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: 

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Parks and Water Bodies for Fishing and Boating

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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.
Hideaway Harbor
1550 Hideaway Harbor Drive
Portage des Sioux, MO 63373

Weber Lake
This 12-acre lake stocked with bluegill, bass and catfish. Harvestable fishing allowed.

Weber Lake
Fishing dock that is ADA-accessible

Mississippi River access
Free public boat ramp; motorized and non-motorized boats allowed.

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
4600 Highway 94 S
Augusta, MO 63332

Quarry Lake
Stocked with bluegill, bass, catfish and redear sunfish. Harvestable fishing allowed.

Missouri River Access
Free public boat ramp; motorized boats allowed in river. Non-motorized boats allowed in lake only.

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.