Council Bluff Lake

, Missouri

Council Bluff Lake is a 440-acre lake near Potosi with a maximum depth of 87 feet per the Mark Twain National Forest. It is stocked with largemouth bass, redear sunfish, bluegill, crappie and catfish.

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Surface area440 acres

Max depth87 ft

Shoreline—

Boat motorsCheck local rules

Species

Fishery rating out of 5.

Largemouth Bass●●●○○

Stocked

Bluegill●●○○○

Stocked

Redear Sunfish●●○○○

Stocked

Crappie●●○○○

Stocked

Boat launches

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

Enough Boat LaunchPublic
Single-lane gravel ramp; lily pads and submerged trees nearbyDirections ↗
Wild Boar Hollow Boat LaunchPublic
Single-lane concrete ramp with a boat dockDirections ↗
More public accessPublic
See the state agency or lake website for all ramps and feesDirections ↗

Size & creel limits

Minimum size and daily limit for each species in Council Bluff 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.

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Local tips

The lake reaches 87 ft deep.
Enough launch has lily pads and submerged trees; Wild Boar Hollow suits motorized boats better.
Check the Missouri Wildlife Code summary for limits.

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