Missouri Department of Conservation

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
2. Bilby Ranch Lake
3. Nodaway County Community Lake
4. Mozingo Lake
5. Worth County Community Lake
6. Harrison County Reservoir
7. North Bethany Reservoir
8. Old Bethany Reservoir
9. Lake Paho
10. Big Lake
11. Savannah City Reservoir
12. Happy Holler
13. Limpp Community Lake
14. King Lake
15. Crowder State Park Lake
16. Jamesport Community Lake
17. Jamesport City Reservoir
18. Pike's Lake
19. Indian Creek Lake
20. Lake Contrary
21. Sugar Lake
22. Belcher Branch Lake
23. Willow Brook Lake
24. Buffalo Bill Lake
25. Pony Express Lake
26. Grindstone Reservoir
27. Cameron City Reservoir
28. Hartell Lakes
29. Wallace State Park Lake
30. Hamilton City Reservoir
31. Lawson City Reservoir
32. Ray County Community Lake
33. Brookfield City Lake
34. Jo Shelby Lake
35. Che-Ru Lake
36. Marceline City Lake
37. Little Compton Lake
38. Sterling Price Community Lake
39. Pine Ridge Lake
40. Missouri River (western boundary)
41. Missouri River (southern boundary)
42. Nodaway River
43. Platte River
44. Upper Grand River
45. Lower Grand River

For more information about fishing in NW Missouri contact a fisheries biologist with the Missouri Department of Conservation at (816) 271-3100.