Pomme de Terre Lake
Reservoir Missouri lake popular for fishing and boating
A U.S. Army Corps reservoir in Missouri used for boating, camping and bass fishing, with lakeside recreation facilities and seasonal events.
Pomme de Terre Lake is a reservoir on the Pomme de Terre River in southwestern Missouri. It is managed for flood control and recreation by federal and state agencies.
The lake was created by damming the Pomme de Terre River to provide flood control and recreational access for the region. Management combines federal recreation facilities with a state park along the shoreline.
The reservoir sits in Polk and adjacent counties in southwestern Missouri, with the nearest small towns providing access roads and services for visitors.
- Access and use: Access is via county roads from nearby towns and the lake is used primarily for boating, fishing and camping outside of flood-control operations.
What to See #
- Pomme de Terre State Park: A state park runs along part of the shoreline and provides campgrounds, picnic areas and boat ramps for recreational users.
- USACE recreation areas: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers recreation areas maintain boat ramps, day-use areas and some campsites around the lake.
Tips for Visiting Pomme de Terre Lake #
- Use the official state-park facilities and boat ramps at Pomme de Terre State Park when launching a boat-these ramps and campground units concentrate services and overnight options.
- Plan mornings for fishing and calm-water boating; holiday weekends are busiest, so choose weekdays or shoulder-season days to avoid crowds at popular coves and ramps.
- If you want quieter stretches of shoreline, head to less-developed coves away from the main park units rather than the primary marinas and beaches.
Best Time to Visit Pomme de Terre Lake #
Best from late spring through early autumn (May-September) when temperatures are warm and the lake is active.
Weather & Climate near Pomme de Terre Lake #
Pomme de Terre Lake's climate is classified as Humid Subtropical - Humid Subtropical climate with hot summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -6°C to 32°C. Abundant rainfall (1034 mm/year), wettest in May.
January
January is the coldest month with highs of 5°C and lows of -6°C. Moderate rainfall (39 mm).
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February
February is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of -4°C. Moderate rainfall (47 mm).
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March
March is cold with highs of 14°C and lows of 1°C. Regular rainfall (85 mm).
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April
April is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 6°C. Regular rainfall (96 mm).
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May
May is cool with highs of 24°C and lows of 12°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (124 mm).
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June
June is mild with highs of 29°C and lows of 17°C. Significant rainfall (114 mm).
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July
July is the warmest month with highs of 32°C and lows of 20°C. Regular rainfall (87 mm).
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August
August is warm with highs of 32°C and lows of 18°C. Regular rainfall (90 mm).
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September
September is mild with highs of 27°C and lows of 14°C. Significant rainfall (113 mm).
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October
October is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 8°C. Regular rainfall (99 mm).
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November
November is cold with highs of 14°C and lows of 2°C. Moderate rainfall (79 mm).
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December
December is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of -3°C. Moderate rainfall (61 mm).
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