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Ramp etiquetteFishing piers in Kansas City, MO
We know of one fishing pier in and around Kansas City. 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. 2 more are within 50 miles.
- 12 mi
George Owens Nature Park Fishing Pier
Independence - 45 mi
Clinton Fishing Spot
Lawrence - 45 mi
Fish Feeder
Lawrence
Boat ramps near Kansas City
- Kaw Point Kansas City, 2.1 mi
- KC Riverfront Park Kansas City, 3.3 mi
- E. H. Young Riverfront Park Boat Ramp Riverside, 4.6 mi
- Missouri River Boating Association Riverside, 7.3 mi
- English Landing Park Boat Ramp Riverside, 8.1 mi
- Platte Landing Park Boat Ramp Kansas City, 8.4 mi
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Life jacket rulesFishing piers in Kansas City: questions and answers
Where can you find fishing piers in Kansas City, MO?
In and around Kansas City we know of George Owens Nature Park Fishing Pier in Independence.
What other fishing piers are near Kansas City?
Within 50 miles: Clinton Fishing Spot (Lawrence, 45 miles) and Fish Feeder (Lawrence, 45 miles).
Do you need a fishing license on a pier in Kansas City?
In Missouri you generally need a regular fishing license on a pier, just as from shore. Kids and free fishing days may be exempt.
Read Fishing from a pier: what to know first, then compare options on the map. All launches in the city: Boat ramps in Kansas City, MO.