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Fishing for largemouth bass, channel catfish, black crappie and walleye at Forest Lake in Missouri.

Forest Lake, MO

A resort vacation destination, Forest Lake is a 570-acre lake in Thousand Hills State Park - just a couple miles from Kirksville, MO. Recent fisheries management has improved the quantity and quality of most species in the lake, especially bass.

Catfish, walleye and crappie are also popular and plentiful. Boats with motors over 90 horsepower are not allowed on the lake, but fishing, water skiing and family boats with smaller motors are welcome. Canoes, kayaks and small fishing boats can get you to the fish here. Several areas of the lake have road access to the 17 miles of shoreline around the lake for fishing from the bank.

Fishing Boats For Rent In Missouri

Primary fish species residing in Forest Lake

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Largemouth bass Channel catfish Black crappie Walleye

Forest 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

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Fishing Boat Rentals

Thousand Hills State Park Marina
Rentals: Fishing boats, canoes, kayaks and pontoon boats
660 665-3712

Public Boat Launch Ramps & Landings

Thousand Hills State Park Boat Ramp
Located mid lake, on the north side of the lake, off Big Loop Trail Road, this is a three-lane, concrete ramp with a dock and paved parking.

Marinas

Thousand Hills State Park Marina
20431 State Hwy 157 S
Kirksville, MO 63501
660 665-3712

Timm's Marina & Seasonal RV Park
9080 Jewel Ln N
Forest Lake, MN 55025
651 464-3890

Click here for a Missouri Fishing License.

Campgrounds & RV Parks Nearby

Thousand Hills State Park Campground - 660 665-6995

Lakeroad Village RV Park - 660 665-2228

Forest Lake MO Map - Fishing & Camping Areas

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Contact Information

Forest Lake
Thousand Hills State Park Marina
20431 State Hwy 157 S
Kirksville, MO 63501
660 665-7119

 

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