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Nodaway County
=Mozingo Lake Conservation Area= Maryville, Missouri 64468 Mozingo Lake Conservation Area Web Site Mozingo Lake Conservation Area Map Mozingo Lake Conservation Area Brochure

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Mozingo Lake CA
Coordinates: 40.3482653, -94.7786776 eBird links: Hotspot map View details Recent visits My eBird links: Location life list Submit data

Tips for birding Mozingo Lake Conservation Area
From Audubon Society of Missouri Birder's Guide

About Mozingo Lake Conservation Area
Mozingo Lake is located in Nodaway County, 3 miles east of Maryville on US-136 (follow the signs). Mozingo Lake is three miles east of Maryville off US-136, take Liberty Road north off US-136 travel past golf course entrance then take 245th Street west of park entrance at Park/Lake access.

The area is owned and maintained by the city of Maryville, and is used as a drinking water supply for the city. The fishery is managed by the Missouri Department of Conservation. Construction of the lake began in 1991, and was completed in 1992. Ponds in the lake basin were initially stocked with bluegill and channel catfish in 1993, and the lake received its main initial stocking of largemouth bass and bluegill in 1994. Channel catfish are stocked annually to maintain the fishery. In 1996, walleye were introduced into the lake, and are currently stocked every other year.

Facilities/features: boat ramps, boat docks, improved camping, primitive camping, numerous picnic areas, pavilions, fishing dock, and Mozingo Lake (1,000 acres).

Mozingo Lake is a long, narrow lake covering 1,006 acres, with a maximum depth of over 40 feet and 26 miles of shoreline. Excellent facilities maintained by the city of Maryville include 3 concrete boat ramps, a disabled accessble floating fishing dock, privies, 2 fish cleaning stations, primitive camping, RV camping, cabin rental, swimming beach, walking trails, horse trails, shelters for rent, and an 18-hole golf course. From Mozingo Lake Conservation Area Web Site

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