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Lake Wappapello

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Lake Wappapello is a fishing lake in Missouri, set within the Wappapello Lake land unit managed by the Army Corps of Engineers. It is an easy outing, and its location on Corps land makes it a straightforward stop for anglers in the area. For comfortable weather, aim for late spring or early fall. Typical averages from the nearby Wappapello Dam weather station show May highs around 76°F and September highs near 80°F, with July peaking at about 88°F. Several other spots sit within a short drive. Peoples Creek, a pier fishing area, is about 5 miles away, and Eagle Point Recreation Area and Spillway Recreation Area are both within about 6 miles. The Ozark Trail-Wappapello Connector hike is roughly 4.6 miles off.