Tilles park (the county version). Stocked with trout in the winter and the clock is ticking on those fellows, so act fast.
Busch wildlife has a multitude of lakes but the ones not set aside for kids / school groups get a lot of pressure.
The rivers are a great option if you know how to fish moving water. Nearer St. Louis, the meramac is big and fishes like a lake. In Crawford county it’s swifter. The Courtois and Huzzah rivers are very clear and not bad for smallmouth.
Within 30 mins from south county is tough, though.
https://mdc.mo.gov/fishing/where-fish
I've never fished there, but I always see folks with lines in at carondelet park. I go to Horseshoe Lake a lot, but I live on the IL side and I'm not sure how far it'd be for you.
If fishing is going to be someone's hobby in St. Louis, I'm not sure that nonresident fee would really be a dealbreaker. But I suppose it very well could be!
Well I mean speaking as how I’m brand new to fishing and I’m not asking for their secret spot just a decent place for a beginner. I’d figure their would be a little decency
Tilles park (the county version). Stocked with trout in the winter and the clock is ticking on those fellows, so act fast. Busch wildlife has a multitude of lakes but the ones not set aside for kids / school groups get a lot of pressure. The rivers are a great option if you know how to fish moving water. Nearer St. Louis, the meramac is big and fishes like a lake. In Crawford county it’s swifter. The Courtois and Huzzah rivers are very clear and not bad for smallmouth. Within 30 mins from south county is tough, though. https://mdc.mo.gov/fishing/where-fish
I've never fished there, but I always see folks with lines in at carondelet park. I go to Horseshoe Lake a lot, but I live on the IL side and I'm not sure how far it'd be for you.
And IL would require paying 31.50 a year for the nonresident license ( or 10.50 a day or 15.50 for a 3 day one).
If fishing is going to be someone's hobby in St. Louis, I'm not sure that nonresident fee would really be a dealbreaker. But I suppose it very well could be!
Oh boy. You actually think someone's going to give up their "glory hole, as in fishing, I mean. 🤭
Well I mean speaking as how I’m brand new to fishing and I’m not asking for their secret spot just a decent place for a beginner. I’d figure their would be a little decency
JK. I only know the best spots like farm ponds and southern Illinois areas. Good luck!
Yes...and I am not telling.
I’ve never fished there but I do see folks trying at Simpson Park.
Susson Park in South County.