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Thanks. That's really not what I'd like to do, but the thought has crossed my mind. Hopefully I hear from some guys close to the area and may be able to get a better idea from there.

Hey everybody. New to the forum, but not the area. Grew up in and am still in south Saint Louis. I found the forum while I was shopping for boats, but got signed up just a day late. Posted on other forums asking for advice on boat/motor size for my area and nearby waters. Where I'm at I don't know of many lakes nearby. My closest access would be to the lower Meremac, but don't believe that is great fishing. George Winter/Flamm city ramps. I believe the closest lake that I can get into is Horseshoe in Il. Well I bought my boat. A 2007 bass tracker pro team 175 with a 50hp Merc. This is my first boat and I have very limited experience with boats. Advice I'm looking for is nearby waters to access. I'm feeling a bit like I made a mistake buying what I did. I know I can get into the Meremac. I know there are some nice lakes 2-1/2-3-1/2 hours away, I know there is Horseshoe in Il at about 30 min away and Carlyle and coffeen are both just over an hour. Baldwin is somewhere in there, but believe they are limited to 25hp. Anybody know of anywhere good that I'm missing? Is there nothing in Missouri without being a community member or driving a couple hours from St. louis? Any help or suggestions appreciated.