Fellows Lake

[Wayne SW/MO]

I suppose they don't want your dirty wader boots in their water supply.

[MoCarp]

I've wanted to take my 4 year old up there. Are the docks overfished or should we find a nice bank spot? There was an article in the recent MO Game & Fish that feature lake Springfield and Fellows as untapped bass spots.

when you want to get your kid on a fish let me and Jim-M know we can-put you on some peaceful places on some carp and catfish very close to Springfield--nice thing about our kind of fishing--the kids can play and have a good time and get for real when the fish is on the rod! we would love to get several kids at a time so all of the would have the fun of landing a big ol fish!

usally one time and you have a fisherman or girl for life!!!

nothing like kids n carp huge smiles, great quality time

cheers

Mo

[WebFreeman]

MoCarp: I'd be interested for myself as well as the kids. Do share....

[Flysmallie]

And they would enforce this how? Do they have rangers? And if they caught you in a tube on any of these lakes, what law would you be breaking? I'd be interesting to see the "teeth" of this rule in writing someplace.

I guess cause it's private they can make any rule they want and kick you off the lake if you do break their rules. Or are they private lakes?

Phil, I have been scouring for information concerning the "teeth" in this rule but have found nothing. Below is all the information I can find.

Lake Springfield

Lake Springfield is located on the James River next to the James River Power Plant near Highways 60 and 65 and is a source of cooling water for the power plant. Boating is permitted for boats with a maximum of six horsepower motors and within restricted areas. Use the south wood road access for boat launching. Fishing, swimming, bathing, wading and water skiing are also

permitted outside the restricted areas. A special use area on the north side of the lake may be reserved for group functions. For reservations or more information call (417) 831-8403. The park is open from sunrise to sunset.

Fellows Lake

Fellows Lake is located north of Springfield near Highways 65 and AA and is Springfield's source of drinking water. Boating is permitted for boats with a maximum of forty horsepower motors and within restricted areas. Boats must be launched at the designated boat launch near the marina. A recreational identification permit is required and may be purchased at the marina for $5.00 each year. For more information on services offered by the marina, call 833-2058 March through October. Fishing is permitted within restricted areas. Swimming, bathing, and wading are prohibited. Water skiing and duck hunting are permitted only at designated times and areas on Fellows Lake. The park is open from sunrise to sunset. Call (417) 831-8881 for more information.

McDaniel Lake

McDaniel Lake is located north of Springfield on the Little Sac River from the dam to the low water bridge on Farm Road 68. It is accessible by Grant Street or Summit Street. Water from this lake is another source of our drinking water. Bank fishing only is permitted upstream from the Grant Street Bridge. No boating, swimming, bathing, wading or water skiing are allowed.

Valley Water Mill The 17-acre Valley Water Mill reservoir at the northeast edge of Springfield on Valley Water Mill Road provides source water to Fulbright Spring by a natural underground channel. Only bank fishing is allowed at this reservoir.

General Regulations

Park areas are open from sunrise to sunset. Camping is prohibited in the reservoir and lakes

areas except as allowed in the special use area at Lake Springfield for scouting groups.

Alcoholic beverages, horseback riding, unleashed pets, fireworks, firearms or dangerous

weapons are prohibited.

Firearms and hunting dogs are permitted for waterfowl hunters in special use areas during

waterfowl hunting season. Missouri Conservation Department requirements apply to all fishing and

hunting activities.

I'm not sure how far they would go to enforce these rules, but I'm probably going to find out. Like I said before the guy had threatened to have me arrested, but I think that was just a scare tactic. I just wanted off the water so he would quit yelling at me. My next move will be to visit the marina and try to obtain the recreational identification permit for the tube. I'll keep everyone posted on how that goes.

MoCarp: I'd be interested for myself as well as the kids. Do share....

MoCarp, I would be interested as well. I have been thinking about taking the girls carp fishing. I used to do that a lot in the creeks in Oklahoma that I grew up around. I'm sure they would get a kick out of catching one of these monsters.

[Wayne SW/MO]

Now those are funny!

6 horsepower limit, but water skiing permitted, for Squirrels?

No bathing, wading or swimming in Fellows, but water skiing is permitted. I suppose you must launch from a dock or something, and you are prohibited from falling??

I think its obvious that the city isn't getting good advice on what they should allow, and not allow.

[Phil Lilley]

ok guys- you've made a good case.

Flysmallie- repost your research on the lakes and I'll pin it to the top to stay.

[Flysmallie]

Lake Springfield

Lake Springfield is located on the James River next to the James River Power Plant near Highways 60 and 65 and is a source of cooling water for the power plant. Boating is permitted for boats with a maximum of six horsepower motors and within restricted areas. Use the south wood road access for boat launching. Fishing, swimming, bathing, wading and water skiing are also

permitted outside the restricted areas. A special use area on the north side of the lake may be reserved for group functions. For reservations or more information call (417) 831-8403. The park is open from sunrise to sunset.

Fellows Lake

Fellows Lake is located north of Springfield near Highways 65 and AA and is Springfield's source of drinking water. Boating is permitted for boats with a maximum of forty horsepower motors and within restricted areas. Boats must be launched at the designated boat launch near the marina. A recreational identification permit is required and may be purchased at the marina for $5.00 each year. For more information on services offered by the marina, call 833-2058 March through October. Fishing is permitted within restricted areas. Swimming, bathing, and wading are prohibited. Water skiing and duck hunting are permitted only at designated times and areas on Fellows Lake. The park is open from sunrise to sunset. Call (417) 831-8881 for more information.

McDaniel Lake

McDaniel Lake is located north of Springfield on the Little Sac River from the dam to the low water bridge on Farm Road 68. It is accessible by Grant Street or Summit Street. Water from this lake is another source of our drinking water. Bank fishing only is permitted upstream from the Grant Street Bridge. No boating, swimming, bathing, wading or water skiing are allowed.

Valley Water Mill The 17-acre Valley Water Mill reservoir at the northeast edge of Springfield on Valley Water Mill Road provides source water to Fulbright Spring by a natural underground channel. Only bank fishing is allowed at this reservoir.

General Regulations

Park areas are open from sunrise to sunset. Camping is prohibited in the reservoir and lakes areas except as allowed in the special use area at Lake Springfield for scouting groups. Alcoholic beverages, horseback riding, unleashed pets, fireworks, firearms or dangerous weapons are prohibited.

Firearms and hunting dogs are permitted for waterfowl hunters in special use areas during waterfowl hunting season. Missouri Conservation Department requirements apply to all fishing and hunting activities.

[Phil Lilley]

ok- now post it on the new forum I created for these lakes.

I get a D for communication- sorry.

[Flysmallie]

ok- now post it on the new forum I created for these lakes.

I get a D for communication- sorry.

Sorry, I did not realize that you had created the forum for these lakes.

I don't think that we are going to give anyone a D for communication, especially one that has created a great forum like this.