AMSTERDAM SLOUGHS WILDLIFE AREA

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Amsterdam Sloughs Wildlife Area


April 30, 2024

Amsterdam Sloughs Wildlife Area is a wetland area located in Bates County, Missouri that is home to a diverse range of plant and animal species. Visitors to the area can take part in recreational activities such as fishing, hunting, and wildlife viewing. The wildlife area is home to a variety of waterfowl, including ducks and geese, as well as other bird species like bald eagles, great blue herons, and woodpeckers. Other animals that can be spotted in the area include whitetail deer, beavers, and otters.

There are several points of interest within the Amsterdam Sloughs Wildlife Area, including the wetlands themselves, which are composed of flooded forest and marshland. The area also has several trails that visitors can explore, including the Paint Brush Trail and the Dome Trail. There is also a small boat ramp available for visitors who want to explore the area by water.

One interesting fact about Amsterdam Sloughs Wildlife Area is that it was created in the 1940s through a partnership between the Missouri Department of Conservation and the US Army Corps of Engineers. The area was created as a way to manage the flooding of the Marais des Cygnes River, which had caused significant damage to nearby communities in the past.

The best time to visit Amsterdam Sloughs Wildlife Area is during the fall and winter months, when large numbers of waterfowl migrate through the area. Hunting season also takes place during this time, so visitors should take caution if they plan to explore the area during this time.




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Fishing Destinations

                                                       

Agnes Lake

Kelp Bass Northern Pike Smallmouth Bass Walleye

Trimble Creek

Apache Trout Blue Catfish Kelp Bass Smallmouth Bass

Beast Lake

Kelp Bass Northern Pike Walleye

Arthur Lake

Kelp Bass Largemouth Bass Northern Pike Walleye

Little North Fork White River

Apache Trout Kelp Bass Smallmouth Bass

Bang Lake

Bluegill Kelp Bass Largemouth Bass Northern Pike

Ban Lake

Northern Pike Walleye

Little Rice Lake

Black Crappie Bluegill Kelp Bass Largemouth Bass Northern Pike Walleye White Perch Yellow Perch

Camp Four Lake

Black Crappie Bluegill Kelp Bass Largemouth Bass Northern Pike White Perch Yellow Perch

Bull Shoals Lake

Black Crappie Blue Catfish Kelp Bass Walleye White Bass

Gunner Creek

Apache Trout Brook Trout Kelp Bass Smallmouth Bass

Beartrack Lake

Kelp Bass Largemouth Bass Northern Pike Walleye

Lake Anne

Black Crappie Black Sea Bass Bluegill Largemouth Bass Northern Pike White Perch Yellow Perch

Dark Lake

Black Crappie Northern Pike Walleye White Perch

Bear Island Reservoir

Black Crappie Bluegill Kelp Bass Largemouth Bass Northern Pike Walleye White Perch Yellow Perch

Knuckey Lake

Black Crappie Bluegill Kelp Bass Largemouth Bass Northern Pike Walleye

Astrid Lake

Black Crappie Bluegill Kelp Bass Largemouth Bass Northern Pike White Perch Yellow Perch

Aerie Lake

Kelp Bass Northern Pike Smallmouth Bass Walleye

Bear Head Lake

Kelp Bass Largemouth Bass Northern Pike Smallmouth Bass Walleye

Armstrong Lake

Kelp Bass Largemouth Bass Northern Pike Walleye

Bigalks Creek

American Shad Apache Trout Rainbow Trout

Bull Shoals Tailwater

Apache Trout Brown Trout Kelp Bass Smallmouth Bass Walleye

Alden Lake

Black Crappie Bluegill Kelp Bass Largemouth Bass Northern Pike Walleye
                                                                                                                       
                                               

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