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.

In addition to the fishing opportunities throughout our regional parks system, we offer an annual Youth Fish Camp to children at Quail Ridge Park and participate in MDC's Free Fishing Days.

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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Broemmelsiek Park
1795 Highway DD
Defiance, MO 63341


Park Map
Park Webpage



Betty’s Lake
At 13 acres, Betty’s Lake is a popular lake in the St. Charles County Parks’ system stocked with bluegill, bass and catfish. Named in honor of Betty Broemmelsiek, the lake is open to non-motorized boats and catch-and-release fishing only. 
Schwede Road Pond
Stocked with bluegill, bass, and catfish; harvestable fishing allowed.
Wilson Road Lake
Stocked with bluegill, bass, and catfish; harvestable fishing allowed.
Flatwoods Park

2420 Highway Y
O'Fallon, MO 63366

Park Webpage

Cuivre River
The two-acre park, located off Highway 79, features a 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 has a spacious fishing dock that is ADA-accessible. Stocked with bluegill, bass and catfish; harvestable fishing allowed.

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


Indian Camp Creek Park
2679 Dietrich Rd.
Foristell, MO 63348


Park Map
Park Webpage

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.

Klondike Park
4600 Highway 94 S
Augusta, MO 63332

Park Map
Park Webpage

Quarry Lake
Stocked with bluegill, bass and catfish, harvestable fishing allowed.

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


Quail Ridge Park
560 Interstate Dr.
Wentzville, MO 63385


Park Map
Park Webpage

Henry’s Pond
Recognizing the former property owner, Henry Stealey, Henry’s Pond, located next to shelter number 4, is stocked with bluegill, bass, and catfish; harvestable fishing allowed.

Lodge Lake
A 3-acre fishing lake near the lodge and gazebo is stocked with bluegill, bass, and catfish; harvestable fishing allowed. No boats allowed. 

Peruque Creek

Riverside Landing
600 Kampville Dr. 
St. Charles, MO 63301

Park Webpage

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


Park Map
Park Webpage

A 25-acre lake and multiple smaller lakes and ponds are available for catch-and-release fishing only.

Non-motorized boats only. 
Towne Park
100 Towne Park Dr.
Foristell, MO 63348

Park Map
Park Webpage

Lake bordering Nature Explore Classroom
Slightly more than an acre. Stocked with bluegill, bass and catfish; harvestable fishing allowed. 

Two additional smaller ponds are located along the park’s trail system; harvestable fishing allowed. No boats allowed. 


Veterans Tribute Park
101 Kisker Rd.
St. Charles, MO 63304

Park Webpage


Two lakes are stocked for catch-and-release fishing only.

No boats allowed.