Can you Swim in Lake Catatoga? Yes |
What are the Nearby Cities to Lake Catatoga? between St. Louis and Springfield, just 15 miles west of the city of Litchfield |
Lake Catatoga
Fishing Information |
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These waters are stocked with crappie, walleye, bluegill, catfish and bass; such variety combined with an irregular shoreline make it a phenomenal fishing location.
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Lake Catatoga
Boating Information |
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A "no wake" policy is enforced upon the lake, creating safer conditions for swimming and boating. This also keeps the noise level down for residents with lakeside property.
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Lake Catatoga
Local Area Businesses |
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A great day trip from Lake Catatoga is the Shoal Creek Nature Conservation Area, located east of Island View Lake. The park is comprised of 276 acres of gorgeous prairie, rocky area and forest. Over 700 kinds of plants, 74 pairs of breeding birds and 71 species of butterflies attract outdoor enthusiasts from near and far. The Rotary Trail is an interpretive trail made up of two loops, totaling just under a mile in length. It is named for the Litchfield Rotary Club, an organization that installed numerous bluebird houses along the path.
The Denby Prairie Nature Reserve is also near Lake Catatoga, offering endless fields of tall grass and wildflowers. Hunters should check out the 40-acre Goode's Woods nature preserve and hunting area. It is situated just above Otter Lake, which offers some of the best muskie fishing in the state.
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