Missouri Lakes
Find fishing lakes, reports, maps, weather, and local information throughout Missouri.
Explore lakes throughout Missouri
Discover fishing and recreational lakes across Missouri. Browse highly ranked waters, compare popular destinations, or explore lakes by county.
Each lake page brings together maps, fishing reports, species information, weather, and nearby trip-planning resources when available.
Best lakes in Missouri
Ranked by Lake-Link Score using available lake information, ratings, reviews, and community activity.
#1
Score 47.9
Sunnen Lake
#2
Score 47.8
Bella Vista Lake
#3
Score 47.2
Creve Coeur Lake
#4
Score 46.7
Lake Sherwood
#5
Score 44.3
Spanish Lake
#6
Score 38.7
Lake McGinness
#7
Score 15.8
Lake of the Ozarks
#8
Score 15.2
Thomas Hill Reservoir
Most popular Missouri lakes
Based on overall Lake-Link lake views.
- 1. Lake of the Ozarks 55,500 acres
- 2. Thomas Hill Reservoir 4,950 acres
- 3. Sunnen Lake 206 acres
- 4. Lake Thunderhead 859 acres
- 5. Goose Creek Lake 315 acres
- 6. Lake Marie 46 acres
- 7. Lake Winnebago 271 acres
- 8. Table Rock Lake 43,100 acres
- 9. Perry County Community Lake 101 acres
- 10. Pony Express Lake 240 acres
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