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 Regulations
In order to maintain a healthy population within our waterways, it is necessary to remove several mature fish per acre each year. Bass and bluegill are self-sustaining populations and catfish can be re-stocked based on population studies. Without harvest, fish can become stunted and never reach full maturity.
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 all 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:
Parks and Water Bodies for Fishing and Boating
| Park | Water Bodies | ||
|---|---|---|---|
Bangert Island 1704 S. River Road St. Charles, MO 63303 | Missouri River Access | ||
Broemmelsiek Park | 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. |
Hideaway Harbor 1550 Hideaway Harbor Drive Portage des Sioux, MO 63373 | Weber Lake | Mississippi River access | |
Indian Camp Creek Park 2679 Dietrich Rd.Foristell, MO 63348 | Big Creek | Indian Camp Creek | Lake alongside the Eco-Playground |
Klondike Park | Quarry Lake | Missouri River Access | |
| Quail Ridge Park 560 Interstate Dr. Wentzville, MO 63385 | Henry’s Pond | Lodge Lake | Peruque Creek |
| Riverside Landing 600 Kampville Dr. St. Charles, MO 63301 | Mississippi River Access | ||
| The Park at New Melle Lakes 400 Foristell Rd. New Melle, MO 63365 | A 25-acre lake and multiple smaller lakes and ponds are available for catch-and-release fishing only. | ||
| Towne Park 100 Towne Park Dr. Foristell, MO 63348 | Lake bordering Nature Explore Classroom | Two additional smaller ponds are located along the park’s trail system; harvestable fishing allowed. | |
| Veterans Tribute Park 101 Kisker Rd. St. Charles, MO 63304 | Two lakes are stocked for catch-and-release fishing only. | ||