Busch Conservation Area Concessionaire Bait Shop Open for Business!
It’s that time of year to drop a line in the water and take advantage of the 32 fishing lakes at the August A. Busch Memorial Conservation Area! With species such as bluegill, catfish, muskie, bullheads, carp, largemouth bass and others, there’s something for everyone and you’re sure to get a bite. And to make your fishing trip even easier, the Outpost Bait Shop is offering bait and tackle, fishing permits, ice, snack items, boat and motor rentals, an ATM and much more!
The hours are from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. seven days a week beginning March 20. They will be open this year through late fall.
In addition, the MDC St. Louis Regional Office, located right next door, has loads of great fishing information including regulation booklets, identification guides, fishing prospects, statewide trout maps, smallmouth bass maps, fish rulers and much more. While you’re there, stop by and see what you’ll be fishing for. Our interpretive room boasts exhibits on forest, fish and wildlife, an interactive oak tree and two aquariums – one over 1,500 gallons!
Fishing and restroom facilities accessible to people with disabilities are provided on lakes 2, 6, 15, 33 and 34. Lakes 33 and 34 have disabled-accessible floating fishing docks and are a great benefit for disabled anglers.
So come out and spend the day on the Busch Conservation Area fishing for some of Missouri’s finest fish. For more information log onto our website at www.conservation.state.mo.us.
