Lower Taum Sauk Lake

Driving Directions

To reach Lower Taum Sauk Lake, take Route U north of Lesterville until it ends and becomes County Road 204. Continue on CR 204 for approximately 3 miles to a junction. Turn left at the junction and follow the signs to the area. To reach it from Ironton, go south on Highway 21 to Route AA, then turn right and follow Route AA to its end. Go left on County Road 204 and follow it west 5 miles to the area.

Highlights

This is a forest area. Facilities/features: boat ramp, Lower Taum Sauk Lake (200 acres).

About This Area

Starting February 1st the lower reservior and campground is open only from Friday 7:00 AM - Sunday 7:00 PM.

General Information

Southeast

Reynolds

573-223-4525

Leased

The lake was closed to the public in 2006.

 Starting February 1st the lower Reservior and campground is open on Friday at 7:00 AM  - Sunday at 7:00 PM . Other times it is CLOSED.

Activities
Activity
(Activity Explanations)		 Comments
(Population Definition)
Bird Watching   
Camping - Individual Campsites  No amenities provided. 
Canoeing   
Fishing - Bass Good population.  
Fishing - Catfish Fair population.  
Fishing - Crappie Fair population.  
Fishing - Sunfish Good population.  
Hiking  No designated trails 

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Conservation Department Facilities
Facility Item Name Count Comments
Boat Ramp - Lake - Concrete  1   
Camping Area - Individual Campsites  1  20 camping sites. 
Parking Lotaccessible 1  1-Gravel Parking Lot with a concrete pad. 
Privy/Restroomaccessible 2   

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Features
Feature Item Name Count Size Comments
Fishing Lake or Pond Lower Taum Sauk Lake 1 200.00 acres Extreme water level fluctuations during times of power generation. 

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Land Cover Types
Land Type Acres Comments
Lakes/Ponds 200.00  
Forest and Woodland 1140.00  
Total Area Acres:1340.00 

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Designated Trails
Trail Name Trail Type Length
No Designated Trails

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Shooting Range General Information

This area has no shooting ranges.

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