Quick Facts

• Location: Bonne Terre, Missouri 63628
• Type: Dam, boat launch and freshwater fishing access
• Water Type: Lake Wahoo
• Access: Follow current lake and community access rules
• Fishing License: Missouri fishing permit requirements apply
• Best For: Bass, crappie, bluegill and general lake fishing
• Best Time to Fish: Spring through fall; early morning and evening during summer
• Common Species Nearby: Largemouth bass, crappie, bluegill and other warm-water species
• Tackle Style: Light to medium freshwater tackle
• Boat Access: Boat launch available
• Night Fishing: Check current lake access rules
• Amenities: Boat-launch access; other facilities may be limited

Overview

Lake Wahoo Dam & Boat Launch near Bonne Terre, Missouri provides access to Lake Wahoo for anglers fishing from the bank or launching a boat. The combination of a dam area and boat access makes this a useful starting point for exploring different portions of the lake.

Dam areas can be productive because changes in depth, rock, submerged structure, and nearby deeper water may concentrate baitfish and gamefish. Bass, crappie, bluegill, and other warm-water species provide opportunities throughout much of the fishing season.

Fishing Tips

Bank anglers can work small jigs, soft plastics, and live bait where permitted along changes in depth and visible cover. Crappie may respond well to small jigs around submerged structure, while bass anglers can work soft plastics and moving lures along rocky areas and shoreline cover.

If fishing near the dam, stay within designated public areas and avoid restricted structures. Boaters can use the launch to explore additional shoreline, points, coves, and deeper water away from the access area.

Bottom Line

A useful Bonne Terre-area access point combining fishing opportunities with a boat launch for anglers exploring Lake Wahoo.