Hazel Creek Lake

, Missouri

MDC lists Hazel Creek Lake just north of Kirksville at 530 acres. Largemouth bass, crappie, muskellunge, channel and blue catfish, and carp are reported.

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Surface area530 acres

Max depth—

Shoreline—

Boat motorsCheck local rules

Species

Fishery rating out of 5.

Largemouth Bass●●●○○

Woody cover in spring, timbered creek channels in summer

Crappie●●●○○

White and black crappie

Muskellunge●●○○○

Over 1,000 PIT-tagged fish; Sept/Oct best

Channel Catfish●○○○○

Blue Catfish●○○○○

Spring fishing with dead shad off the south causeway

Bluegill●○○○○

Boat launches

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

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 Hazel Creek 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

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Local tips

Only electric motors may be used.
Muskie fishing is best in September and October with white or silver patterns.
Managed by the City of Kirksville (land) and MDC (fishery).

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