Huzzah Ponds fishing
Huzzah Ponds
Aside from fishing, visitors can also enjoy nearby activities such as hiking, bird watching, and picnicking. The area is surrounded by beautiful natural scenery, making it an ideal destination for outdoor recreation.
For fishing tips, it is recommended to use live bait or lures that imitate small fish or insects. The best time to visit the Huzzah Ponds fishing area is during the summer months, from June to August, when the average temperature ranges from 70 to 80 degrees Fahrenheit.
Overall, the Huzzah Ponds is a great spot for fishing enthusiasts who want to enjoy the beauty of nature while catching some of the most prevalent fish species in the area.
What's biting at Huzzah Ponds
Species commonly reported here -- tap any card for techniques, target seasons, and other waters where it's been caught.
Plan your trip down to the hour
Same weather feed Snoflo's iOS app uses -- updated continuously from NOAA / yr.no.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind. Each cell is colour-coded relative to the column min/max so trends jump out at a glance.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks. Hover any point for the full breakdown.
Nearby streamflow
USGS streamgauges within reach of Huzzah Ponds -- updated continuously from the National Water Information System.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Meramec River At Cook Station | 45 cfs | → |
| Current River Above Akers | 315 cfs | → |
| East Fork Black River Nr Lesterville | 11 cfs | → |
| Meramec River Near Steelville | 420 cfs | → |
| East Fork Black River At Lesterville | 44 cfs | → |
| Logan Creek At Ellington | 6 cfs | → |
Plan a longer trip
The closest campgrounds, parks, boat launches, and reservoirs so a fishing run can grow into a weekend.
Campgrounds
- Little Scotia Dispersed
- Ozark Trail Gunstock Hollow
- Red Bluff
- Loggers Lake
- Loggers Lake Recreation Area
- Sutton Bluff
Parks
- Conservation Area Indian Trail
- Indian Trail State Forest
- Shawnee Mac Lakes Conservation Area
- Crooked Creek Conservation Area
Reservoirs
- Huzzah 1 (Howes Mill Lake)
- Howes Mill Fish Hatchery
- Huzzah Hatcheries, Inc Dam
- Bishop Dam
- Lake Joy Dam
- Tiefenthaler Lake Dam
Boat launches
- Council Bluff Lake Trail Washington County
- Enough Boat Launch And Trailhead
- State Highway B Shannon County
- Crawford County
- Shannon County
- Prairie Lake Road Phelps County
Paddle runs
- State Highway 49 Bridge Near Dillard, Missouri To Forest Boundary In Sections 13/24, T38n, R3w
- Confluence With Alley Spring (Branch) To Confluence With Current River (Does Not Include River Segment In Gap Between Parkland Units)
- Missouri State Highway 17 To Fort Leonard Wood (Army Base)
- Northern Boundary Of Fort Leonard Wood To North Section Line Of Sec 31, T36n, R10w
- Western Edge Of Ozark National Scenic Riverways To Confluence With Alley Spring (Branch)
- Forest Boundary At North Section Line Of Sec 4, T33n, R5e To Forest Boundary At South Section Line Of Sec 35, T32n, R5e
Angling safety & ethics
- Know the regulations
- Check local fishing rules, seasons, size limits, and license requirements to ensure legal and sustainable angling.
- Handle fish responsibly
- Use wet hands, minimize air exposure, and release fish gently to improve survival rates when practicing catch-and-release.
- Choose the right gear
- Match your rod, line, and tackle to the species and conditions to increase success and reduce unnecessary harm to fish.
- Respect the waterway
- Avoid disturbing habitat, prevent bank erosion, and keep a safe distance from spawning areas to protect ecosystems.
- Keep it clean
- Pack out all line, hooks, bait containers, and trash. Discarded gear can injure wildlife and degrade waterways.
Set push alerts in the Snoflo app
Save Huzzah Ponds as a favorite, set a custom threshold (water temperature, streamflow, snowpack), and the iOS app will push the moment conditions cross.
About Huzzah Ponds
What fish species are found at Huzzah Ponds?
Snoflo tracks the species commonly reported at Huzzah Ponds -- see the Fish Species panel above for the live list with images and links to per-species pages.
How fresh is the weather data on this page?
The hourly forecast updates throughout the day from the NOAA / yr.no public feeds. Streamflow data comes live from USGS streamgauges, also refreshed continuously.
Can I get alerts when conditions change?
Yes -- alerts are managed through the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this area, set a threshold (water temperature, streamflow, snowpack), and you'll get a push the moment it crosses.
Do I need a fishing license?
Yes. Check your state agency's regulations for license requirements, seasons, size limits, and any waterbody-specific rules before fishing Huzzah Ponds.
How do I get to Huzzah Ponds?
Tap Open in map in the hero above to center the Snoflo interactive map on this area, or grab the coordinates from the location facts panel.
Other angling spots near here
Snoflo-tracked fishing areas within driving distance of Huzzah Ponds.