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Lake Girardeau

Cape Girardeau County, Missouri

Lake Girardeau is a 162-acre lake built by MDC in 1964 near Crump in Cape Girardeau County. MDC lists bass, bluegill, catfish and crappie.

N0.5 mi
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Surface area162 acres
Max depth—
Shoreline—
Boat motorsCheck local rules

Species

Fishery rating out of 5.

Bluegill●●○○○

Crappie●●○○○

Boat launches

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

  • Concrete boat rampPublic
    One concrete boat ramp; two accessible fishing piers on the areaDirections ↗
  • 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 Lake Girardeau 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

No shops listed yet for this lake. Use the search link below.

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Local tips

  • Two disabled-accessible fishing piers are available.
  • One concrete ramp serves the lake.
  • 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.