Platte County · stream · order 3 river · ~1 cfs typical · seasonal
Shanks Branch
Shanks Branch is a stream in Platte 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
89°
70°
20 mph
66%
Sat
Overcast
85°
67°
21 mph
4%
Sun
Clear
89°
63°
8 mph
0%
↘ 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
- Skinner Lake0.6 mi
- Dicks Creek0.6 mi
- Cockerill Lake1.1 mi
- Alger Creek2.3 mi
- Bell Creek2.4 mi
- Little Platte River2.8 mi
- Malcolm Lake (historical)2.8 mi
- Junction Lake (historical)3.4 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.
Shanks Branch fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Shanks Branch?+
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 Shanks Branch?+
Shanks Branch is a stream in Platte County, Missouri. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.