Missouri is home to some awesome fishing vacation destinations and due to its warm climate and excellent trout fisheries, you can fish open water in many places throughout the state year round. Take a look below to learn more about our featured Missouri fishing destinations.
Branson, MO
Branson, Missouri has grown to become one of the most popular vacation destinations in the midwest. There is something to do in Branson for the entire family. There is plenty of entertainment with tons of live shows in the numerous theatres. There is plenty of shopping, restaurants and golf courses. Table Rock Lake and Lake Taneycomo keep boaters and anglers happy. Branson is one of the best family vacation destinations without the fishing. Tie in the fishing and this is an awesome destination for a fishing vacation.
Anglers have the option of fishing Table Rock Lake, Lake Taneycomo or even Bull Shoals Lake if you don’t mind a 45 minute to an hour drive from Branson. You can catch a variety of fish depending on what lake you decide to fish.
Bull Shoals Lake
Bull Shoals Lake is located on the border of Missouri and Arkansas. You can enjoy fishing, boating, hiking or just relaxing around the lake. This region has plenty of places to stay, boat rentals and restaurants so you can plan a trip here, but don’t expect to find bigger towns with tons of stores. This is an uncrowded destination, making it a wonderful place to get away from it all. Just plan accordingly with the things you will need for a week on the lake. Bull Shoals Lake is an awesome multi-species fishing lake. Many different species of bass are available to go along with walleye, catfish, trout and panfish.
Lake of the Ozarks
Lake of the Ozarks is an extremely popular vacation destination in Missouri. It is only about a 3 hour drive from St. Louis, making it a convenient getaway destination for those living in and around the city. The lake spans around 54,000 acres with over 1,100 miles of shoreline. It is an enormous lake and it is very popular for fishing and boating. There are plenty of other things to do here such as golfing, shopping, dining and just relaxing around the lake.
