Tailwaters Access

Category: Park in Springfield, Missouri

Address: 5701 S Kissick Ave, Springfield, MO 65804, USA

Opening hours

Sunday: 6AM–10PM

Monday: 6AM–10PM

Tuesday: 6AM–10PM

Wednesday: 6AM–10PM

Thursday: 6AM–10PM

Friday: 6AM–10PM

Saturday: 6AM–10PM

Reviews

jr and

Sep 22, 2022

Great fishing spot and place to just hang out and chill. No playground but the water isn't too deep so kids can play in it with adult supervision. Pet friendly and restrooms are close to the water

Joshua Snyder

Jul 18, 2022

So much trash from fishing. I just wish people/ adults would pick up after them selves. Just use the plastic sack from your purchase as a trash bag.

Sara

Jul 12, 2022

Our boys and I are out here at LEAST 3 times a week and EVERY SINGLE time we end up having to walk out so many snagged lines to even be able to walk across to the islands to fish. Then once out there; filling 4-8 walmart bags with trash, fishing line, hooks, ECT -before we even get to start fishing. Filling walmart bags that we've found IN THE WATER!😢 I know this place has always been a chosen place for the weekend Wal-Mart fisherman but the laziness has become almost criminal. Being able to fish here is what makes this place so great. If things keep moving in this direction there will be nothing to enjoy. Nothing to fish for........ Lazy has some far reaching implications. Dont ruin this spot because you're too lazy to pick up after yourself. Theres literally a trashcan right at the top of the walkway.

David Farley

May 7, 2022

Fishin' Public Restrooms Docks SideWalks WildLife

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Questions & Answers

Is anybody know how high or how fast the river is flowing below the dam at Springfield lake?

Scott Boice | May 7, 2022
Live To Fish Tv 3000 | Jun 6, 2022

It really depends on how much rainfall we've had in recent days. Its can be waist deep slow moving in the summer and deep fast flowing water in the fall

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Can you metal detect here with or without permission/ permit?

Caleb Pursifull | Nov 3, 2021
lilly Girl | Nov 3, 2021

yes, but mostly you will just find trash and fishing hooks

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Can you camp

Jason Wilson | Nov 3, 2020
1st Major ONE MORE TIME 365 | Nov 3, 2020

No camping.

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Do I have to have a fishing license to fish

Levi Manuel | Nov 4, 2019
Y doya Wannano | Nov 4, 2019

Ya gotta have a licence to fish unless you're over 65 or a kid. At least on public waters.

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Can you swim here?

Lillith Green | Nov 4, 2019
Brandon Finkelstein | Aug 5, 2022

There are good places to swim away from the dam. Swimming at lake springfeild is locally frowned upon but this lake feeds the James river which is a great place to swim, but it would also depend on what your level of comfort is with water you can't see in

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From the pictures I see a lot of Carp. Looked like a pic of a Gar in the water too. Just got a fishing kayak and looking for a place to put in and fish this year. Is this a good place for that? What other fish besides Carp?

Stacy Deal | Nov 4, 2019
Troy Collins | Nov 4, 2019

I've caught smallmouth and rock bass below the damn, on a kayak. Took out at 160 by the Go-Kart track

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Can you fish at night

Jt Perkins | Nov 4, 2018
Sam Nichols | Nov 3, 2020

Yes, make sure to bring a flashlight or headlamp. Makes packing up easier when you're done, as there are no lights whatsoever near the water, only at the parking lot.

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