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Fountain Grove CA Wetland Renovation Project Update, July 2009

Completion of Phase II of the wetland renovation project at Fountain Grove Conservation Area has been delayed due to extensive flooding throughout 2008 and spring 2009.  Remaining aspects of the project include completing replacement of the large, original water control structures in Pools 2 and 3, installing hardware in water control structures constructed in 2007, completing construction activities in H and J pools, and evaluating the water supply system.  Future progress of the renovation project is dependent on weather, flood events, and whether soil conditions dry out sufficiently to allow equipment access.

Waterfowl Hunting Outlooks

• Bob Brown Conservation Area Waterfowl Hunting Outlook
• Fountain Grove Conservation Area Waterfowl Hunting Outlook
• Grand Pass Conservation Area Waterfowl Hunting Outlook
• Nodaway Valley Conservation Area Waterfowl Hunting Outlook

Lake Paho fish attractor map

Use this map to help plan your fishing trip.

Big catfish awaken in early spring

In late winter and early spring, after ice is gone from area lakes, anglers begin to venture out in hopes of catching a few fish. This document contains information helpful for anglers looking for catfish during the spring season.

Fishing Northwest Missouri

Northwest Missouri is blessed with a wide variety of fishing opportunities from public lakes to farm ponds and from small streams to the Missouri River. This article offers details and information about fishing opportunities in the Northwest Region.

Missouri Shorebirds

This article describes some basic shorebird bioiogy, what kind of habitat they frequent and where in Northwest MO to look for them.

Bluegill Fishing in Missouri

This scrappy, highly cooperative, member of the sunfish Family is an important part of many childhood fishing memories. The readily available, tasty bluegill is sought by anglers of all ages and abilities. This document provides many fishing tips for this favorite, Missouri resident.

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