Fishing in
Bates County
Bates County, Missouri has 104 named fishable waters. None have dated stocking records yet — the waters are still mapped below.
On the map
81 waters
Waters in Bates County
- Horseshoe Lakelake63 ac
- Butler Lakereservoir55 ac
- Jones Lakelake54 ac
- Adrian Reservoirreservoir50 ac
- Drexel City Reservoir Southreservoir43 ac
- Appleton City Lakereservoir35 ac
- Beisley Lake - Northreservoir35 ac
- Raps Pondlake28 ac
- Goose Lakelake23 ac
- Railroad Lakereservoir21 ac
- Prairie Lakelake21 ac
- Drexel Lakereservoir21 ac
- Maple Slashlake15 ac
- Twin Lakeslake13 ac
- Fix Pondlake13 ac
- Beisley Lake - Southreservoir11 ac
- Miller Lakereservoir10 ac
- Bailey Lakelake8 ac
- Butler Recreational Lakereservoir8 ac
- Kennedy Lakelake8 ac
- Steuck Pondslake7 ac
- Bennett Lakelake6 ac
- Sprig Lakelake6 ac
- Eastland Lakereservoir5 ac
- Roberts Lakereservoir5 ac
- Collins Lakelake4 ac
- Bagley Lakelake3 ac
- Christy Lakereservoir3 ac
- Carrico Lakelake1 ac
- Rainey Lakereservoir1 ac
74 more on the map above.
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Bates County fishing — FAQ
Where can I fish in Bates County, Missouri?+
Bates County has 104 named fishable waters. The map above shows every one.
Do I need a license to fish in Bates County?+
Yes — Missouri requires a fishing license statewide. Buy one from the state agency before you go.