Guide To Fishing At Smithville Lake

AKA: Smithville Reservoir

What to fish for...

Fishing for largemouth bass, channel catfish, flathead catfish, black crappie, white crappie, walleye, bluegill, white bass and tiger muskie at Smithville Reservoir in Missouri.

An angler's paradise, Smithville Lake is located an easy 30 minutes from Kansas City. At 7,200 acres the lake offers excellent fishing, water skiing and other outdoor related recreation. Wander the 175 miles of shoreline for fishing, hiking, camping, picnics and family outings. Crappie is the main attraction here, but you can also fish for bass, catfish, bluegill, tiger muskie, walleye and sunfish.

Available Fish Species
Amenities
Today's Weather & Forecast
Rental Boats
Marinas
Boat Launch Ramps
Campgrounds & RV Parks
Map
Lake Video
Contact Info

Primary fish species residing in Smithville Lake

Click images for fishing tips and details about each species.

Smithville Lake Amenities

Marina: YES
Boat Rental: YES
Boat Launch Ramp: YES
Campgrounds: YES
RV Hookups: YES
Lodging: YES
Convenience Store: YES
Bait & Tackle: YES
Restaurant: YES

Today's Weather & Forecast

Fishing Boat Rentals

Northland Outdoor Adventures
Rentals: Kayaks
816 945-2925

Public Boat Launch Ramps & Landings

Camp Branch Boat Launch Ramp
Located mid lake, on the north side of the lake, off Camp Branch Marina Road, this is a four-lane, concrete ramp with docks and paved parking.

Crows Creek Park Boat Launch Ramp
Located mid lake, on the south side of the lake, off Crow Creek Road, this is a four-lane, concrete ramp with docks and paved parking.

Little Platte Boat Ramp
Located in the northeast corner of the lake, at the west end of the SW 240th Street Bridge, this is a one-lane, concrete ramp with gravel parking.

Sailboat Cove Boat Launch Ramp
Located mid lake, east side, off Paradise Road, this is a two-lane, concrete ramp with a dock and paved parking.

W Boat Launch Ramp
Located mid lake, west side, off County Road W, this is a four-lane, concrete ramp with docks and paved parking.