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Lake Truman

Lay Of The Land

This 55,600-plus acre lake offers 958 miles of coastline
and has created a diverse wildlife area rich in the history
of Osage Indians, explorers, fur trappers, traders and
settlers. Harry S Truman State Park, located on the
peninsula that juts into the lake, opened in 1983.

Clear waters, dramatic bluffs and vibrant
summer and fall colors make Harry S Truman
State Park an ideal place to vacation. The park
offers a marina, ample fishing and boating
opportunities and water that are ideal for
every kind of swimmer. Hiking trails, picnic
areas and campsites that dot the park’s open
oak woodlands, natural grasslands and lakeside
areas let visitors enjoy the abundance of wildlife
and recreation opportunities at this park.

Truman Lake is a great location for fishing, even
in the winter, as power from Truman Dam helps
heat the water. Truman Lake is nationally known
for its excellent crappie and bass fishing but
boasts great fishing of walleye, hybrid bass and
other species of fish. The reservoir is fed by four
rivers and several small streams, creating a
broad diversity for fishing.

More than 8,800 acres of timber were left
standing in the lake to improve aquatic
habitat.

The state records for Missouri
Largemouth @ 13.14 lbs,
Smallmouth @ 7.2 lbs, and
Spotted bass @ 7.08 lbs.

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Lake Truman Lay of The Land