Mozingo Lake offers quality fishing opportunities for largemouth bass, crappie, bluegill, channel catfish, and walleye.
Location
Mozingo Lake is located in Nodaway County, 3 miles east of Maryville on US 136 (Follow the signs).
History
The area is owned and maintained by the city of Maryville, and is used as a drinking water supply for the city. The fishery is managed by the Missouri Department of Conservation. Construction of the lake began in 1991, and was completed in 1992. Ponds in the lake basin were initially stocked with bluegill and channel catfish in 1993, and the lake received its main initial stocking of largemouth bass and bluegill in 1994. In 1996, walleye were introduced into the lake, and have been stocked every three years since.
Lake description and facilities
Mozingo Lake is a long, narrow lake covering 1006 acres, with a maximum depth of over 40 feet, and 26 miles of shoreline. Excellent facilities maintained by the city of Maryville include 3 concrete boat ramps, a disabled accessible floating fishing dock, privies, fish cleaning station, primitive camping, RV camping, cabin rental, swimming beach, horse trails, shelters for rent, and an 18-hole golf course. Thirteen large brushpiles were made during construction of the lake, and the lake contains numerous coves of standing timber. New brushpiles have been installed recently by the Missouri Department of Conservation to add additional fish habitat. Abundant aquatic vegetation in the shallow areas of the lake include curly-leaf pondweed, coontail, and naiad. A contour map showing habitat structures is available to help anglers find the fish.
Contact the Missouri Department of Conservation at (816) 271-3100 for any questions on Mozingo Lake fishing.