Fishing At Truman Lake

AKA: Truman Reservoir, Harry S Truman Lake

What to fish for...

Fishing for largemouth bass, spotted bass, channel catfish, flathead catfish, blue catfish, black crappie, white crappie, walleye, white bass, striped bass, hybrid striped bass and paddlefish at Truman Reservoir in Missouri.

A sprawling 55,600-acre reservoir, Truman Lake offers camping, fishing, boating, swimming, hiking, sightseeing, and many other outdoor recreation activities. Excellent fishing for bass, crappies, white bass, stripers and other species are available virtually year round. It is considered by many to be the best catfish lake in the state. Marinas and boat launch areas are available to the public. Come visit Truman Lake real soon and bring the whole family and some fishing tackle. For those who enjoy fishing from the bank, there is over 950 miles of shoreline. Those who prefer to fish from a canoe, kayak, bass boat, pontoon or other fishing boats, there is plenty of easy access.

Primary fish species residing in Truman Reservoir

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Truman Reservoir 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

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Fishing Boat Rentals

Long Shoal Marina
Rentals: Pontoon boats
660 438-2841

Sterett Creek Resort & Marina
Rentals: Bass boats, canoes and pontoon boats
660 438-2280

Truman State Park Marina
Rentals: Bass boats and pontoons
660 438-2423

Public Boat Launch Ramps & Landings

Avery Fishing Access Boat Launch Ramp
Located in the southwest corner of the lake, off Road 6, this is a four-lane, gravel ramp with gravel parking.

Bucksaw Boat Launch Ramp
Located in the western arm of the lake, north side, off SE 803 Road, this is a three-lane, concrete ramp with docks and paved parking.

Cooper Creek Boat Launch Ramp
Located in the northwest section of the western arm of the lake, south side, off SE 700 Road, this is a two-lane, concrete ramp with a dock and paved parking.

Crowe's Crossing Boat Launch Ramp
Located in the southwest corner of the lake, north side, at the north end of the Highway 13 Bridge, this is a three-lane, concrete ramp with gravel parking.

Fairfield Landing Boat Launch Ramp
Located mid lake, on the south side of the lake, off Highway K, this is a one-lane, concrete ramp with a dock and paved parking.

Long Shoal Boat Launch Ramp
Located mid lake, on the north side of the lake, off Omaha Road, this is a two-lane, concrete ramp with docks and paved parking.

Osage Bluff Boat Launch Ramp
Located in the southwest section of the lake, off Osage Bluff Access Road, this is a one-lane, concrete ramp with a dock and gravel parking.

Osceola Boat Launch Ramp
Located in the southwest corner of the lake, south side, off Main Street, this is a one-lane, concrete ramp with a dock and paved parking.

Sparrowfoot Boat Launch Ramp
Located in the northwest section of the western arm of the lake, west side, off SE 450 Road, this is a four-lane, concrete ramp with docks and paved parking.

Shawnee Bend Boat Launch Ramp
Located mid lake, east side, off Shawnee Bend Access Road, this is a six-lane, concrete ramp with docks and paved parking.

Taley Bend Boat Launch Ramp
Located in the southwest corner of the lake, south side, at the east end of the NE State Highway C Bridge, this is a one-lane, concrete ramp with a dock and paved parking.

Thibait Point Boat Launch Ramp
Located mid lake, northeast side, off SW 611 BC, this is a two-lane, concrete ramp with a dock and paved parking.

TT West Boat Launch Ramp
Located in the northwest section of the lake, north side, off W TT Road, this is a two-lane, gravel ramp with a dock and gravel parking.

Thorny Ridge Boat Launch Ramp
Located mid lake, on the south side of the lake, in Truman State Park, this is a two-lane, concrete ramp with paved parking.

Windsor Crossing Boat Launch Ramp
Located in the northwest section of the lake, south side, at the south end of the NE Highway PP Bridge, this is a two-lane, concrete ramp with a dock and paved parking.