Illustration Ramp etiquette
12 rules regulars expect you to know
Staging, courtesy docks and the Clean, Drain, Dry laws that can bring a fine.
Ramp etiquetteWe know of one fishing pier in and around Bourbon. From ocean piers to small lake docks, these are places to fish from shore. Some are free, some charge a fee, and license rules vary by state. One more is within 50 miles.
Illustration Ramp etiquette
Staging, courtesy docks and the Clean, Drain, Dry laws that can bring a fine.
Ramp etiquette
Illustration Life jackets
What the Coast Guard requires on kayaks and canoes, and kids' vests with head support.
Life jacket rulesIn and around Bourbon we know of Catch and Release.
Within 50 miles: Gruner Ford Access (Farmington, 47 miles).
Yes, in most cases. Missouri treats pier fishing like shore fishing, so bring a valid license.
Fishing from a pier: what to know explains the basics, and the map lists more places within driving distance of Bourbon. Full list of launches in the city: Boat ramps in Bourbon, MO.