Delaney (Robert G.) Lake Fishing
A 113-acre Missouri lake in Mississippi County.
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Delaney (Robert G.) Lake in the MDC files
Delaney (Robert G.) Lake covers 113 acres in Mississippi County, going by the MDC waterbody outline. The closest Census place is Diehlstadt, about 3 miles from the MDC label point. It is one of the waters of the MDC Southeast Region. Its managing area is Robert G. Delaney Lake Conservation Area.
MDC counts 1 mapped ramp on its shore. The dock layer lists 3 docks and jetties.
MDC Managed Public Waterbody outlines (GIS acres, region, managing area) on gisblue.mdc.mo.gov, Census 2023 places, retrieved October 27, 2026. MDC office phone: 573-290-5730.
Putting a boat or a line into Delaney (Robert G.) Lake
- Robert G. Delaney Lake Conservation Areaboat ramp, parking, privy nearby; Missouri Department of Conservation
Where to cast from land at Delaney (Robert G.) Lake
- Robert G. Delaney Lake Conservation Areafishing dock
- Robert G. Delaney Lake Conservation Areafishing dock, accessible
- Robert G. Delaney Lake Conservation Areafish cleaning station
MDC boat ramp/access, dock and jetty layers; USACE Little Rock District ramps and USACE recreation areas; retrieved October 27, 2026.
The rulebook for Delaney (Robert G.) Lake
| Species | Daily limit and length | Season |
|---|---|---|
| Black bass (largemouth, smallmouth, spotted/Kentucky) | 6 a day | All year |
| Channel catfish | 10 a day | All year |
| Blue catfish | 5 a day | All year |
| Flathead catfish | 5 a day | All year |
| Crappie (black and white) | 30 a day | All year |
| Goggle-eye (Ozark, rock, and shadow bass) and warmouth | 15 a day; 7" minimum | All year |
| Muskellunge | 1 (daily limit is 1 muskellunge or 1 northern pike); 36" minimum | All year |
| Northern pike | 1 (daily limit is 1 muskellunge or 1 northern pike) | All year |
| Paddlefish (spoonbill) | 2 a day; 32" minimum (eye to fork of tail) | March 15–April 30 |
| Pickerel (chain and grass) | 6 a day | All year |
| Shovelnose sturgeon | 10 a day; 30" maximum (snout to fork of tail) | All year |
| Trout (rainbow and brown) | 4 a day; Rainbow: none; Brown: 15" minimum in streams | All year |
| Walleye and sauger | 4 a day; 15" minimum | All year |
| White, yellow, and striped bass and their hybrids | 15 a day; No more than 4 longer than 18" | All year |
Start from the statewide table for Delaney (Robert G.) Lake; the booklet exceptions override it.
Limits and seasons as printed in A Summary of Missouri Fishing Regulations 2026 (MDC, effective March 1, 2026), page 20 (booklet PDF); retrieved October 27, 2026.
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Of the lakes listed, Old Chute 7, Seven Island Conservation Area is biggest, 58 acres.
| Lake | Distance | Acres | Ramps | Attractors | Species named |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delaney (Robert G.) Lake | 113 | 1 | 0 | 0 | |
| Recreational Complex Lake | 12 miles southwest | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bird's Blue Hole | 14 miles east | 10 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Thirtyfour Corner Blue Hole | 17 miles southeast | 12 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Tywappity Community Lake | 22 miles northwest | 36 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Old Chute 7, Seven Island Conservation Area | 25 miles south | 58 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
MDC waterbody outlines, ramp and attractor layers, 2026 prospects; retrieved October 27, 2026.
The neighbourhood of Delaney (Robert G.) Lake in Missouri
More MDC lakes around Delaney (Robert G.) Lake
- Recreational Complex Lake12 miles southwest
- Bird's Blue Hole14 miles east
- Thirtyfour Corner Blue Hole17 miles southeast
- Tywappity Community Lake22 miles northwest
- Old Chute 7, Seven Island Conservation Area25 miles south
Bait and tackle a short drive from Delaney (Robert G.) Lake
- Charlestonian Fish N' Hutbait and tackle shop, Charleston, 3 miles
Home-base towns for Delaney (Robert G.) Lake
- Charleston3 miles
- East Prairie12 miles
- Sikeston13 miles
Missouri county pages that take in Delaney (Robert G.) Lake
- Mississippi Countyseat: Charleston
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Telling the fish of Delaney (Robert G.) Lake apart by photo

Photo: Dominic, CC BY 4.0

Photo: Nick Tobler (Cowturtle), CC BY 4.0

Photo: USFWS Mountain Prairie, Public domain

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Quick answers about Delaney (Robert G.) Lake
How do I find Delaney (Robert G.) Lake on a Missouri map?
Head for Mississippi County, the MDC Southeast Region, about 3 miles from Diehlstadt.
How big is Delaney (Robert G.) Lake on the MDC outline?
Close to 113 acres.
Is there a public boat ramp at Delaney (Robert G.) Lake?
There are 1 mapped ramp; try Robert G. Delaney Lake Conservation Area.
What does the MDC fish list say about Delaney (Robert G.) Lake?
No fish roster is on file for it.
Which regulations cover Delaney (Robert G.) Lake?
Black bass (largemouth, smallmouth, spotted/Kentucky): 6 a day; All year.
Which Missouri permit covers Delaney (Robert G.) Lake?
Missouri anglers 16 through 64 carry a fishing permit: $14 a year for residents, $57 for nonresidents, or $9 for a daily permit.
Is a big outboard welcome on Missouri's Delaney (Robert G.) Lake?
MDC lists no rule in this set; check on site.
Which Missouri tackle shop sits closest to Delaney (Robert G.) Lake?
Charlestonian Fish N' Hut is about 3 miles from the water.
Take the Ozark back roads to Delaney (Robert G.) Lake
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