Holden City Lake

About The Lake

With 385 acres of water nestled in the middle of 600 acres of undisturbed land, the Holden City Lake offers some of the best crappie, bluegill, bass and catfish fishing in Missouri. Along with fishing, people from all around enjoy hiking, horseback riding, and picnicking. There is a boat ramp at the north end of the lake and restrooms at the north and east end of the lake for your convenience.

Every visitor must observe the rules posted on the signs. There is NO PARKING on any grassy area; we ask all horse trailers to park at the south entrance as there is a spot that is higher and less subject to getting stuck in the mud.

While no rifle or pistol use is allowed, located around the shores are 7 fowl hunting blind sites. A drawing is held for the blinds with the drawing date announced prior to the season.

If you'd like to fish at the City Lake, both a Lake Permit and a fishing license are required unless you are under 16, or over 65. If you are within either of those age groups, then a lake permit is not necessary; however, check with https://mdc.mo.gov/sites/default/files/2024-02/Summary%20of%20Missouri%20Fishing%202024_508.pdf for Missouri's rules and regulations for fishing restrictions.

Fees for Permits:

SHELTER AREA/GROUP EVENTS $ 75.00
Individual Annual Resident $20.00
Individual Annual Non-Resident $25.00
Family Annual Resident $25.00
Family Annual Non-Resident $30.00
One Day Resident $5.00
One Day Non-Resident $10.00
Family One Day Resident $15.00
Family One Day Non-Resident $20.00

A "resident" is defined as anyone living in the 64040 or 64061 zip codes. Identification will be required to prove residency.

To purchase your lake permit, go to one of the following locations:

K&A Creations, 219 S. Market, Holden, MO 64040

Brillhart Gun Shop, 312 E. 4th Street, Holden, MO 64040

Yoss Brothers, 1200 E. 10th Street, Holden, MO 64040

Shenanigans Liquor, 1646 SW State Route 58, Kingsville, MO 64061

Holden City Hall, 101 W. 3rd Street, Holden, MO 64040

Please note: City Hall now accepts credit/debit cards. For your convenience, email cityclerk@holdenmo.gov and ask for the appropriate application for the permit. Once the application is filled out and returned to the City Clerk, the link to the online payment page will be sent to you. The permit is not valid until City Hall has received your funds. You are still welcome pay by check/cash at City Hall.