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Multi-lakeWest County / St. Charles

Busch Wildlife

28 numbered waters, special-regulation lakes and winter trout.

Bank accessBeginner-friendlyWinter trout
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LakeWest County

Creve Coeur Lake

Large urban lake with broad shoreline access and non-gas boat use.

Bank accessBeginner-friendlyBoat access
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LakeSouthwest County

Simpson Lake

Compact county-park lake with straightforward bank fishing.

Bank accessBeginner-friendly
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RiverSouthwest County

Meramec River

Moving-water fishing for smallmouth, catfish and current-oriented species.

Bank accessBoat access
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River / BackwaterNorth / River

Riverlands

Mississippi River, Ellis Bay and Teal Pond options.

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River / BackwaterIllinois / River

Pere Marquette

Illinois River access, backwaters and larger destination feel.

Bank accessBoat access
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Multi-lakeSouth County

Suson Park

Carp and Island lakes with winter trout and urban-program fishing.

Bank accessBeginner-friendlyWinter trout
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Multi-lakeSouth City

Carondelet Park

Boathouse and Horseshoe lakes; trout plus bass opportunity.

Bank accessBeginner-friendlyWinter trout
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Multi-lakeNorth County

Spanish Lake Park

Spanish and Sunfish lakes with electric-motor boat access.

Bank accessBeginner-friendlyBoat access
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Multi-lakeSt. Charles

Fountain Lakes

Kluesner, Moore and Skate Park lakes in one guide.

Bank accessBeginner-friendly
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Multi-lakeSouth City

Willmore Park

Two compact urban-program lakes for simple bank fishing.

Bank accessBeginner-friendly
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LakeSouth County

Bee Tree Park Lake

South County bass, catfish and panfish option.

Bank accessBeginner-friendly
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LakeCentral City

Jefferson Lake

Forest Park winter trout plus urban warm-water fishing.

Bank accessBeginner-friendlyWinter trout
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LakeNorthwest County

Gendron Lake

Small Tiemeyer Park lake with winter trout and warm-season variety.

Bank accessBeginner-friendlyWinter trout
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LakeNorth County

Koeneman Park Lake

Jennings winter trout lake with compact bank access.

Bank accessBeginner-friendlyWinter trout
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LakeNorth County

January-Wabash Park Lake

Ferguson winter trout lake with strong spring bass potential.

Bank accessBeginner-friendlyWinter trout
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LakeWest County

Vlasis Park Lake

Tiny Ballwin lake where stocking timing matters.

Bank accessBeginner-friendlyWinter trout
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LakeCentral County

Tilles Park Lake

Accessible county-park winter trout and urban fishing lake.

Bank accessBeginner-friendlyWinter trout
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