Fishing Northwest Missouri
Northwest
Missouri is blessed with a wide variety of fishing opportunities from public
lakes to farm ponds and from small streams to the Missouri River. Outstanding
fishing for popular game species such as largemouth bass, crappie, bluegill,
and channel catfish can be found throughout the region. Lesser known species
such as muskie, hybrid striped bass, flathead and blue catfish, walleye, drum,
and bighead carp also provide excellent fishing opportunities in the region
for those who know where to look. Best of all, some of the very best fishing
in northwest Missouri is found in public waters!
One key to a successful fishing trip is knowing where to go. This site is dedicated
to providing the information needed to locate and fish the public waters of
northwest Missouri. For example, for each lake you will find downloadable lake
contour maps, fishing regulations, a description of available facilities, fishing
prospects, helpful fishing tips specific to each lake, and much more! Similar
information is provided for some of the rivers. We hope this information will
allow you to more easily and successfully enjoy the outstanding fishing opportunities
in northwest Missouri.
Plan your next fishing trip now by using the map below.
GOOD FISHING!
| 1. Charity Lake |
24. Buffalo Bill Lake |
| 2. Bilby Ranch Lake |
25. Pony Express Lake |
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3. Nodaway County Community Lake |
26. Grindstone Reservoir |
| 4. Mozingo Lake |
27. Cameron City Reservoir |
| 5. Worth County Community Lake |
28. Hartell Lakes |
| 6. Harrison County Reservoir |
29. Wallace State Park Lake |
| 7. North Bethany Reservoir |
30. Hamilton City Reservoir |
| 8. Old Bethany Reservoir |
31. Lawson City Reservoir |
| 9. Lake Pahe |
32. Ray County Community Lake |
| 10. Big Lake |
33. Brookfield City Lake |
| 11. Savannah City Reservoir |
34. Jo Shelby Lake |
| 12. Happy Holler |
35. Che-Ru Lake |
| 13. Limpp Community Lake |
36. Marceline City Lake |
| 14. King Lake |
37. Little Compton Lake |
| 15. Crowder State Park Lake |
38. Sterling Price Community Lake |
| 16. Jamesport Community Lake |
39. Pine Ridge Lake |
| 17. Jamesport City Reservoir |
40. Missouri River (western boundary) |
| 18. Pike's Lake |
41. Missouri River (southern boundary) |
| 19. Indian Creek Lake |
42. Nodaway River |
| 20. Lake Contrary |
43. Platte River |
| 21. Sugar Lake |
44. Upper Grand River |
| 22. Belcher Branch Lake |
45. Lower Grand River |
| 23. Willow Brook Lake |
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For more information about fishing in NW Missouri contact a fisheries biologist
with the Missouri Department of Conservation at (816) 271-3100.
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revision: 04-20-06
