Fishing in the Eastern MO & St. Louis Area Region

The Eastern MO & St. Louis Area area of Missouri, featuring Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Catfish, Rainbow Trout, Crappie.

1. Mississippi River Inlet (Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Catfish, Rainbow Trout, Crappie)

Mississippi River Inlet, Missouri

The inlet streams feeding Mississippi River offer good fishing for the region's target species.

2. Meramec River (Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Catfish, Rainbow Trout, Crappie)

Meramec River, Missouri

Meramec River offers excellent fishing in the Eastern MO & St. Louis Area with good public access and scenic surroundings.

3. Busch Conservation (Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Catfish, Rainbow Trout, Crappie)

Busch Conservation, Missouri

Busch Conservation offers excellent fishing in the Eastern MO & St. Louis Area with good public access and scenic surroundings.

4. Cuivre River (Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Catfish, Rainbow Trout, Crappie)

Cuivre River, Missouri

Cuivre River offers excellent fishing in the Eastern MO & St. Louis Area with good public access and scenic surroundings.

5. Eastern MO Reservoir (Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Catfish, Rainbow Trout, Crappie)

Eastern MO Reservoir, Missouri

Eastern MO Reservoir offers good fishing opportunities in the Eastern MO & St. Louis Area of Missouri with scenic natural surroundings.

6. North Eastern MO Lake (Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Catfish, Rainbow Trout, Crappie)

North Eastern MO Lake, Missouri

North Eastern MO Lake offers good fishing opportunities in the Eastern MO & St. Louis Area of Missouri with scenic natural surroundings.

7. Upper Eastern MO Creek (Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Catfish, Rainbow Trout, Crappie)

Upper Eastern MO Creek, Missouri

Upper Eastern MO Creek offers good fishing opportunities in the Eastern MO & St. Louis Area of Missouri with scenic natural surroundings.

8. Missouri River Access (Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Catfish, Rainbow Trout, Crappie)

Missouri River Access, Missouri

Missouri River Access offers good fishing opportunities in the Eastern MO & St. Louis Area of Missouri with scenic natural surroundings.

9. Lake K10 (Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Catfish, Rainbow Trout, Crappie)

Lake K10, Missouri

Lake K10 offers good fishing opportunities in the Eastern MO & St. Louis Area of Missouri with scenic natural surroundings.

10. Eastern MO Wildlife Area Ponds (Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Catfish, Rainbow Trout, Crappie)

Eastern MO Wildlife Area Ponds, Missouri

Eastern MO Wildlife Area Ponds offers good fishing opportunities in the Eastern MO & St. Louis Area of Missouri with scenic natural surroundings.

11. Hidden Lake (Region 3) (Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Catfish, Rainbow Trout, Crappie)

Hidden Lake (Region 3), Missouri

Hidden Lake (Region 3) offers good fishing opportunities in the Eastern MO & St. Louis Area of Missouri with scenic natural surroundings.

12. Beaver Creek Missouri (Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Catfish, Rainbow Trout, Crappie)

Beaver Creek Missouri, Missouri

Beaver Creek Missouri offers good fishing opportunities in the Eastern MO & St. Louis Area of Missouri with scenic natural surroundings.

13. Clearwater Lake (Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Catfish, Rainbow Trout, Crappie)

Clearwater Lake, Missouri

Clearwater Lake offers good fishing opportunities in the Eastern MO & St. Louis Area of Missouri with scenic natural surroundings.

14. Pine Creek Reservoir (Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Catfish, Rainbow Trout, Crappie)

Pine Creek Reservoir, Missouri

Pine Creek Reservoir offers good fishing opportunities in the Eastern MO & St. Louis Area of Missouri with scenic natural surroundings.

15. Mill Brook (Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Catfish, Rainbow Trout, Crappie)

Mill Brook, Missouri

Mill Brook offers good fishing opportunities in the Eastern MO & St. Louis Area of Missouri with scenic natural surroundings.

16. Trout Pond #18 (Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Catfish, Rainbow Trout, Crappie)

Trout Pond #18, Missouri

Trout Pond #18 offers good fishing opportunities in the Eastern MO & St. Louis Area of Missouri with scenic natural surroundings.

17. Heron Lake (Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Catfish, Rainbow Trout, Crappie)

Heron Lake, Missouri

Heron Lake offers good fishing opportunities in the Eastern MO & St. Louis Area of Missouri with scenic natural surroundings.

18. Eagle Nest Pond (Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Catfish, Rainbow Trout, Crappie)

Eagle Nest Pond, Missouri

Eagle Nest Pond offers good fishing opportunities in the Eastern MO & St. Louis Area of Missouri with scenic natural surroundings.

19. Wildcat Brook (Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Catfish, Rainbow Trout, Crappie)

Wildcat Brook, Missouri

Wildcat Brook offers good fishing opportunities in the Eastern MO & St. Louis Area of Missouri with scenic natural surroundings.

20. Deer Run Reservoir (Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Catfish, Rainbow Trout, Crappie)

Deer Run Reservoir, Missouri

Deer Run Reservoir offers good fishing opportunities in the Eastern MO & St. Louis Area of Missouri with scenic natural surroundings.

21. Fisherman's Cove (Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Catfish, Rainbow Trout, Crappie)

Fisherman's Cove, Missouri

Fisherman's Cove offers good fishing opportunities in the Eastern MO & St. Louis Area of Missouri with scenic natural surroundings.

22. Bass Haven Lake (Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Catfish, Rainbow Trout, Crappie)

Bass Haven Lake, Missouri

Bass Haven Lake offers good fishing opportunities in the Eastern MO & St. Louis Area of Missouri with scenic natural surroundings.

23. Sunset Pond (Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Catfish, Rainbow Trout, Crappie)

Sunset Pond, Missouri

Sunset Pond offers good fishing opportunities in the Eastern MO & St. Louis Area of Missouri with scenic natural surroundings.

24. Morning Star Lake (Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Catfish, Rainbow Trout, Crappie)

Morning Star Lake, Missouri

Morning Star Lake offers good fishing opportunities in the Eastern MO & St. Louis Area of Missouri with scenic natural surroundings.

25. Twin Lakes (Missouri) (Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Catfish, Rainbow Trout, Crappie)

Twin Lakes (Missouri), Missouri

Twin Lakes (Missouri) offers good fishing opportunities in the Eastern MO & St. Louis Area of Missouri with scenic natural surroundings.

26. Long Pond (Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Catfish, Rainbow Trout, Crappie)

Long Pond, Missouri

Long Pond offers good fishing opportunities in the Eastern MO & St. Louis Area of Missouri with scenic natural surroundings.

27. Round Lake (Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Catfish, Rainbow Trout, Crappie)

Round Lake, Missouri

Round Lake offers good fishing opportunities in the Eastern MO & St. Louis Area of Missouri with scenic natural surroundings.

28. Indian Brook Reservoir (Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Catfish, Rainbow Trout, Crappie)

Indian Brook Reservoir, Missouri

Indian Brook Reservoir offers good fishing opportunities in the Eastern MO & St. Louis Area of Missouri with scenic natural surroundings.

29. Rocky Creek (Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Catfish, Rainbow Trout, Crappie)

Rocky Creek, Missouri

Rocky Creek offers good fishing opportunities in the Eastern MO & St. Louis Area of Missouri with scenic natural surroundings.

30. Birch Tree Lake (Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Catfish, Rainbow Trout, Crappie)

Birch Tree Lake, Missouri

Birch Tree Lake offers good fishing opportunities in the Eastern MO & St. Louis Area of Missouri with scenic natural surroundings.

31. Maple Grove Pond (Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Catfish, Rainbow Trout, Crappie)

Maple Grove Pond, Missouri

Maple Grove Pond offers good fishing opportunities in the Eastern MO & St. Louis Area of Missouri with scenic natural surroundings.

32. Oak Hill Reservoir (Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Catfish, Rainbow Trout, Crappie)

Oak Hill Reservoir, Missouri

Oak Hill Reservoir offers good fishing opportunities in the Eastern MO & St. Louis Area of Missouri with scenic natural surroundings.

33. Willow Creek (Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Catfish, Rainbow Trout, Crappie)

Willow Creek, Missouri

Willow Creek offers good fishing opportunities in the Eastern MO & St. Louis Area of Missouri with scenic natural surroundings.

34. Aspen Lake (Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Catfish, Rainbow Trout, Crappie)

Aspen Lake, Missouri

Aspen Lake offers good fishing opportunities in the Eastern MO & St. Louis Area of Missouri with scenic natural surroundings.

35. Silver Lake (Region 2) (Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Catfish, Rainbow Trout, Crappie)

Silver Lake (Region 2), Missouri

Silver Lake (Region 2) offers good fishing opportunities in the Eastern MO & St. Louis Area of Missouri with scenic natural surroundings.

36. Golden Pond (Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Catfish, Rainbow Trout, Crappie)

Golden Pond, Missouri

Golden Pond offers good fishing opportunities in the Eastern MO & St. Louis Area of Missouri with scenic natural surroundings.

37. Blue Heron Lake (Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Catfish, Rainbow Trout, Crappie)

Blue Heron Lake, Missouri

Blue Heron Lake offers good fishing opportunities in the Eastern MO & St. Louis Area of Missouri with scenic natural surroundings.

38. Fox Den Pond (Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Catfish, Rainbow Trout, Crappie)

Fox Den Pond, Missouri

Fox Den Pond offers good fishing opportunities in the Eastern MO & St. Louis Area of Missouri with scenic natural surroundings.

39. Otter Creek (Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Catfish, Rainbow Trout, Crappie)

Otter Creek, Missouri

Otter Creek offers good fishing opportunities in the Eastern MO & St. Louis Area of Missouri with scenic natural surroundings.

Fishing Tips for the Eastern MO & St. Louis Area Region

Check local regulations before fishing — each water body may have specific rules on limits, seasons, and bait.
Spring and fall typically offer the best fishing in Missouri for most species.
Consider hiring a local guide for the best experience on unfamiliar waters.
Always carry a valid Missouri fishing license — available online through the state wildlife agency.
Practice catch and release for sensitive species to help maintain healthy fish populations.

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