Sunset Point Resort Fishing Information

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LAKE FISHING SEASON
Wanna hear a secret most people didn't know about Clearwater Lake? There is no closed season on any species in the lake. However, there are limits placed on River and Stream fishing during the year.

RIVER & STREAM FISHING SEASONS
If your fishing the upper and lower Black River a closed season on Black Bass takes place from March 1st to May 29th with a 12-inch length limit on stream bass. If you like gigging in the streams the season runs from September 15th - January 15th from noon till midnight.

TYPES OF FISH
Clearwater has a wide range of fish to catch wherever you cast your line. Bass range from largemouth to smallmouth, white, black and spotted. How about Clearwater's full variety of sunfish such a Bluegill, Pumpkinseed and Greenear? Crappie fishing dominates on Clearwater Lake and is one of the most popular draws along with Catfish and Carp.

FISHING REPORT
To see an updated Clearwater Lake Fishing Report just

FISHING GUIDE
For the "weekend warriors" who mainly fish once or twice a year with the kids a hook, bobber and worm is your best bet. You can catch just about anything anytime of the year any place you happen to throw your line.

Avid fishermen know that there are times when it is best to fish for certain species. Bass fishing is always a favorite on any lake and some of the best times at Clearwater is during the spring and fall when the bass are running shallow. Night fishing for bass is also good at mid summer when it is very hot and the bass are running to deep waters for cooler temps. White bass are also popular to fish during mid-summer in the early evening hours as they follow the main channels to feed on shad.

Channel catfish are caught with consistency year round with trout lines on the lake and tightlining below the dam at the Spillway Park where the lake empties into the Black River.

Clearwater is known for Crappie. Fishing for them is best in early spring and late winter when they are caught consistently at the start of and during their spawn. There is some truth to the old saying, "Crappie bite when the dogwoods bloom."

FISHING LICENSES
Anyone between the ages of 15 through 65 years need to purchase one. Children and Sr. Citizens are not required to purchase one.
The cost is:

$8.00 annually for a Missouri resident
$8.00 for three days non-resident usage
$15.00 for 14 days non-resident usage
$25.00 for a 1 year non-resident license

MISSOURI RESIDENTS
If you are a resident of Missouri the state gives you a break on license pricing. Normally the cost for a fishing or a hunting license is $8.00 each, if you plan to purchase both then the cost is only
$14.00. Not a bad deal, eh?

THE LAW
If you hunt or fish in Missouri you are required to carry a valid license for each sport. For more information check out the rules and regulations at the Missouri Department of Conservation.

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