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SPRING VALLEY RESORT
223-4440
for reservations & information
(573) 223-4440
Clearwater Lake, Piedmont, MO
On Highway HH, 3/4 Mile below Clearwater Dam
Fishing Tournaments,
Large Groups &
Family Reunions are
ALWAYS WELCOME!
email us:
[email protected]
www.springvalleyresort.org
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BLUFF VIEW MARINA
clearwater’s destination station
2016 Events:
573.223.4849
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BLUFF
VIEW
RECREATIONAL
AREA
Bluff View may be
reached from Piedmont by driving north
on Highway 49, then
west on Route AA, to
the lake.
Aptly named, Bluff
View is across from
the longest and highestbluffonClearwater Lake.
It is downstream
from where Black
River enters the lake.
Black River is the main
tributary to Clearwa-
ter Lake.
A popular activity
here is motoring up
into the river to one
of the gravel bars.
Adults break out the
barbecue grill while
youngsters play in the
crystal clear water.
BluffViewisknown
for its spring run of
white bass. The spawn
typically occurs during
spring turkey season,
giving outdoorsmen a
chance to bag a gobbler in the morning
and catch quite a few
white bass in the afternoon.
Bass and crappie are
popular here too,
especially in Goose
Creek Bay. It is the
firstcoveontheeast
side of the lake downstream from the boat
ramp and marina.
Recentinstallationof
hardwood brush piles
near Goose Creek
make it easy to find
a good place to catch
fish.
If you don’t care to
fish, or they are not
biting, get up early
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to spend some time
with coffee cup in
hand, looking at the
bluffs as the early
morning sun lights
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as the bluffs provide
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asummerafternoon.
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(573) 224-3030
139 Front St.
Greenville, MO 63944
LUNCH SPECIALS
Lunch available every day from 11am - 3pm
(573) 223-2075
216 Piedmont Ave.
Piedmont, MO 63957
EXPRESS LUNCH $4.49
BEVERAGES
Iced Tea, Coffee, Soft Drinks (free refills) $1.75
Milk or Juice (no free refills) $1.89
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SUNDAY - THURSDAY 11AM - 8PM
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This is the largest campground area on Clearwater
Lake. It also has the largest
beach and picnic area.
Piedmont Park is the recreation area closest to the dam
on the lake side. To reach it,
take Route HH from Piedmont
to the dam, then Lake Road 3
and follow signs.
This area is most popular with
pleasure boaters, but when
boat traffic is slow, fishermen
use this area too.
The rocky jetties extending
into the lake from the dam
at- tract baitfish and crayfish,
which attract gamefish, which
attract fishermen.
Some hardwood brush piles
have been added inside the
points, making it even easier
for newcomers to figure out
where to catch fish.
Night fishing is popular here
too. People with pontoon
boats drift with lights over the
side to attract bait fish. The
bait fish in turn attract game
fish, which fishermen on the
pontoons catch as they drift
along.
Sometimes the lake looks like
Christmas in July at night, but
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with the aroma of barbecue in the air.
If you haven’t been to Piedmont Park
in a year or two, you may be surprised
at the recent additions.
A new beach, launch ramps and
launch ramp parking were added to
reduce congestion during busy weekends and to allow use at higher lake
levels. New access roads to these day
use facilities and to the marina were
constructed to separate traffic
from the camping areas; reducing
traffic through the camp loops and
making it easier for day users to swim,
boat or picnic.
In response to increased demands of
larger trailers, electric service at the
sites in Camp Loop B were increased
to 50 amp and water. Piedmont Park
hosts 95 campsites; 84 of which have
electric and 17 now have water
hookups.
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Calendar of Events
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CLEARWATER LAKE AREA LODGING:
CAMPING/CABINS/RESORTS/MOTELS
For more information related to the above businesses, refer to their ad
on the designated page in this guide. For quick reference, their telephone numbers are listed on the opposite page. Please remember that
you can always access additional information on our website at:
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US ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS RECREATIONAL
FACILITIES AT CLEARWATER LAKE
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CAMPING:
D - Dump Station
E - Electric Campsites
G - Group Camping
N - Non-Electric Sites
T - Pull-Through Sites
LODGING TELEPHONE NUMBERS:
BEAVER SPRINGS CAMPGROUND...(573) 223-4217
CLEARWATER LAKE RESORT............(573) 223-4521
KEMPER’S HIDEAWAY.........................(573) 223-7324
THE LAST RESORT..............................(573) 663-3623
SPRING VALLEY RESORT...................(573) 223-4440
SUNSET POINT RESORT....................(573) 223-7840
U-TURN RESORT.................................(573) 223-2583
WEBB CREEK CABINS........................(573) 462-2244
US ARMY CORPS/ENGINEERS..........(573) 223-7777
PICNIC:
A - Picnic Area
S - Group Shelter
TRAILS:
B - Bike
F - Fitness
H - Hiking
I - Interpretive
M - Multipurpose
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CLEARWATER LAKE
SPRING 2016
FISHING
REPORT
So far this March, Missouri Dept. of Consevation has added 4 new brush piles around
Bluff View Marina on the upper end of the lake. They all have 35 plus trees attached to concrete
blocks to provide underwater structure. (See the updated map on page 24 for locations of all tree
structure added).
Largemouth Bass are still holding strong numbers in the lake, with 30% of all fish caught
by Dept. Of Conservation being over 15 inches. The numbers have not changed since 1996. The
average size of Kentucky or Black Bass during studies this Spring were 11 inches with 20 % over
the 14 inch mark. So there will be no length limit in the lake for some time.
Catfish of all species are abundant in the lake as well as below the spillway . There are usually quite a few fish over 40 pounds taken every year. Usually by troutlines or floating jugs with
bluegill attached. Channel cat can be found almost anywhere in the lake or river and I personally
prefer using Sonny’s Super Sticky Channel Cat Bait.
The Conservation Dept. also released 550 spoonbill below the spillway this year. They
have been doing it for some time now. The numbers are starting to grow with a lot of fish in the
20 lb range. The best way to catch them is by snagging below the spillway. Just make sure its
in season. They have a lot of tagged fish in the area so make sure to call in any tags you might
find on your fish, as this helps keep track of fish movement and growth.
Now for my favorite.... CRAPPIE! Even though Clearwater Lake has a much slower
growth rate compared to the surrounding area, (only 7 inches per 3 years on average compared
to the rest of the state which is 9 inches per 3 years). What we don’t have get in size, we more
than make up for in quantity. With one of the most successful spawns being in 2014, the sizes
will only increase over the next couple of years. Mo. Dept. of Conservation is forecasting a larger
than normal size over the next 1-2 years. You can catch them trolling with jigs or just find any
structure and flip a minnow on a bobber. There has been a lot of talk in trying to keep the lake at
a more steady level to increase fish habitat, but with the lakes primary function being flood control, it makes it extremely difficult.
White bass numbers are healthy in Clearwater Lake at the time of printing. With size
primarily depending on shad spawning success . I have personally caught a lot of fish over 5
pounds using a white ‘Rooster Tail.” The best time for catching white bass is usually the second
week of turkey season, that is usually a great timeframe to go by. I hope to see you all on the
water! And for up-to-date fishing reports, check us out on Facebook at Clearwater Lake Piedmont Mo. Fishing Reports.
Witten By: Joshua Brown
2016 Statistics Provided by Paul Cieslewicz (Missouri Dept of Conservation)
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Mo Conservation Dept. dropping new brush piles.
Discover Fishing
Keep or release?
Even before you set out to fish, decide whether you’re fishing for fun or fishing for food. This will help you
choose gear and get ready to practice good catch-and-release techniques if you’re just fishing for fun. Catch-andrelease helps fish grow bigger.
If you handle fish carefully before releasing them, they have a good chance of surviving. Released fish can
be caught over and over again. They grow large and produce even more fish for our pleasure.
Fishing Tips:
Where to look and how to approach –
Many fish are constantly on the move, looking for food. You can either intercept them or wait for
them to come to you. If you know you are in a good spot – for example, where you have seen other people
catching fish or have caught them yourself- then it might be best to wait for them to return.
Be patient
If you are fishing unfamiliar waters, then it is often wiser to search for good fishing spots. Keep in
mind, however, that even the best fishing holes do not produce nonstop action. Patience has always been
a virtue among anglers.
Be sneaky
Being quiet is almost as important as being patient. The bigger the fish, the more skittish they are.
Commotion on a dock, along the shore or in a boat can scare fish away or cause them to stop feeding.
Conversation is fine, but jumping, running or banging equipment will reduce your catch. Think sneaky.
You can usually get closer to fish under cloudy or windy conditions or in flowing water. When trout fishing
in streams, wear muted colors and keep a low profile. Try not to let your shadow fall over areas you are
fishing.
Stealth also applies to the way you present your bait or lure. Don’t cast directly to the spot where
you think the fish are. Instead, cast beyond them and reel until your bait or lure is in among the fish.
Learn to recognize a bite. Fish may hit bait or lure ferociously, tentatively or somewhere in between, making it difficult to predict how you may see or feel a bite.
Bobbers could jiggle, plunge downward or skate across the water. If the fish swims upward after
taking the bait, your stick bobber may lay flat or float higher in the water.
When bottom fishing, you may see your rod tip plunge downward or quiver, or your line may unexpectedly go slack.
If you are holding your fishing pole, you may feel a tap, a tug or a pull, or the line may go slack.
Story provided by the Missouri Department of Conservation.
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For Campground Reservations, call
1-877-444-6777.
Online, www.recreation.gov
HIGHWAY K RECREATION AREA
Highway K Recreation
Area is located on Black
River well above Clearwater Lake. It is on State
Highway K, about midway between Ellington
and Annapolis, MO.
This area is unique
compared to the rest of
the project for the types
of recreation offered.
With river levels too
shallow for speed boats,
pontoons or even bass
boats, the upper Black
River offers crystal clear
water that is perfect
for canoes, rafts, innertubes and kayaks. When
summer temperatures
climb to the 90’s and
above, the river also
provides a great opportunity for wading and
swimming.
The camp on the west
side of the river is located above the river
valley and sports 50 amp
electrical service and
water hook-ups at each
of the twenty campsites.
Highway K is a popular day use area, too.
There are no man-made
beaches at Highway K.
Instead, extensive gravel
bars provide natural areas for sunbathing, picnics and headquarters
for youngsters swimming and playing in the
water.
Anglers also have the
opportunity to enjoy
the river which provides
quality smallmouth bass
and goggle-eye.
The park is centrally located, just a short drive
from some of the state’s
premier geological and
historical points of interest. Not far away are
Elephant Rocks State
Park, Johnson’s Shut-Ins
State Park and Taum
Sauk Mountain (highest point in Missouri).
History buffs can visit
Fort Davidson Civil War
Historic Site.
Whatever your interests, Highway K offers
plenty of recreation opportunities as well as the
natural beauty of the
Ozarks.
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Thinking of moving to the Clearwater Lake area?
If you’ve had it with city traffic, high
taxes, metro housing prices and you just
don’t feel safe . . . .
These are common reasons people give
for wanting to move to the Clearwater area.
There’s lots to get away from in the city.
This region not only provides relief from
city pressures, it offers reasons to move here
even if you really haven’t been pounded by
the city’s pressures.
Outdoor recreational opportunities
abound, as you can see from the rest of this
booklet. But how is the area as a place to
live?
SCHOOLS
No one wants to live where kids are given
the short end of the stick. Clearwater R-I
School District has been highly rated since
1979. Yet compared to some city tax rates,
education is a bargain here.
Southern Reynolds County R-II has a 1-A
accreditation with about 500 students. South
Iron R-I was the first A+ designated school
in Missouri.
And just because you are an adult, perhaps
retired, does not mean you no longer want to
learn. Three Rivers College at Poplar Bluff
is the official post-high school educational
facility for the Clearwater area. Computer
classes are some of the most popular classes
they offer for adults. But if you can’t get
enough there, you can enroll in Mineral Area
College at Park Hills, or at Southeast Missouri University at Cape Girardeau.
A glance at the map shows they’re an
hour or so away. But that’s not far when you
don’t have to fight city traffic and can enjoy
the scenery of the changing seasons.
MEDICAL
There are two clinics in Piedmont for
medical care. And there are two clinics and a
hospital at Ellington.
If nursing home care should be needed
sometime in the future, quality care is available at Clark Mountain Nursing Home,
Brent B. Tinnin Manor and elsewhere in the
region.
Emergencies - ambulance service and
helicopter are available.
SHOPPING
When you get right down to it, you can
probably find anything you really need at
retailers in the lake area. And if you are used
to mall merchandise, you will probably be
pleasantly surprised by the different offerings
of many stores.
But when you have a craving for the malltype stuff, you can satisfy the craving at
Poplar Bluff, Cape Girardeau or Farmington - all accessible in about the same time it
would take for a cross-town drive in St. Louis.
Springfield’s Bass Pro Shop is 3-4 hours away
at Springfield.
RETIREMENT
If you are considering moving here to retire,
consider that there is already a sizeable retirement community in the lake area, complete
with senior centers. Others have found pleasant, affordable living here and can help you
make the move most comfortably. It helps to
move to an area where
others have similar needs and desires.
THE ECONOMY
The lake area has a multi-faceted economy,
not dependent on only one thing. Tourism
and travel is a sizeable thing. So is the timber
industry. Farming is primarily cattle ranching,
but there is some cropping too. Retail isn’t
huge, but for this sparcely settled area, the
Clearwater area is a shopping hub.
There is some manufacturing and mining, but like everywhere, manufacturing is a
smaller part of the economy now than it once
was. One of the fastest growing things in this
area is a software company. So, yes, the area
is high tech too. State and federal agencies
provide considerable employment.
REAL ESTATE
Like everywhere else, prices are going up.
That’s why some folks buy property for recreation now, retirement later. Compared to other
areas, prices here are mostly bargains.
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L. Dwayne Hackworth
Michael J. Hackworth
Joy J. Ferguson
Jennifer Hackworth-Thompson
Jason M. Cox
Clearwater Lake Visitor’s Guide,
2014,
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WHY PLAN YOUR NEXT VISIT TO CLEARWATER LAKE?
FAMILY VACATIONS • WEEKEND GET-A-WAYS • FAMILY REUNIONS
BIRTHDAYS • ANNIVERSARIES • GIRLS OR GUYS WEEKENDS
DAY TRIPS • OFFICE PARTIES • OR JUST BECAUSE YOU CAN
Corps camp, use fees
Sites with 50 amp electric and water service are $20
a night and are available in River Road, Piedmont, Bluff
View and Highway K Parks. Water and electric sites at
Webb Creek are $20 a night.
Other Corps sites with electric hook-ups are $16 a
night and the fee for a basic non-electric site is $14.
There are a total of 391 campsites available, of which 325
have electric.
Many sites may be reserved. Call 1-877-444-6777. The
rest are first come first served.
There is also a boat launch fee of $3, and a fee of up to
$1 per person for beach use ($4 maximum per car).
You can buy an annual tag for boat launching. for $30.
It costs less with various senior discounts.
Wayne County Saddle Club
The WCSC meets the first Monday of every
month with the exception of February when our
board meets. Winter meetings are at local restaurants
and fair weather meetings are at the Hal McClain
arena property, located in the area of the Piedmont
Airport.
Last year we hosted three organized events and it
is likely this year we’ll host four or more. In addition,
we have potlucks, hot dog roasts and arena rides as
well as occasional horse intro events for children.
Mike Henson is the current president and can be
contacted for membership info at 856-4263.
Robbi’s
Zephyr Cafe
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• Breakfast Daily • Lunch Specials
• Buffet, Fri. Sat. Sun
• Meeting/Banquet Room
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Tommy & Amy D. (Cape Girardeau)
“When our friends ask us where our favorite place to vacation is we always
tell them Clearwater Lake in Piedmont! There's nothing quite like taking
a boat out and relaxing on the lake all day. This photo is from our
"Mini-Moon" after our wedding in September of 2014. To some it may
not seem to be much, but to us it's a little slice of paradise!”
Linda W. (Festus)
“The people in the area are very friendly. They treat us like family.
We love the hometown feeling the area has...it’s our
home away from home!”
Jimmy C. & Bess Ann B. (Farmington)
“Jimmy & I have been coming to Clearwater since we were kids. Over
the years, we’ve brought our children along with us and now we love
bringing our grandchildren. There isn’t a better place in Missouri that
offers such a variety of recreational activities and a BEAUTIFUL view!”
Jan G. (O’Fallon)
“We’ve been taking family vacations to the Clearwater area since the early
60’s. The area offers amazing camgrounds and some of the best fishing
in the state. I love seeing my children still visit Clearwater year after
year, creating new memories with their families!”
Frank & Sandi C. (Farmington)
“For us it's like going home.
The tranquility and its beauty is like a slice of heaven.
The lake is our happy place!”
Patty O. (Grayridge)
“Clearwater Lake area has so many options for outdoor fun!
I can choose a lazy day on the beach at the lake and an easy
trail for walking my old dog. On a more energetic day,
I can have a fast float in the river or a challenging hike!”
Cindy P. (Goldman)
“I look so forward to spending my time off at Clearwater Lake.
I can ski any day of the week at any time,knowing the lake will
not be over crowded or unsafe. I can't think of any other
lake that I would want to call my own.”
Kim H. (Festus)
‘The Clearwater Lake area has become our family get-a-way.
We lovecamping, kayaking, fishing and even just relaxing.
It’s close enough to home yet far enough away to where
it still feels like a vacation!’
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