, Missouri

Long Branch Lake Fishing

Long Branch Lake has an excellent reputation for bass fishing, but anglers can cast their lines for catfish, walleye and crappie as well. The lake's 24 miles of shoreline have many small coves that offer good fishing. Statewide fishing regulations apply.

Long Branch Lake Area Hunting

Opportunities for hunting at Long Branch Lake can be found on over 5,500 acres managed by the Corps of Engineers and the Missouri Department of Conservation. The Corps manages approximately 1,000 acres on the east and west side of the lake that are open to public hunting. The Corps licensed 2,454

Long Branch Lake Boating

The Long Branch State Park has two popular recreation trails: Lake View Trail is a 1.5-mile trail with a compacted rock surface that leads out to a point and offers scenic views of the lake. Little Chariton Prairie Trail is 2.7

Long Branch Lake Campgrounds

Recreational Development at Long Branch Lake is offered through a cooperative agreement between the Corps of Engineers and the Missouri Department of Natural Resources, which operates and maintains Long Branch State Park. The 1,834