Fishing Lake Springfield

AKA: Springfield Reservoir

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Lake Springfield, MO

Popular Fish Species Lake Springfield, MO

Lake Springfield Popular Fish - Largemouth Bass

Largemouth Bass Fishing

Lake Springfield offers good fishing for largemouth bass. Lately the fishing here for bass has been improving. Some big bass roam Lake Springfield, thanks to excellent fisheries management by the Missouri Department of Conservation, as well as the availability of extensive cover for both baitfish and bass. When the bite is good, bass typically move shallow and are quite aggressive. If you find them shallow and they are not tempted to bite, slow down and use smaller, lighter baits. Fishing for largemouth bass is good virtually any time they are shallow - in spring, mornings in summer, and during warm Fall afternoons. Use shallow crankbaits around rip rap. Around grass use worms, jigs, topwater and spinnerbaits. In deeper water, big worms, jigs and spoons are three good weapons. In winter, spend your time fishing Lake Springfield on deeper structure where the bass spend much of their time. Spotted bass also reside here in good numbers.

Lake Springfield Popular Fish - Channel Catfish

Channel Catfish Fishing

The population of channel catfish continues to grow in the fertile waters of Lake Springfield. They can be found, and caught, all around the lake. In Spring channel cats migrate toward incoming water, so stay up river away from the main lake. Night fishing for channel catfish often delivers better results than fishing during the day. In early summer look for rocky banks, the bigger the rocks the better. In summer and winter deeper structure is where to look. The river end of the lake is often the area where the bigger catfish are caught. Fishing for channel catfish is often productive around any kind of structure in the area. Road beds, creek channels and rocky points are all good places to begin. Use a slip sinker or Carolina rig with popular catfish baits. Flathead catfish and blue catfish also reside in the lake and fishing for them is often good as well.

Lake Springfield Popular Fish - White Crappie

White Crappie Fishing

Plenty of healthy white crappie reside in Lake Springfield, and they are continuing to deliver again this year. The fish population is healthy and crappie fishing is excellent. Crappie always like cover and structure, so locate shallow brush and vegetation in Spring and Fall focusing on the 8 to 12 foot range. As the crappie move deep in summer and winter, follow points out to as deep as 30 to 35 feet, as well as ledges near channels at these depths. Live bait and small jigs are the most common method for crappie here. Black crappie, in smaller numbers, also make this lake their home.

Lake Springfield Fishing Video

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Guide to fishing for largemouth bass, spotted bass, channel catfish, flathead catfish, white crappie, walleye, bluegill, green sunfish, longear sunfish, redear sunfish and rock bass at Lake Springfield in Missouri.

Located on the southern outskirts of Springfield, MO, Lake Springfield is a 318-acre reservoir offering numerous fishing options. The lake contains significant numbers of submerged trees, brush and vegetation, providing fish and baitfish ample cover.

Largemouth and spotted bass are among the most sought-after fish species in Lake Springfield. Bluegill and white crappie are popular panfish species in the lake. Walleye is another quality fish species here. Channel and flathead catfish are also abundant in the lake's deeper channels and rocky areas.

Six public boat ramps facilitate boat launching at convenient locations around the lake. Power boats as well as canoes, kayaks, pontoons, sailboats and all types of fishing boats are allowed on the lake.

Primary fish species residing in Lake Springfield

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Lake Springfield Amenities

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

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Southwood Canoe Access
Located in the northeast corner of the lake, south side, off E Timbercrest Road, this is a portage area for kayaks and canoes, with paved parking.