One of Missouri’s last natural lowland lakes, a designated natural area with bald cypress and four bayous totaling 43 acres. Fish for white bass, catfish, crappie, and black bass; only electric motors are allowed. When the Mississippi is at or above 28 feet on the Caruthersville gauge, the area is open only for fishing and waterfowl hunting by boat. Take the Wardell exit off I-55, the east outer road south to Route BB, and BB over the levee to its end. Open daily 4 a.m. to 10 p.m.
- Where
- End of Route BB, east of I-55 at Wardell, MO
- Phone
- (573) 290-5730
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