Lake Paho
Lake Paho in Mercer County covers 273 acres per MDC. It is known for quality largemouth bass and white crappie, and channel catfish are stocked every two years.
Species
Fishery rating out of 5.
Largemouth Bass
Long known for quality bass
Crappie
White crappie; 88% were 10 inches or larger in 2025
Channel Catfish
Stocked every two years
Bluegill
Stocked as forage
Boat launches
1 launch sites. Fees and hours change, so confirm before you go.
- More public accessPublicSee the state agency or lake website for all ramps and feesDirections ↗
Size & creel limits
Minimum size and daily limit for each species in Lake Paho are published by the state. Look up the current size and creel limits for this lake directly: Missouri Department of Conservation ↗
Bait & tackle nearby
No shops listed yet for this lake. Use the search link below.
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- White crappie run large: 88% were 10 inches or longer in 2025.
- Channel catfish are stocked every other year.
- Check the Missouri Wildlife Code summary for limits.
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