Slough is a stream in Butler 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
Overcast
87°
69°
7 mph
1%
Fri
Overcast
91°
71°
9 mph
34%
Sat
Overcast
81°
70°
16 mph
35%
→ pressure steadyStable weather — expect a normal bite.
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
- Jennings Ditch1.3 mistocked Nov 1, 2025
- Buzzard Run1.6 mi
- Fox Branch2.1 mi
- Case Bolt Branch2.6 mi
- Myers Lake5.1 mi
- Beaverdam Creek6.2 mi
- Caldwell Creek5.1 mi
- Cogshell Branch5.9 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.
Gaines Slough fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Gaines Slough?+
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 Gaines Slough?+
Gaines Slough is a stream in Butler County, Missouri. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.