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Harrison County
=Harrison County Lake= Bethany, Missouri 64424 Harrison County Lake web site Harrison County Lake map

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Harrison County Lake
Coordinates: 40.3990848, -94.0879869 eBird links: Hotspot map View details Recent visits My eBird links: Location life list Submit data

About Harrison County Lake
Harrison County Lake is located about 10 miles north of Bethany, just west of Route W. From Bethany, take Route W north 10 miles, then W222 Street west 0.5 mile to the area. The lake was built in 1994 as a water supply and recreational reservoir. It covers 280 acres, is moderately fertile, and contains several areas with flooded timber which provide excellent fish habitat. The fishery is managed by the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) through a Community Assistance Program (CAP) agreement with Harrison County. The reservoir was initially stocked by MDC with largemouth bass, redear sunfish, bluegill, and channel catfish. Crappie (white and black) have also become established in the lake. The fish population has responded well, with consistent reproduction, high growth rates, and an abundance of quality-sized fish in the creel.

This area features a 280-acre lake with good fishing, camping, swimming, and waterskiing available. The area is mostly old fields with some woodland. Facilities at the lake include an accessible fishing jetty, a small campground with water and electric hookups, primitive camp sites, shelter house, one boat ramp, fish cleaning station, two small swimming beaches, and privies. All facilities are maintained and managed by Harrison County. From Harrison County Lake web site

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