
Fishing in the Northwest MO & Kansas City Region
The Northwest MO & Kansas City area of Missouri, featuring Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Catfish, Walleye, White Bass.
1. Smithville Lake Inlet (Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Catfish, Walleye, White Bass)
Smithville Lake Inlet, MissouriThe inlet streams feeding Smithville Lake offer good fishing for the region's target species.
2. Truman Lake (Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Catfish, Walleye, White Bass)
Truman Lake, MissouriTruman Lake offers excellent fishing in the Northwest MO & Kansas City with good public access and scenic surroundings.
3. Missouri River (Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Catfish, Walleye, White Bass)
Missouri River, MissouriMissouri River offers excellent fishing in the Northwest MO & Kansas City with good public access and scenic surroundings.
4. Longview Lake (Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Catfish, Walleye, White Bass)
Longview Lake, MissouriLongview Lake offers excellent fishing in the Northwest MO & Kansas City with good public access and scenic surroundings.
5. Northwest MO Reservoir (Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Catfish, Walleye, White Bass)
Northwest MO Reservoir, MissouriNorthwest MO Reservoir offers good fishing opportunities in the Northwest MO & Kansas City of Missouri with scenic natural surroundings.
6. North Northwest MO Lake (Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Catfish, Walleye, White Bass)
North Northwest MO Lake, MissouriNorth Northwest MO Lake offers good fishing opportunities in the Northwest MO & Kansas City of Missouri with scenic natural surroundings.
7. Upper Northwest MO Creek (Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Catfish, Walleye, White Bass)
Upper Northwest MO Creek, MissouriUpper Northwest MO Creek offers good fishing opportunities in the Northwest MO & Kansas City of Missouri with scenic natural surroundings.
8. Missouri River Access (Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Catfish, Walleye, White Bass)
Missouri River Access, MissouriMissouri River Access offers good fishing opportunities in the Northwest MO & Kansas City of Missouri with scenic natural surroundings.
9. Lake K10 (Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Catfish, Walleye, White Bass)
Lake K10, MissouriLake K10 offers good fishing opportunities in the Northwest MO & Kansas City of Missouri with scenic natural surroundings.
10. Northwest MO Wildlife Area Ponds (Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Catfish, Walleye, White Bass)
Northwest MO Wildlife Area Ponds, MissouriNorthwest MO Wildlife Area Ponds offers good fishing opportunities in the Northwest MO & Kansas City of Missouri with scenic natural surroundings.
11. Hidden Lake (Region 3) (Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Catfish, Walleye, White Bass)
Hidden Lake (Region 3), MissouriHidden Lake (Region 3) offers good fishing opportunities in the Northwest MO & Kansas City of Missouri with scenic natural surroundings.
12. Beaver Creek Missouri (Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Catfish, Walleye, White Bass)
Beaver Creek Missouri, MissouriBeaver Creek Missouri offers good fishing opportunities in the Northwest MO & Kansas City of Missouri with scenic natural surroundings.
13. Clearwater Lake (Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Catfish, Walleye, White Bass)
Clearwater Lake, MissouriClearwater Lake offers good fishing opportunities in the Northwest MO & Kansas City of Missouri with scenic natural surroundings.
14. Pine Creek Reservoir (Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Catfish, Walleye, White Bass)
Pine Creek Reservoir, MissouriPine Creek Reservoir offers good fishing opportunities in the Northwest MO & Kansas City of Missouri with scenic natural surroundings.
15. Mill Brook (Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Catfish, Walleye, White Bass)
Mill Brook, MissouriMill Brook offers good fishing opportunities in the Northwest MO & Kansas City of Missouri with scenic natural surroundings.
16. Trout Pond #18 (Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Catfish, Walleye, White Bass)
Trout Pond #18, MissouriTrout Pond #18 offers good fishing opportunities in the Northwest MO & Kansas City of Missouri with scenic natural surroundings.
17. Heron Lake (Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Catfish, Walleye, White Bass)
Heron Lake, MissouriHeron Lake offers good fishing opportunities in the Northwest MO & Kansas City of Missouri with scenic natural surroundings.
18. Eagle Nest Pond (Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Catfish, Walleye, White Bass)
Eagle Nest Pond, MissouriEagle Nest Pond offers good fishing opportunities in the Northwest MO & Kansas City of Missouri with scenic natural surroundings.
19. Wildcat Brook (Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Catfish, Walleye, White Bass)
Wildcat Brook, MissouriWildcat Brook offers good fishing opportunities in the Northwest MO & Kansas City of Missouri with scenic natural surroundings.
20. Deer Run Reservoir (Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Catfish, Walleye, White Bass)
Deer Run Reservoir, MissouriDeer Run Reservoir offers good fishing opportunities in the Northwest MO & Kansas City of Missouri with scenic natural surroundings.
21. Fisherman's Cove (Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Catfish, Walleye, White Bass)
Fisherman's Cove, MissouriFisherman's Cove offers good fishing opportunities in the Northwest MO & Kansas City of Missouri with scenic natural surroundings.
22. Bass Haven Lake (Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Catfish, Walleye, White Bass)
Bass Haven Lake, MissouriBass Haven Lake offers good fishing opportunities in the Northwest MO & Kansas City of Missouri with scenic natural surroundings.
23. Sunset Pond (Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Catfish, Walleye, White Bass)
Sunset Pond, MissouriSunset Pond offers good fishing opportunities in the Northwest MO & Kansas City of Missouri with scenic natural surroundings.
24. Morning Star Lake (Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Catfish, Walleye, White Bass)
Morning Star Lake, MissouriMorning Star Lake offers good fishing opportunities in the Northwest MO & Kansas City of Missouri with scenic natural surroundings.
25. Twin Lakes (Missouri) (Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Catfish, Walleye, White Bass)
Twin Lakes (Missouri), MissouriTwin Lakes (Missouri) offers good fishing opportunities in the Northwest MO & Kansas City of Missouri with scenic natural surroundings.
26. Long Pond (Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Catfish, Walleye, White Bass)
Long Pond, MissouriLong Pond offers good fishing opportunities in the Northwest MO & Kansas City of Missouri with scenic natural surroundings.
27. Round Lake (Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Catfish, Walleye, White Bass)
Round Lake, MissouriRound Lake offers good fishing opportunities in the Northwest MO & Kansas City of Missouri with scenic natural surroundings.
28. Indian Brook Reservoir (Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Catfish, Walleye, White Bass)
Indian Brook Reservoir, MissouriIndian Brook Reservoir offers good fishing opportunities in the Northwest MO & Kansas City of Missouri with scenic natural surroundings.
29. Rocky Creek (Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Catfish, Walleye, White Bass)
Rocky Creek, MissouriRocky Creek offers good fishing opportunities in the Northwest MO & Kansas City of Missouri with scenic natural surroundings.
30. Birch Tree Lake (Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Catfish, Walleye, White Bass)
Birch Tree Lake, MissouriBirch Tree Lake offers good fishing opportunities in the Northwest MO & Kansas City of Missouri with scenic natural surroundings.
31. Maple Grove Pond (Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Catfish, Walleye, White Bass)
Maple Grove Pond, MissouriMaple Grove Pond offers good fishing opportunities in the Northwest MO & Kansas City of Missouri with scenic natural surroundings.
32. Oak Hill Reservoir (Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Catfish, Walleye, White Bass)
Oak Hill Reservoir, MissouriOak Hill Reservoir offers good fishing opportunities in the Northwest MO & Kansas City of Missouri with scenic natural surroundings.
33. Willow Creek (Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Catfish, Walleye, White Bass)
Willow Creek, MissouriWillow Creek offers good fishing opportunities in the Northwest MO & Kansas City of Missouri with scenic natural surroundings.
34. Aspen Lake (Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Catfish, Walleye, White Bass)
Aspen Lake, MissouriAspen Lake offers good fishing opportunities in the Northwest MO & Kansas City of Missouri with scenic natural surroundings.
35. Silver Lake (Region 2) (Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Catfish, Walleye, White Bass)
Silver Lake (Region 2), MissouriSilver Lake (Region 2) offers good fishing opportunities in the Northwest MO & Kansas City of Missouri with scenic natural surroundings.
36. Golden Pond (Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Catfish, Walleye, White Bass)
Golden Pond, MissouriGolden Pond offers good fishing opportunities in the Northwest MO & Kansas City of Missouri with scenic natural surroundings.
37. Blue Heron Lake (Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Catfish, Walleye, White Bass)
Blue Heron Lake, MissouriBlue Heron Lake offers good fishing opportunities in the Northwest MO & Kansas City of Missouri with scenic natural surroundings.
38. Fox Den Pond (Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Catfish, Walleye, White Bass)
Fox Den Pond, MissouriFox Den Pond offers good fishing opportunities in the Northwest MO & Kansas City of Missouri with scenic natural surroundings.
39. Otter Creek (Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Catfish, Walleye, White Bass)
Otter Creek, MissouriOtter Creek offers good fishing opportunities in the Northwest MO & Kansas City of Missouri with scenic natural surroundings.
Fishing Tips for the Northwest MO & Kansas City 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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