Valley Water Mill Lake

[Dogtown65]

I live out north of town, got some free time a couple of Sundays ago and stopped by one of my local lakes (pond). Valley Water Mill has posted no fishing signs everywhere. Anybody have a clue. I have heard some third hand stories about a group of folks, that kept anything and everything they caught and wondering if that was true. Any truth to this. Also heard they completely fished it out, thus MDC having to re-stock.. That is just minutes away, and used to stop by around 23:00 hours and catch a 3-3.5 pounder every night. Good way to end my night on way home. Thanks TACO

[timsfly]

This is on the web site http://www.watershedcommittee.org/wordpress/?p=151

UPDATE/CURRENT STATUS– CLOSED

Valley Water Mill Lake has been closed to fishing for some time, but each day we get one step closer to once again having a great fishing spot on the north side of Springfield. Read below for some information on the history and character of the lake, the fisheries management plan for the lake, and other Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s). We are making every effort to provide a premier fishing destination for the Ozarks region.

What can anglers do? Please be patient as we let the new populations develop!! The lake renovation process has taken time, but we are almost to the finish line. Illegal harvest will reduce the overall quality of the new fishery, and if excessive, can derail the entire process. For more information on the developing fishery at Valley Water Mill Lake, please contact Kara Tvedt, Fisheries Management Biologist, at 417/895-6881, ext. 265.