Fishing and Boating
The St. Charles County Parks Department allows harvestable fishing in our multiple lakes, ponds and streams. Lakes are stocked with bluegill, bass and catfish, giving anglers an opportunity to enjoy their pastime and introduce friends and relatives to the activity. In addition, park visitors may fish the Mississippi and Missouri river at several boat launches. Please see the chart at the bottom of the page for a list of parks, water bodies, and more for details.
For questions, please contact the St. Charles County Parks Department at 636-949-7535 or by email, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. For updates on parks and weather conditions, call the Rainout Line at 636-707-0011 or view online.
Fishing Opportunities in the Park
Our parks offer two types of fishing: harvestable and catch-and-release. Catch-and-release provides an excellent opportunity for anglers of all skill levels to catch fish. Harvestable fishing is also available for those anglers looking to keep their catch.
Fishing Regulations
There is no charge for fishing in our parks, but visitors must comply with the rules and regulations of the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC). Fishing within and along park waterways is governed by the regulations of the State of Missouri. Permits are required for all persons aged 16–64 who fish at St. Charles County Parks. Visit the MDC website for a complete listing of Missouri fishing rules and regulations.
Anglers may possess no more than the daily limit of any given species while fishing in St. Charles County Parks ponds and lakes. These regulations are posted at each waterway and include:
Parks and Water Bodies for Fishing and Boating
| Park | Fishable Water Bodies | Boating |
|---|---|---|
1795 Highway DD Defiance, MO 63341 | Betty’s Lake At 13 acres stocked with bluegill, bass, catfish and redear sunfish. Catch-and-release fishing only. Schwede Road Pond Stocked with bluegill, bass, white crappie and catfish. Harvestable fishing allowed. Wilson Road Lake Stocked with bluegill, bass, catfish and redear sunfish. Harvestable fishing allowed. | Betty’s Lake Open to non-motorized boats. |
2420 Flatwoods Road O'Fallon, MO 63366 | Cuivre River Launching area for canoes and kayaks to access the Cuivre River. | |
| Weber Lake This 12-acre lake stocked with bluegill, bass and catfish. Harvestable fishing allowed. | Weber Lake Mississippi River access | |
| The Historic Daniel Boone Home 1868 Hwy. F Defiance, MO 63341 | VanBibber Property Lakes A 5-acre lake and a 2-acre lake near the VanBibber home stocked with bluegill, bass and hybrid sunfish. Catch-and-release only. | No boats allowed. |
| 2679 Dietrich Rd. Foristell, MO 63348 | Big Creek Forms the northern boundary of the park; harvestable fishing allowed. Indian Camp Creek Flows near the park entrance; harvestable fishing allowed. Lake alongside the Eco-Playground Stocked with bluegill, bass and catfish. Harvestable fishing allowed. | No boats allowed. |
Klondike Park | Quarry Lake Stocked with bluegill, bass, catfish and redear sunfish. Harvestable fishing allowed. | Missouri River Access |
| Oglesby Park 2801 West Meyer Road Foristell, MO 63348 | Small pond near Shelter 1 is stocked; harvestable fishing allowed. Large lake is stocked with bluegill, redear sunfish, largemouth bass, hybrid sunfish and channel catfish. Catch-and-release fishing only. | No boats allowed. |
| Quail Ridge Park 560 Interstate Dr. Wentzville, MO 63385 | Henry’s Pond 1-acre pond stocked with bluegill, bass, catfish, redear sunfish and hybrid sunfish. Harvestable fishing allowed. Lodge Lake 3-acre lake stocked with bluegill, bass, and catfish. Harvestable fishing allowed. | No boats allowed. |
| Riverside Landing 600 Kampville Dr. St. Charles, MO 63301 | Fishing allowed in slough and river. | Mississippi River Access Free public boat ramp; motorized and non-motorized boats allowed. |
| The Park at New Melle Lakes 400 Foristell Rd. New Melle, MO 63365 | 25-acre lake and multiple smaller lakes and ponds stocked with bass, bluegill, catfish, redear sunfish and hybrid sunfish. Catch-and-release fishing only. | Non-motorized boats only. |
| Towne Park 100 Towne Park Dr. Foristell, MO 63348 | Lake bordering Nature Explore Classroom Slightly more than an acre. Stocked with bluegill, bass, catfish and hybrid sunfish. Harvestable fishing allowed. Two additional smaller ponds are located along the park's trail system stocked with bluegill, bass and green sunfish. Harvestable fishing allowed. | No boats allowed. |
| Veterans Tribute Park 101 Kisker Rd. St. Charles, MO 63304 | Two lakes stocked with bass, bluegill, catfish, redear sunfish and hybrid sunfish. Catch-and-release fishing only. | No boats allowed. |