Lebanon Ponds

[loramiefish12]

Hey guys,

I travel to Lebanon, MO quite a bit for work (from Ohio), and I get the itch to go fishing here every once in a while. For when I typically get out of work, Lake of the Ozarks is just too much of a drive to fish.

I was wondering if anyone knew of any public ponds in the area (30 min drive), or if you could private message me about getting some access to private ponds. I had planned to go knocking on doors my next trip over here.

Bennett Springs is one spot I'm familiar with, and have thought about going there, but I prefer bass fishing (catch & release).

Thanks,

BL

[snagged in outlet 3]

The thing about trout parks is they keep putting more in.   Google maps can show you everything you want.  

[Gavin]

You can float the Niangua R. above or below Bennett and catch Smallmouth bass. Canoe rental & shuttle probably $50, but don’t know. We have boats and run our own shuttles. You can catch Smallmouth at Bennett when they move up the spring branch.

[loramiefish12]

Thanks guys. I'll have to check out that river next trip over. I do a lot of smallmouth river fishing back home.

[Gavin]

https://www.missouricanoe.org/statemap.html

You have a ton river smallie action around Lebanon....One person could not fish it all in a lifetime. Plus trout.