I am new here and i was just wondering if anyone knows any good lakes or streams to fish around festus mo??? this town is boring and fishing is the only thing to do.

Do you drive?
Steve---Lifer since '95--NSMC--B.A.S.S.--AnglersLegacyAmbassador--BoatU.S.Angler--tinboats--"Just Goin' Fishin' "----- Hail from east-central MO

yea i drive and am willing to drive, yesterday we made a trip to busch wildlife but ive never had no luck there.

Next ? is -Do you have access to a boat?Right up the road (Hwy61-67) just north of Buchiets is Joachim Creek access.Follow the sign to Artisian Lake,pass the lake and cross the bridge its on the right.Or you could go the Simpson Lake near Valley Park,or the Meramec river access right across the road from Simpson Park,That is on MarshallRd in the Kirkwood area.Or George Winter Park in Fenton.If you are into creek fishing,might I suggest Glaize Creek in Barnhart or Rock Creek in Imperial.I have caught just about every type of fish there is in the St.Louis area,except trout, out of these two in the past.You could also check out any of the Jefferson Co. parks along the Big River.They are all listed in the Street Guide.All of the places I mentioned have some type of bank access.
Steve---Lifer since '95--NSMC--B.A.S.S.--AnglersLegacyAmbassador--BoatU.S.Angler--tinboats--"Just Goin' Fishin' "----- Hail from east-central MO

Thanks bud, i will have to try some of them out, i usually go down to eminence mo, and do alot of fishing on the jacksfork and the current, i do have a 40 horse jet boat, i just would like to try to find some good honey holes to hit during the week after work. Thanks alot for the suggestions.

Hey J,You having a 40hp Jet puts you in the catbirds seat,per say.You have to get over to the Big River.There is Mammoth,Merrill Horse and Browns Ford Accesses which are all free of charge and have excellent fishing.Mammoth and Merril horse are both off Hwy H,between DeSoto and Richwoods. Browns Ford is off Hwy Y near Grandview High School.All within 30mins or so of Festus.Check them out. I have an Alumacraft with an 80Jet and have no problems negotiating any sections of the Big.My only problen is I won't jump the dams.Maybe we can get together some time,I'm over in Cedar Hill.
Steve---Lifer since '95--NSMC--B.A.S.S.--AnglersLegacyAmbassador--BoatU.S.Angler--tinboats--"Just Goin' Fishin' "----- Hail from east-central MO

heck yea that all sounds good, our boat is a kinda heavy boat it does fine down on the current, but heck it would be worth a shot. its dads boat but i plan on gettin my own jet boat soon if i can just get back to work. but i will definately have to try that out.