The Gorgeous, Little-Known Lake Is One Of The Most Underrated Fishing Spots In Missouri
By Beth Price-Williams|Published May 23, 2024
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Beth Price-Williams
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A professional writer for more than two decades, Beth has lived in nearly a dozen states – from Missouri and Virginia to Connecticut and Vermont – and Toronto, Canada. In addition to traveling extensively in the U.S. and the U.K., she has a BA in Journalism from Point Park University (PA), a MA in Holocaust & Genocide Studies from Stockton University (NJ), and a Master of Professional Writing from Chatham University (PA). A writer and editor for Only In Your State since 2016, Beth grew up in and currently lives outside of Pittsburgh and when she’s not writing or hanging out with her bunnies, budgies, and chinchilla, she and her daughter are out chasing waterfalls.
Living in Missouri means we have a natural love of the water. Most of us can’t get enough time near, in, and on the water. Floating, swimming, kayaking…Missouri’s lakes and rivers have something for everyone. We can find some of the best fishing in Missouri, too. Whether you prefer a solo fishing trip or casting a line with friends, you’ll discover some of the best fishing at this hidden gem lake in Maryville, Missouri.
Simultaneously considered a hidden gem in Maryville and one of the best lakes in Missouri for fishing, Mozingo Lake is the place to cast your line, whether you prefer fishing on a summer day or in the middle of winter.
Tucked in Mozingo Lake Recreation Park, the 1,006-acre lake measures more than 40 feet at its deepest point and offers an impressive 26 miles of shoreline.
If you want to show off your fishing skills, keep an eye out for the tournaments the park hosts each year. Children's events and clinics are also planned throughout the year.
While fishing is undeniably one of the highlights of a visit to Mozingo Lake Recreation Park, you'll find a full menu of amenities, too. Bring a picnic along, or...
With all there is to do at Mozingo Lake Recreation Park, you'll quickly realize a single day simply isn't enough time. Park your RV or pitch a tent for a traditional camping adventure, or book a cabin.
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Have you been to this hidden gem lake in Maryville, Maryland? If you went fishing, what did you catch? Let us know in the comments! A day on the water is sure to get your stomach grumbling. Whether you’re hungry for a meal or a decadent dessert after a fish dinner, head over to A & G Restaurant, a neighborhood restaurant in Maryville, Missouri.
