02-08-2025
Lions Lake to be drained in Warrensburg; anglers can remove as many fish as possible
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) has authorized an Emergency Fish Salvage Order for Lions Lake in Johnson County, Missouri.
The order is in effect now through Aug. 31.
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The city of Warrensburg, which owns Lions Lake, wants to deepen the lake and develop more walking paths around the area. That will require the water to be completely drained, according to MDC.
The Emergency Fish Salvage Order will enable anglers to remove as many fish as possible before the lake is drained to minimize waste.
During the order, anglers may take all species of fish from the lake – excluding endangered species listed in .
There is also a temporary suspension of fishing methods restrictions on Lions Lake, MDC said. In addition to fishing methods already authorized for the lake, the order enables anglers to take fish by the following methods during hours when Lions Lake is open: gig, atlatl, underwater spearfishing, bow, crossbow, snagging, grabbing, dip net, throw net, seine, and by hand.
These temporary parameters apply only to Lions Lake in Johnson County. All other permit, season and limit requirements will remain in effect.
Anglers between the ages of 16 and 65 must still hold a valid Missouri Fishing Permit to fish at the lake.
The eight-acre area is closed to the public from 10 p.m. to 4 a.m. unless users are actively fishing. Boats are allowed with trolling motors or no motors.
The lake is located in Warrensburg at the junction of South Maguire Street/Route DD (Hale Lake Road). Take Route DD (Hale Lake Road) west 0.75 miles, then take Rotary Drive north 0.33 miles.
For more information on Lions Lake, click here.
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