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Fishing Report, Lake Conditions
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Most of the information on this page was pulled from the Corp of Engineers web site and the Mark Twain State Park web site.
Clarence Cannon Dam and Mark Twain Lake are managed and run by the Corp of Engineers, St. Louis District. The Missouri Department of Natural Resources manages and maintains Mark Twain State Park.
Here are links to the original sources. Corp of Engineers - Mark Twain Lake Mark Twain Birthplace State Historic Site
Clarence Cannon Dam & Mark Twain Lake MO
Mark Twain State Park
20057 State Park Office Road Phone: (573) 565-3440
Facilities include 6 major boat ramps, 29 hunter/fisherman access areas, 2 full-service marinas, 2 beaches, 3 campgrounds with 440 sites, 2 group campgrounds, picnic shelters, playgrounds and trails. There are also 30,000 acres of land and water open for hunting in season. There are no horsepower or length limits for boats on Mark Twain Lake.
Recreation Areas
Corp of Engineers - Boat Launching: Six major boat ramps and 12 single-lane boat ramps surround the lake. Day-use fees are charged at the major ramps. Day-use fees are $3.00 or annual passes may be purchased for $30.00. Golden Age and Golden Access card holders receive 50% discount. The annual passes, or Golden Age cards, can be purchased by calling the Corp of Engineers lake Project Office. State Park - Boat Launch: There are two four-lane, concrete boat ramps located in the park. One is located off of Route U one-half mile west of the junction of Highway 107 and Route U. The second ramp is located off of Highway 107 about two miles north of the same junction. Both offer access to Mark Twain Lake and there is no charge for using the State Park ramps. A single-lane boat ramp is located in the campground for use by registered campers.
High Water Ramps: Mark Twain Lake is a flood control lake, and during extreme flood stage the normal boat ramps can be rendered useless. There are 4 high water ramps for use during this period. They are located at the following recreation areas; Robert E. Allen, John F Spalding, Indian Creek, and Stoutsville. I believe the high water ramps are opened for use when the lake level reaches somewhere around the 625 mark (normal level is 606).
Fish Cleaning Stations: There are 4 fish cleaning stations available. They are located at the following recreation areas. State Park Hwy 107 Ramp, Stoutsville, Ray Behrens, Indian Creek and John F Spalding. Hunter/Fishermen Parking Lots: There are 29 hunter/fishermen parking lots scattered about the lake on public lands. The best way to locate these parking lots is to obtain a map of the lake from the Corp of Engineers, the maps are free and readily available around the lake. The parking lots can be a great way to access different areas of the lake if you don't have a boat. Some of these parking lots may require a lengthy hike to reach the waters edge. Bank Fishing: One of the most common questions is where fishermen can fish from the bank. You can fish almost anywhere that you can get to. There is no fishing allowed at the boat ramps themselves, swimming beaches, or certain areas at the marinas. Other than that, a few good areas, besides the hunter/fishermen parking lots mentioned above, are near bridges ( no parking on the bridges themselves), recreation areas, or places where the roads or highways are close to the lake. Again, a free lake map can help locate these areas. Swimming: There are 2 public beaches at Mark Twain, one at the Hwy 107 Recreation area in Mark Twain State Park, and one at the John F Spalding Recreation Area. There is also a beach for registered campers located in the Indian Creek Recreation Area.
Privately Owned Campgrounds: There are several privately owned campgrounds around the lake, a few of which are Elk Fork, Windmill, Buzzard Roost and Big Larry's. The Mark Twain Lake Vacation guide is an excellent resource to these campgrounds.
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Mark Twain State Park Camping and Picnicking Info
We are located adjacent to Mark Twain State Park, near the junction of Hwy.154 and 107. The park is dedicated to Samuel Clemons, perhaps America's greatest wit. The park features 2 four lane boat ramps, a swimming beach, picnic facilities and 5 miles of walking trails. Visitors may want to attend the information program conducted by park rangers on the natural and cultural history of the area. Mark Twain Museum and Historical site are located in the state park.
Camping: Mark Twain State Park offers basic and electric campsites, a special-use camping area and a group camp. Services available include reservable sites, a dump station, showers, water and laundry. The group camp, Colborn, accommodates a maximum of 75, and a minimum of 35 campers.
For information and to reserve campsites at Mark Twain State Park, click here.
Picnic Areas: There are two picnic areas located at Mark Twain State Park, they are in the Buzzard Roost and Highway 107 day use areas.
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Clarence Cannon Dam: Clarence Cannon Dam contains a hydroelectric power plant with self guided tours. Enjoy the learning experiences of hands-on exhibits that explain why and how it works. This is a great opportunity to teach the kids about dams and hydroelectric power. David C. Berti Shooting Range: Located in the Warren G. See South Spillway Recreation Area - Visitors can enjoy shooting firearms at three covered shooting pavilions that have universally accessible stations. Mark Twain Country Club: For golfers, located just 7 minutes from us, straight down Hwy. 154
Horseback Riding - If you have a horse and like to ride, there are 33 miles of trails and thousands of acres of open land available for your enjoyment. The Lick Creek trail is 8 miles in one direction, at which point you would turn around and make the return trip via the same route. The Joanna Trail consists of two loops, one 11 mile loop and the other a 6 mile loop. If you like to freestyle it, there 45,000 acres of public land to roam on. Keep in mind this area is also open to hunting, make sure you are aware of the hunting seasons before venturing out. There is a corral at the Frank Russell Recreation Area. Horseback riding is not allowed in camping or recreation areas, or the State Park. Maps are available from the Corp. of Engineers, or from our store.
For a free map of Mark Twain Lake. Call or write.
Clarence Cannon Dam & Mark Twain Lake MO
For a free Mark Twain Lake Vacation guide: Call or write. Mark Twain Lake Chamber of Commerce P.O. Box 182 Monroe City, MO 63456 Phone: (573)-565-2228 |
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