JEFFERSON CITY -- The key to fishing success can be right at your fingertips with a copy of the 1999 Fishing Prospects report from the Missouri Department of Conservation.

It has detailed information on prospects for fishing success at 22 streams and 58 lakes across the state.

The report includes the most current information on the sizes and species of fish you can expect to find on the selected streams and lakes, as well as tips on gear and methods that are likely to lead to a successful fishing venture. The prospects are based on recent fish population sampling by fisheries management biologists and interviews with anglers. The report is a great source for information on fishing regulations, places to catch big fish, fishing facilities for persons with disabilities and telephone numbers to call for more information about particular fishing areas. The 1999 Fishing Prospects is available free of charge at Conservation Department offices statewide.