Guide To Fishing At Blue Springs Lake

AKA: Blue Springs Reservoir

What to fish for...

Fishing for largemouth bass, channel catfish, flathead catfish, black crappie, white crappie, walleye and hybrid striped bass at Blue Springs Lake in Missouri.

Just south of Independence, MO, Blue Springs Lake is a 720 acre lake with outdoor and water-sport activities for the whole family. Anglers can enjoy fishing for bass, crappie, walleye, catfish, and hybrid striped bass. A nice boat launch and the marina make this a boat-friendly lake.

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

Bring your canoe, kayak, fishing boat, family boat or pontoon boat and enjoy a day on the lake. Submerged brush, trees and vegetation provide plenty of cover for baitfish, and the predators hang out near these feeding areas. There are numerous places around the lake with access to shoreline for anglers who prefer to fish from the bank.

Primary fish species residing in Blue Springs Lake

Click images for fishing tips and details about each species.

Blue Springs Lake Amenities

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

Today's Weather & Forecast

Fishing Boat Rentals

Blue Springs Lake Marina
Rentals: Fishing boats, jon boats, canoes, kayaks and pontoon boats
816 795-1112

Public Boat Launch Ramps & Landings

Blue Springs Boat Launch Ramp
Located in the northwest corner of the lake, off Lake Ridge Road, this is a two-lane, concrete ramp with a dock and paved parking.

Blue Springs Lake Marina Boat Launch Ramp
Located in the northwest section of the lake, off Bowlin Road, this is a four-lane, concrete ramp with docks and paved parking.

Woods Chapel Road Boat Launch Ramp
Located in the southeast corner of the lake, at the north end of the SW Woods Chapel Road Bridge, this is a one-lane, concrete ramp with gravel parking.