Fishing At Council Bluff Lake

AKA: Council Bluff Reservoir

What to fish for...

Fishing for largemouth bass, channel catfish, black crappie, bluegill and redear sunfish at Council Bluff Lake in Missouri.

Fishing is one of the primary activities at Council Bluff Lake, which is a 444-acre reservoir 15 miles west of Belleview, MO. Anglers will find good populations of catfish, bass, crappie and sunfish. Two excellent boat launch facilities make it easy to launch watercraft. The lake only allows "no-wake speeds", so canoes, kayaks and electric-powered boats are ideal for fishing here. Roadway access is limited to most of the lake. Reaching the majority of shoreline requires a bit of hiking, but anglers preferring to fish from shore will have large sections of the lake to themselves - if they don't mind the walk.

Primary fish species residing in Council Bluff Lake

Click images for fishing tips and details about each species.

Council Bluff Lake Amenities

Marina: NO
Boat Rental: YES
Boat Launch Ramp: YES
Campgrounds: YES
RV Hookups: YES
Lodging: NO
Convenience Store: NEARBY
Bait & Tackle: NO
Restaurant: NO

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Public Boat Launch Ramps & Landings

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

Enough Boat Launch Ramp
Located in the southern tip of the lake, off Enough Road, this is a one-lane, concrete ramp with a dock and gravel parking.

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