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Lamar City Lake

Wildlife at Lamar City LakeThe Lamar City Lake is located at 214 SE 15th Road and covers 250 acres. It is used primarily for the city's water source, although it is also used for recreational fishing. Located at the lake are picnic tables, a playground for children, a covered boat dock, and four fishing piers.
  • Fishing & Boating Fees (in addition to all state and federal regulations)
  • Daily Fishing Permit - $2.00
  • Fishing Lamar City Lake Daily Boat Permit - $3.00
  • Season Fishing Permit - $15.00
  • Season Boat Permit - $10.00


The Lake Office closes during the winter. 2010 the office will close on November 19th. All annual permits are also available at City Hall. Day use permits are available at the self pay box on site.
The Office will reopen in the Spring.

Fishing Permits
Season Permits on Sale Now at Recreation Office (Backstage at Thiebaud) or at City Hall (1104 Broadway.) 

City Lake Play EquipmentAnglers are reminded to release any grass carp caught at City lake or at Wheeler Park Pond, as they help keep the moss and unwanted plants down.  Length limits brochures are available for all other species at the lake office or by clicking on this link.

Boat Slip Rentals
Contact the Lake Office to Reserve one of our 16 standard or 2 pontoon size slips.  Costs vary from $180 - $220 a year depending upon size.Lamar City Lake Docks

Lengths and Limits
Lamar City Lake enforces lengths and limits for game fish. Click on the link for a brochure which has a list of lengths and limits per specie.

Contact
Summer Hours: Weekdays 8am-5pm & Sat/Sun 7am-5pm
Lake Office Phone: 417-682-4476 or call the Parks & Rec office during the Winter at 417-682-5851
Email: info@lamarparks.org