Fishing in the Southwest MO & Ozarks Region

The Southwest MO & Ozarks area of Missouri, featuring Largemouth Bass, Spotted Bass, Crappie, Rainbow Trout, Walleye.

1. Table Rock Lake Inlet (Largemouth Bass, Spotted Bass, Crappie, Rainbow Trout, Walleye)

Table Rock Lake Inlet, Missouri

The inlet streams feeding Table Rock Lake offer good fishing for the region's target species.

2. Bull Shoals Lake (Largemouth Bass, Spotted Bass, Crappie, Rainbow Trout, Walleye)

Bull Shoals Lake, Missouri

Bull Shoals Lake offers excellent fishing in the Southwest MO & Ozarks with good public access and scenic surroundings.

3. Stockton Lake (Largemouth Bass, Spotted Bass, Crappie, Rainbow Trout, Walleye)

Stockton Lake, Missouri

Stockton Lake offers excellent fishing in the Southwest MO & Ozarks with good public access and scenic surroundings.

4. Springfield (Largemouth Bass, Spotted Bass, Crappie, Rainbow Trout, Walleye)

Springfield, Missouri

Springfield offers excellent fishing in the Southwest MO & Ozarks with good public access and scenic surroundings.

5. Southwest MO Reservoir (Largemouth Bass, Spotted Bass, Crappie, Rainbow Trout, Walleye)

Southwest MO Reservoir, Missouri

Southwest MO Reservoir offers good fishing opportunities in the Southwest MO & Ozarks of Missouri with scenic natural surroundings.

6. North Southwest MO Lake (Largemouth Bass, Spotted Bass, Crappie, Rainbow Trout, Walleye)

North Southwest MO Lake, Missouri

North Southwest MO Lake offers good fishing opportunities in the Southwest MO & Ozarks of Missouri with scenic natural surroundings.

7. Upper Southwest MO Creek (Largemouth Bass, Spotted Bass, Crappie, Rainbow Trout, Walleye)

Upper Southwest MO Creek, Missouri

Upper Southwest MO Creek offers good fishing opportunities in the Southwest MO & Ozarks of Missouri with scenic natural surroundings.

8. Missouri River Access (Largemouth Bass, Spotted Bass, Crappie, Rainbow Trout, Walleye)

Missouri River Access, Missouri

Missouri River Access offers good fishing opportunities in the Southwest MO & Ozarks of Missouri with scenic natural surroundings.

9. Lake K10 (Largemouth Bass, Spotted Bass, Crappie, Rainbow Trout, Walleye)

Lake K10, Missouri

Lake K10 offers good fishing opportunities in the Southwest MO & Ozarks of Missouri with scenic natural surroundings.

10. Southwest MO Wildlife Area Ponds (Largemouth Bass, Spotted Bass, Crappie, Rainbow Trout, Walleye)

Southwest MO Wildlife Area Ponds, Missouri

Southwest MO Wildlife Area Ponds offers good fishing opportunities in the Southwest MO & Ozarks of Missouri with scenic natural surroundings.

11. Hidden Lake (Region 3) (Largemouth Bass, Spotted Bass, Crappie, Rainbow Trout, Walleye)

Hidden Lake (Region 3), Missouri

Hidden Lake (Region 3) offers good fishing opportunities in the Southwest MO & Ozarks of Missouri with scenic natural surroundings.

12. Beaver Creek Missouri (Largemouth Bass, Spotted Bass, Crappie, Rainbow Trout, Walleye)

Beaver Creek Missouri, Missouri

Beaver Creek Missouri offers good fishing opportunities in the Southwest MO & Ozarks of Missouri with scenic natural surroundings.

13. Clearwater Lake (Largemouth Bass, Spotted Bass, Crappie, Rainbow Trout, Walleye)

Clearwater Lake, Missouri

Clearwater Lake offers good fishing opportunities in the Southwest MO & Ozarks of Missouri with scenic natural surroundings.

14. Pine Creek Reservoir (Largemouth Bass, Spotted Bass, Crappie, Rainbow Trout, Walleye)

Pine Creek Reservoir, Missouri

Pine Creek Reservoir offers good fishing opportunities in the Southwest MO & Ozarks of Missouri with scenic natural surroundings.

15. Mill Brook (Largemouth Bass, Spotted Bass, Crappie, Rainbow Trout, Walleye)

Mill Brook, Missouri

Mill Brook offers good fishing opportunities in the Southwest MO & Ozarks of Missouri with scenic natural surroundings.

16. Trout Pond #18 (Largemouth Bass, Spotted Bass, Crappie, Rainbow Trout, Walleye)

Trout Pond #18, Missouri

Trout Pond #18 offers good fishing opportunities in the Southwest MO & Ozarks of Missouri with scenic natural surroundings.

17. Heron Lake (Largemouth Bass, Spotted Bass, Crappie, Rainbow Trout, Walleye)

Heron Lake, Missouri

Heron Lake offers good fishing opportunities in the Southwest MO & Ozarks of Missouri with scenic natural surroundings.

18. Eagle Nest Pond (Largemouth Bass, Spotted Bass, Crappie, Rainbow Trout, Walleye)

Eagle Nest Pond, Missouri

Eagle Nest Pond offers good fishing opportunities in the Southwest MO & Ozarks of Missouri with scenic natural surroundings.

19. Wildcat Brook (Largemouth Bass, Spotted Bass, Crappie, Rainbow Trout, Walleye)

Wildcat Brook, Missouri

Wildcat Brook offers good fishing opportunities in the Southwest MO & Ozarks of Missouri with scenic natural surroundings.

20. Deer Run Reservoir (Largemouth Bass, Spotted Bass, Crappie, Rainbow Trout, Walleye)

Deer Run Reservoir, Missouri

Deer Run Reservoir offers good fishing opportunities in the Southwest MO & Ozarks of Missouri with scenic natural surroundings.

21. Fisherman's Cove (Largemouth Bass, Spotted Bass, Crappie, Rainbow Trout, Walleye)

Fisherman's Cove, Missouri

Fisherman's Cove offers good fishing opportunities in the Southwest MO & Ozarks of Missouri with scenic natural surroundings.

22. Bass Haven Lake (Largemouth Bass, Spotted Bass, Crappie, Rainbow Trout, Walleye)

Bass Haven Lake, Missouri

Bass Haven Lake offers good fishing opportunities in the Southwest MO & Ozarks of Missouri with scenic natural surroundings.

23. Sunset Pond (Largemouth Bass, Spotted Bass, Crappie, Rainbow Trout, Walleye)

Sunset Pond, Missouri

Sunset Pond offers good fishing opportunities in the Southwest MO & Ozarks of Missouri with scenic natural surroundings.

24. Morning Star Lake (Largemouth Bass, Spotted Bass, Crappie, Rainbow Trout, Walleye)

Morning Star Lake, Missouri

Morning Star Lake offers good fishing opportunities in the Southwest MO & Ozarks of Missouri with scenic natural surroundings.

25. Twin Lakes (Missouri) (Largemouth Bass, Spotted Bass, Crappie, Rainbow Trout, Walleye)

Twin Lakes (Missouri), Missouri

Twin Lakes (Missouri) offers good fishing opportunities in the Southwest MO & Ozarks of Missouri with scenic natural surroundings.

26. Long Pond (Largemouth Bass, Spotted Bass, Crappie, Rainbow Trout, Walleye)

Long Pond, Missouri

Long Pond offers good fishing opportunities in the Southwest MO & Ozarks of Missouri with scenic natural surroundings.

27. Round Lake (Largemouth Bass, Spotted Bass, Crappie, Rainbow Trout, Walleye)

Round Lake, Missouri

Round Lake offers good fishing opportunities in the Southwest MO & Ozarks of Missouri with scenic natural surroundings.

28. Indian Brook Reservoir (Largemouth Bass, Spotted Bass, Crappie, Rainbow Trout, Walleye)

Indian Brook Reservoir, Missouri

Indian Brook Reservoir offers good fishing opportunities in the Southwest MO & Ozarks of Missouri with scenic natural surroundings.

29. Rocky Creek (Largemouth Bass, Spotted Bass, Crappie, Rainbow Trout, Walleye)

Rocky Creek, Missouri

Rocky Creek offers good fishing opportunities in the Southwest MO & Ozarks of Missouri with scenic natural surroundings.

30. Birch Tree Lake (Largemouth Bass, Spotted Bass, Crappie, Rainbow Trout, Walleye)

Birch Tree Lake, Missouri

Birch Tree Lake offers good fishing opportunities in the Southwest MO & Ozarks of Missouri with scenic natural surroundings.

31. Maple Grove Pond (Largemouth Bass, Spotted Bass, Crappie, Rainbow Trout, Walleye)

Maple Grove Pond, Missouri

Maple Grove Pond offers good fishing opportunities in the Southwest MO & Ozarks of Missouri with scenic natural surroundings.

32. Oak Hill Reservoir (Largemouth Bass, Spotted Bass, Crappie, Rainbow Trout, Walleye)

Oak Hill Reservoir, Missouri

Oak Hill Reservoir offers good fishing opportunities in the Southwest MO & Ozarks of Missouri with scenic natural surroundings.

33. Willow Creek (Largemouth Bass, Spotted Bass, Crappie, Rainbow Trout, Walleye)

Willow Creek, Missouri

Willow Creek offers good fishing opportunities in the Southwest MO & Ozarks of Missouri with scenic natural surroundings.

34. Aspen Lake (Largemouth Bass, Spotted Bass, Crappie, Rainbow Trout, Walleye)

Aspen Lake, Missouri

Aspen Lake offers good fishing opportunities in the Southwest MO & Ozarks of Missouri with scenic natural surroundings.

35. Silver Lake (Region 2) (Largemouth Bass, Spotted Bass, Crappie, Rainbow Trout, Walleye)

Silver Lake (Region 2), Missouri

Silver Lake (Region 2) offers good fishing opportunities in the Southwest MO & Ozarks of Missouri with scenic natural surroundings.

36. Golden Pond (Largemouth Bass, Spotted Bass, Crappie, Rainbow Trout, Walleye)

Golden Pond, Missouri

Golden Pond offers good fishing opportunities in the Southwest MO & Ozarks of Missouri with scenic natural surroundings.

37. Blue Heron Lake (Largemouth Bass, Spotted Bass, Crappie, Rainbow Trout, Walleye)

Blue Heron Lake, Missouri

Blue Heron Lake offers good fishing opportunities in the Southwest MO & Ozarks of Missouri with scenic natural surroundings.

38. Fox Den Pond (Largemouth Bass, Spotted Bass, Crappie, Rainbow Trout, Walleye)

Fox Den Pond, Missouri

Fox Den Pond offers good fishing opportunities in the Southwest MO & Ozarks of Missouri with scenic natural surroundings.

39. Otter Creek (Largemouth Bass, Spotted Bass, Crappie, Rainbow Trout, Walleye)

Otter Creek, Missouri

Otter Creek offers good fishing opportunities in the Southwest MO & Ozarks of Missouri with scenic natural surroundings.

Fishing Tips for the Southwest MO & Ozarks 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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