Fishing Bean Lake
Popular Fish Species Bean Lake, MO
Bluegill Fishing
Fishing for bluegill is an option for anglers at Bean Lake. Young and old, beginners and seasoned anglers alike, all enjoy catching a bunch of fat bluegill. This year, much like recent years, the bluegill population is healthy and always looking for something to eat. Bluegill fishing is as basic as fishing gets. Any pole, reasonably small line and small hooks baited with anything edible, creates the ideal setup. Add a bobber and you can set the depth you prefer the bait to position. Bluegill hang around brush, rocks, vegetation or any cover available.
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Fish species to fish for...
Guide to fishing for largemouth bass, channel catfish, flathead catfish, blue catfish, bluegill, redear sunfish and rock bass at Bean Lake in Missouri.
Bean Lake, located in the northwest section of Missouri, is a secluded fishing destination. Anglers visit Bean Lake in search of largemouth bass, channel catfish, blue catfish, flathead catfish, and various sunfish species.
As part of a conservation marsh area, Bean Lake is a 400-acre oxbow in the northwest part of the state, one-half mile east of the Missouri River. Fluctuating water levels can impact boat launching. Canoes and kayaks are ideal here for easy access. Significant amounts of brush and aquatic vegetation provides plenty of cover for fish - both predator and prey. There is a mixed bag of fish species here and a host of factors can influence the results of a day fishing
Primary fish species residing in Bean Lake
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Bean Lake Amenities
Marina: NO
Boat Rental: NO
Boat Launch Ramp: YES (At high water level)
Campgrounds: YES
RV Hookups: YES
Lodging: NEARBY
Convenience Store: NEARBY
Bait & Tackle: NO
Restaurant: NEARBY
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Public Boat Launch Ramps & Landings
Little Bean Marsh Conservation Area Boat Launch
Located in the northwest corner of the lake, off Westside Drive, this is a one-lane, gravel ramp with gravel parking.
Fishing License
Click here for a Missouri Fishing License.
Campgrounds & RV Parks Nearby
Covenant Cove RV Resort Campground - 816 261-9735
Lewis and Clark State Park Campground - 816 579-5564
Bean Lake MO Map - Fishing & Camping Areas
Contact Information
Bean Lake
Little Bean Marsh
Missouri Department of Conservation
816 622-0900
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021425
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Bean Lake offers fishing and exceptional wildlife viewing.
