Longview Lake
MDC lists Longview Lake in Jackson County at 953 acres. The MDC fishing prospects report largemouth bass, channel and flathead catfish, walleye, crappie, white bass and carp; zebra mussels were found in 2024.
Species
Fishery rating out of 5.
Largemouth Bass
Edges of vegetation in cool months, deeper woody cover in summer
Channel Catfish
Daily limit of 10; encouraged to harvest
Walleye
Best late March and April along the dam and rocky east side
White Bass
Fish windblown banks and points in summer and fall
Crappie
Rock banks and fallen logs in spring
Flathead Catfish
Some fish over 50 lb
Bluegill
Boat launches
2 launch sites. Fees and hours change, so confirm before you go.
- Mouse Creek boat rampPublicReached via Raytown Road; a Jackson County permit is required to launch. Longview Lake Marina also on site.Directions ↗
- 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 Longview Lake are published by the state. Look up the current size and creel limits for this lake directly: Missouri Department of Conservation ↗
Bait & tackle nearby
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- Pole and line (rod and reel) only; flathead catfish fishing is rod and reel only.
- Walleye are best in late March and April along the dam and rocky east side.
- Drain livewells before and after use (zebra mussels).
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