City Utilities water-supply reservoir

Fellows Lake

Greene, Missouri

Fellows Lake is an 860-acre Springfield City Utilities reservoir in Greene County with 27 miles of shoreline. It is managed for muskellunge and walleye, has a 40 hp motor limit, and requires a boat permit.

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Surface area860 acres

Max depth—

Shoreline27 mi

Boat motors40 hp maximum

Species

Fishery rating out of 5.

Muskellunge●●●●○

Good 2026 outlook; 44% of 2025 sample over 36 in minimum

Walleye●●●●○

Good outlook; 32% over 20 in in spring survey

Largemouth Bass●●●●○

Good outlook; 12-15 in protected slot

Crappie●●●○○

Fair 2026 outlook; black and white crappie

Channel Catfish●●●○○

Stocked annually

Bluegill●●●○○

Fair bluegill fishing

White Bass●●○○○

Present

Boat launches

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

Fellows Lake public boat launchPublic
Boat permit required (sold at bait shop); 40 hp limitDirections ↗
ADA fishing dockPublic
Closes during low water (MDC)Directions ↗
Fellows Lake marina (Dock 66)Public
Rentals of motorboats, canoes, kayaksDirections ↗
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 Fellows 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.

Fellows Lake Store / Dock 66Nearby
4200 E Farm Road 66, Springfield, MO 65803(417) 840-2965 Directions ↗

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Local tips

Muskie fishing is best in fall and early spring below 70F water
Largemouth 12-15 in must be released (slot limit)
Buy the required boat permit at the bait shop

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