Lake Wappapello
As you travel across Wappapello Dam, you will see people fishing, boating, waterskiing, and enjoying over 8,400 acres of beautiful water meandering through the southern Ozark foothills. The lake's irregular and wooded shoreline provides endless secluded coves attractive to boaters from all walks of life.
Twenty-six boat ramps provide easy access to the lake making the fishing the coves is a delight to avid anglers. The upper reservoir of the St. Francis River offers canoeing enthusiast both adventure and serenity on some of Missouri's most floatable stream waters.
Weather — Lake Wappapello
Puxico, MO⚠ Extreme Heat Watch Extreme Heat Watch issued June 27 at 11:00AM CDT until July 2 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Paducah KY
⚠ Heat Advisory Heat Advisory issued June 27 at 11:00AM CDT until June 28 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Paducah KY
⚠ Flood Watch Flood Watch issued June 27 at 10:44AM CDT until June 28 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Paducah KY
84°F
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Wind 6 mph SW
Sunday
91°
Sunny
Monday
92°
Sunny
Tuesday
93°
Sunny
Wednesday
93°
Sunny
Thursday
92°
Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Friday
92°
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Wappapello Lake offers naturalists a variety of scenic trail experiences with views of the lake and wildlife in a primitive setting on a vigorous hike.
Many species of wildlife thrive at Wappapello Lake on the 44,000 acre project. Deer, turkey, squirrel, rabbit, coyote, dove, quail, ducks and geese are all abundant here and are perfectly legal to hunt during their respective seasons.
Lake Wappapello is a reservoir on the St. Francis River, formed by Wappapello Dam which was created in 1941. The 45,000-acre lake is located 120 miles south of St. Louis, Missouri. The fish population of the lake include white and largemouth bass, crappie, and bluegill. Lake Wappapello State Park lies on the southwestern side of the lake.
8 of 13 nearby public-access areas managed by the Missouri Department of Conservation.MDC Conservation Areas Near Lake Wappapello
