Best Lakes Near Springfield, MO
14 lakes within 50 miles of Springfield, ranked on agency water-quality readings.
14 lakes within 50 miles of Springfield have nutrient and algae readings on record. Fellows Lake in Greene County leads the set on measured water quality, with about 7.2 ft of clarity. 11 of the 14 have a recorded public access point.
A moderate cluster of 14 measured lakes lies within reach of Springfield. Fellows Lake has the lowest nutrient and algae readings of the set.
The lakes below are sorted on measured water quality. If you have a specific activity in mind, swimming, kayaking, ice-fishing, family-fishing, the activity-specific sub-pages will filter further.
| Lake | Distance | County | Clarity | Depth | Fish |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fellows Lake | 8.2 mi | Greene | 7.2 ft | - | 0 |
| Lake Taneycomo | 35.5 mi | Taney | 3.3 ft | - | 0 |
| Lake Taneycomo @ Rockaway Beach | 36.2 mi | Taney | 8.7 ft | - | 0 |
| Lake Taneycomo Ab. Bee Cr. Arm | 37.4 mi | Taney | 13.3 ft | - | 0 |
| Lake Taneycomo | 38.7 mi | Taney | 12.6 ft | - | 0 |
| Lake Taneycomo | 39.9 mi | Taney | 8.9 ft | - | 0 |
| Table Rock L. @ Mouth of James R. Arm Lake | 42.3 mi | Stone | 7.9 ft | - | 0 |
| Table Rock L. Ab. Carter Br. Lake | 48.4 mi | Barry | 6.8 ft | - | 0 |
| James R. Just Ab. Lake Springfield | 6.8 mi | Greene | 4.2 ft | - | 0 |
| Stockton Lake | 37.7 mi | Cedar | 5.8 ft | - | 0 |
| Lake Taneycomo @ Shepherd of the Hills Fh | 42.3 mi | Taney | — | - | 0 |
| Pomme de Terre L. Central Arm Lake | 44.8 mi | Hickory | 3 ft | - | 0 |
| Lake Springfield | 6.9 mi | Greene | 1.6 ft | - | 0 |
| Pomme de Terre Lake | 44.6 mi | Hickory | 2.6 ft | - | 0 |
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Cleanest Lakes Near Springfield
8.2 mi · Greene County · 7.2 ft clarity
35.5 mi · Taney County · 3.3 ft clarity
36.2 mi · Taney County · 8.7 ft clarity
37.4 mi · Taney County · 13.3 ft clarity
38.7 mi · Taney County · 12.6 ft clarity
39.9 mi · Taney County · 8.9 ft clarity
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many lakes are near Springfield?
There are 14 lakes with water-quality readings on record within 50 miles of Springfield, Missouri. 11 of them have a recorded public access point and 13 have a clarity reading.
What are the best lakes near Springfield for fishing?
0 lakes near Springfield have documented fish species data. The best fishing lakes combine favourable water-quality readings with diverse fish populations. 0 lakes within 50 miles have 5 or more documented fish species.
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Source: EPA National Aquatic Resource Surveys, 2026.