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Trout Parks: March 1, 2010 to October 31, 2010 Bullfrogs and Green Frogs: June 30, 2010 to October 31, 2010 Black Bass: May 22, 2010 to February 28, 2011 (certain Ozark streams (see Wildlife Code); other streams and impoundments, year-round |
Fishing, fishing and more fishing! There are so many excellent spots to fish in and around Steelville that we had trouble listing them all! Whether you're a casual fisher or a serious angler, you'll be in fishing paradise during your stay at ArdPark! Wherever you choose to fish, remember that you'll need a valid license, trout permit if applicable and state regulations always apply. Fishing licenses and bait can be purchased at the local general stores and current fishing regulations are available on the Missouri Department of Conservation website. Special regulations may apply to certain areas or species. |
Guests at the Courtois Cabana have it easy when it comes to fishing and gigging! Just gather your gear and head to the gravel bar. We won't call the fishing there spectacular, but there are quite a few sunfish, some bass, and a stray black bass or two. Minnows are abundant and you are welcome to use the minnow trap provided to catch your bait for fishing elsewhere. Kids love to catch and release minnows too--it will occupy them for hours. A valid fishing license is also required to trap minnows, even for the kids if they're over the regulation age. |
Fishing venues in order of distance from ArdPark... |
Scotts Ford Access (Steelville, Missouri) 34 acre forested area providing gravel bar access to the Meramec River. This Red Ribbon Trout Area owned by the Missouri Department of Conservation also claims good populations of bass, catfish, crappie and sunfish. Area Information Area Map |
Maramec Spring Park (St. James, Missouri) One of Missouri's 4 trout parks, you know the fly fishing is good here! There is also a fair population of bass and a good supply of sunfish in the Meramec River. The park is also home to a trout hatchery and tours are available upon request. The James Foundation, owner and operator of the park, sponsors year round fishing activities including Kids Fishing Day, Girl's Gone Fishing and Derby Day. Area Information Area Map |
Bird's Nest Access (Steelville, Missouri) Owned and maintained by Crawford County, this acre is the end of the Meramec special stream black bass management area. Good populations of sunfish and suckers. Area Information Area Map |
Huzzah Conservation Area (Steelville, Missouri) Comprised of over 6,000 acres this area offers lots of recreation opportunities in addition to fishing. Access to the Meramec River, Huzzah Creek and the Courtois Creek are available here. Best fish populations include bass, sunfish and suckers. Gigging is good as well. Area Information Area Map |
Riverview Access (Cuba, Missouri) Just under 6 acres, this conservation area offers good populations of bass, sunfish and suckers. Gigging is also good and there is a fair population of catfish. A concrete boat ramp is available for accessing the Meramec River. Area Information Area Map |
Blue Springs Creek Conservation Area (Bourbon, Missouri) Access to Blue Springs Creek and the Meramec River provides anglers opportunity to catch trout, bass and sunfish on this 859 acre property. There is a fair population of catfish here in the Meramec. With a fair population of trout, Blue Springs Creek is a Blue Ribbon Trout Area and special regulations apply. Area Information Area Map |
Campbell Bridge Access (Bourbon, Missouri) A concrete boat ramp and a canoe launching area will send fisherman out into the Meramec River for bass, catfish, sunfish, suckers and good gigging. Area Information Area Map |
Woodson K. Woods Memorial Conservation Area (St. James, Missouri) Here visitors will find Dry Fork Creek and the Meramec River situated amongst more than 5,500 acres of forested property. There is a gravel bar boat launch. This portion of the Meramec River is designated as a Red Ribbon Trout Area having good trout population. Bass, crappie and sunfish are also located in these waters. Springs End Forest, a designated natural area, is located within Woodson K. Woods and it has 5 small gravel pit ponds where fishing is also permitted. Area Information Area Map |
Sappington Bridge Access (Sullivan, Missouri) Boasting good populations of sunfish, bass, suckers and catfish, this 10 acre property provides Meramec River access and includes a concrete boat ramp. Area Information Area Map |
Mint Spring Access (Owensville, Missouri) Just on the other side of Cuba, this area transects Crawford and Gasconade counties and offers access to the Bourbeuse River. Good catfish population. Fair population of bass, sunfish and suckers. There is a gravel boat ramp. Area Information Area Map |
Shawnee Mac Lakes Conservation Area (Salem, Missouri) Two concrete boats ramps, one to each of the 30 acre Ziske Lake and the 17 acre Turner Lake. Fair crappie and bass fishing. Good catfish and sunfish populations. Area Information Area Map |
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