lake in Missouri, USA
A shallow, fertile 8,400-acre southeast Missouri reservoir with legendary spring crappie fishing and an 18-inch walleye rule on the lake and its St. Francis River tributaries. Located in the St. Francis River in southeast Missouri (Wayne and Butler counties).
Wappapello Lake is a lake in Missouri, USA, and a popular destination for anglers exploring the region. This guide brings together the fish species you can target, the regulations that apply, and the campsites nearby so you can plan a complete fishing trip.
Anglers fishing Wappapello Lake can target species including Black Crappie, Blue Catfish, Bluegill, Channel Catfish, Flathead Catfish, Largemouth Bass, Walleye, and White Crappie. Explore the linked species guides below to learn their habits, average sizes, and the tackle that works best on Wappapello Lake.
Make sure you're fishing legally at Wappapello Lake. A fishing license is required across most of USA, and daily limits, size limits, and open seasons can change from year to year. When FishFinder has matching records, use the regulations link below to review the rules hub before you cast a line.
Explore the species guides for fish recorded at Wappapello Lake:
Check FishFinder's regulation records for rules that apply at Wappapello Lake:
Anglers at Wappapello Lake can target species including Black Crappie, Blue Catfish, Bluegill, Channel Catfish, Flathead Catfish, Largemouth Bass, Walleye, and White Crappie. Explore each species on this page to learn its habits, average size, and the tackle that works best.
Yes — a fishing license is required across most of USA. Daily limits, size limits, and open seasons can change year to year, so review the regulations on file for Wappapello Lake before you cast a line.
Wappapello Lake is a lake in Missouri, USA, and a popular destination for anglers exploring the region.