Best fishing near Exeter

9 fishing spots · 9 ranked · updated 2026-06-22 · off-season

Explore the best fishing near Exeter, Missouri — every spot ranked by our conditions-aware Snoflo score: live conditions first, then visitor reviews and logged trips. Click a pin on the map for the score and what's driving it.

Showing the top 9 of 9 fishing spots · best 15 shown on the map
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Lake Atalanta
#1 Lake Atalanta
25.0 mi away
Lake Atalanta in Arkansas is a popular fishing destination that is home to a variety of fish species, including largemouth bass, crappie, catfish, and bluegill. Nearby activities…
Why 75: resort size & terrain
75Top-rated
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Lake Bentonville
#2 Lake Bentonville
26.3 mi away
Lake Bentonville is a small, man-made lake located in Bentonville, Arkansas. The lake is stocked with a variety of fish species, including bluegill, channel catfish, largemouth…
Why 75: resort size & terrain
75Top-rated
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Leatherwood Creek
#3 Leatherwood Creek Fair
22.4 mi away
· Nearby flows above normal· Flood watch· Flood watch
Leatherwood Creek is a popular fishing area in Arkansas that offers a wide variety of fish species, including largemouth bass, catfish, crappie, and bluegill. Nearby activities…
Why 49: live conditions (fair)
49Rated
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South Prong Spavinaw Creek
#4 South Prong Spavinaw Creek Fair
31.4 mi away
· Nearby flows near normal· Flood watch· Flood watch
We apologize for the confusion, but the South Prong Spavinaw Creek is actually located in Oklahoma, not Arkansas. Nevertheless, this area is known for its excellent fishing…
Why 50: live conditions (fair)
50Solid
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Hindsville Lake
#5 Hindsville Lake
37.4 mi away
Hindsville Lake is a popular fishing destination in Arkansas, with a variety of fish species including bass, catfish, bluegill, and crappie. Nearby activities include hiking…
Why 50: resort size & terrain
50Solid
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Handicapped Fishing Dock
#6 Handicapped Fishing Dock Good
23.3 mi away
· Nearby flows above normal· Thunderstorms — get off the water· Chance T-storms · 67°F · 7 mph wind
The Handicapped Fishing Dock at Bennett Spring State Park, Missouri, offers excellent shore access directly on the Niangua River. Designed for accessibility, it’s a prime spot for…
Why 44: live conditions (good)
44Rated
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Spavinaw Creek
#7 Spavinaw Creek Poor
39.1 mi away
· Nearby flows below normal· Flash flood warning — dangerous flows· Flood watch
Spavinaw Creek is a popular fishing area in Arkansas, known for its excellent trout fishing. The creek is stocked regularly with rainbow trout, brown trout, and occasional…
Why 43: live conditions (poor)
43Rated
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Murphy Park Pond
#8 Murphy Park Pond
36.1 mi away
Murphy Park Pond is a popular fishing area located in Springdale, Arkansas. The pond is stocked with catfish, bass, and bluegill. Nearby activities include hiking, picnicking, and…
Why 38: resort size & terrain
38Rated
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Lake Fayetteville
#9 Lake Fayetteville
39.0 mi away
Lake Fayetteville is a popular fishing destination in Arkansas, with a variety of species available including bass, catfish, crappie, and bream. The lake also offers hiking…
Why 38: resort size & terrain
38Rated

Fishing near Exeter

The Exeter area has 9 fishing spots on Snoflo, ranked by live conditions, visitor reviews, and logged trips — so the best, closest options rise to the top.

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