Best Lakes for Kayaking Near Springfield
Missouri
1 kayaking lakes within driving distance of Springfield, Missouri, ranked by water quality and kayaking-specific filters. Filtered for grade A, B, or C water quality, public access, and ideal paddling size (30-3,000 acres).
Lakes near Springfield are sparser (1 graded lakes within reach), so the choices are limited. Fellows Lake (A) is the standout.
Filtered for kayaking, the nearby-lake list narrows further. kayaking-specific signals — fish species, public access, depth profile, motor-boat congestion — interact with the LakeGrade rubric in different ways depending on the use case.
| # | Lake | County | Grade | Distance | Clarity | Depth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fellows Lake | Greene | A | 8.2 mi | 7.2 ft | - |
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Source: EPA National Aquatic Resource Surveys, 2026.