Army Corps reservoir

Clearwater Lake

Reynolds / Wayne, Missouri

Clearwater Lake is a 1,630-acre Corps of Engineers flood-control reservoir on the Black River near Piedmont, impounded by a dam completed in 1948. It has clear water, five Corps recreation areas, and several marinas.

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Current air temperature at Clearwater Lake (National Weather Service) ↗

Surface area1,630 acres

Max depth—

Shoreline27 mi

Boat motorsCheck local rules

Species

Fishery rating out of 5.

Largemouth Bass●●●●○

Quality size structure; 19% over 15 in in 2024 survey; no length limit

Spotted Bass●●●○○

Less abundant than largemouth; fish over 14 in present

Crappie●●●●○

White crappie: about 72% over 10 in in survey; body condition concern

White Bass●●●○○

1-3 lb fish; best in spring Black River runs above Bluff View

Channel Catfish●●●○○

Abundant throughout lake

Flathead Catfish●●○○○

Low numbers; occasional 40 lb catches reported

Bluegill●●●○○

Healthy population

Boat launches

6 launch sites. Fees and hours change, so confirm before you go.

Piedmont Park (Corps)Public
Ramps, marina, fishing facilitiesDirections ↗
Webb Creek (Corps)Public
Ramps, marina, fishingDirections ↗
Bluff View (Corps)Public
Ramps and fishing docks; seasonal closureDirections ↗
Highway K Park (Corps)Public
Ramps; seasonal closureDirections ↗
River Road Park (Corps)Public
Ramps, marina, fishing, campingDirections ↗
More public accessPublic
See MDC or the lake manager's website for all rampsDirections ↗

Size & creel limits

Minimum size and daily limit for each species in Clearwater Lake are published by the state. Look up the current size and creel limits for this lake directly: Missouri Department of Conservation ↗

Rules change, so confirm current limits with the Missouri Department of Conservation before you fish.

Bait & tackle nearby

Closest shops to the lake and its boat launches. Call ahead for live bait and hours.

Bluff View MarinaNearby
Piedmont, MO(573) 223-4849 Directions ↗
Clearwater MarinaNearby
Piedmont, MO(573) 223-7224 Directions ↗
Webb Creek MarinaNearby
Clearwater Lake, Piedmont, MO573-461-2344 Directions ↗

Search more bait shops near Clearwater Lake ↗

Local tips

Target flooded shoreline brush when the lake is raised
Crappie: minnows and jigs; white bass: spoons
Lake level can rise rapidly after heavy rain; check conditions

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Always wear a life jacket and check your state's current regulations before you fish.