Lake Remembrance Fishing
A 48-acre Missouri lake in Jackson County.
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Lake Remembrance, measured and mapped
Missouri anglers get 48 acres of lake at Lake Remembrance, a water of Jackson County. Plan on about 2 miles to reach Grain Valley, the nearest town. Fisheries work here belongs to the MDC Kansas City Region. The surrounding ground is Lake Remembrance (Blue Springs).
There are also 1 dock or jetty.
Anglers can carry in small jon boats with electric motors, canoes, and kayaks, but the use of belly boats or wading the shoreline is not allowed by the City of Blue Springs. Anglers can carry in small johnboats with electric motors, canoes, and kayaks, however; the use of belly boats or wading along the shoreline is not allowed by the City of Blue Springs.
Boating note quoted from the MDC 2026 Fishing Prospects report for Lake Remembrance.
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: 816-622-0900.
Lake Remembrance in the 2026 Fishing Prospects
MDC fisheries staff wrote this outlook for Lake Remembrance in the 2026 Missouri Fishing Prospects:
This is a 54-acre lake and anglers will find an expansive paved parking lot on the dam, along with good fishing for a variety of species. Anglers can carry in small johnboats with electric motors, canoes, and kayaks, however; the use of belly boats or wading along the shoreline is not allowed by the City of Blue Springs. An all-weather trail provides access to the entire shoreline and a disabled accessible dock along the east shoreline was constructed by the City of Blue Springs in conjunction with MDC. A small parking lot with a trail to the upper end of the lake can be accessed from Duncan Road on the north side of the lake.
Largemouth bass fishing should continue to be fair for both legal (greater-than 15-inches) and sublegal (less-than 15-inches) fish. Previous sampling shows a low density bass population. Try fishing with spinnerbaits, crankbaits, and soft plastics around timber, emergent vegetation, and submerged weed edges should result in some success for bass anglers.
Lake Remembrance typically provides plenty for panfish. B luegill fishing should be good with fish up to 7-inches in length. These fish have excellent body condition which will make them ready and able to bend a rod. Try fishing areas near vegetation such as the water lily beds along the east shoreline. Be sure to bring nightcrawlers or crickets to ensure plenty of bites. Small jigs and spinnerbaits also work well if you prefer artificial baits. Redear sunfish are not as common as the bluegill, yet they are nice-sized. Previous sampling shows several fish greater than 8 inches.
MDC, 2026 Missouri Fishing Prospects (report), quoted; retrieved October 27, 2026.
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These fish are tied to Lake Remembrance through MDC reporting and records, not a full netting census.
MDC 2026 Fishing Prospects text, MDC State Record Fish list and MDC trout program statements, retrieved October 27, 2026.
Boat ramps serving Lake Remembrance
No ramp point exists for Lake Remembrance in MDC data.
Shore anglers' spots at Lake Remembrance
- Lake Remembrance (Blue Springs)fishing dock, accessible
Fallback launches near Lake Remembrance
- Blue Springs Lake (Jackson County) (east ramp)Blue Springs Lake, 4 miles southwest
- Lake Jacomo (Jackson County) (north ramp)Lake Jacomo, 6 miles southwest
- Blue Springs Lake (Jackson County) (west ramp)Blue Springs Lake, 6 miles west
- Lake Jacomo (Jackson County) (south ramp)Lake Jacomo, 7 miles southwest
- Prairie Lee Lake (Jackson County)Prairie Lee Lake, 8 miles southwest
- Lone Jack Lake Conservation AreaLone Jack Lake, 10 miles south
MDC boat ramp/access, dock and jetty layers; USACE Little Rock District ramps and USACE recreation areas; retrieved October 27, 2026.
Limits that govern Lake Remembrance
| 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 |
Unless named below, Lake Remembrance follows the statewide rows.
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.
How Lake Remembrance compares with nearby water
The largest neighbour in the table is Lake Jacomo, 1,002 acres.
| Lake | Distance | Acres | Ramps | Attractors | Species named |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Remembrance | 48 | 0 | 0 | 4 | |
| Blue Springs Lake | 5 miles west | 692 | 3 | 118 | 9 |
| Lake Jacomo | 6 miles southwest | 1,002 | 3 | 17 | 8 |
| Prairie Lee Lake | 8 miles southwest | 143 | 1 | 10 | 0 |
| Lone Jack Lake | 10 miles south | 31 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Catclaw Lake | 10 miles southwest | 40 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
MDC waterbody outlines, ramp and attractor layers, 2026 prospects; retrieved October 27, 2026.
Bait, beds and backup water by Lake Remembrance
Backup lakes close to Lake Remembrance
- Blue Springs Lake5 miles west
- Lake Jacomo6 miles southwest
- Prairie Lee Lake8 miles southwest
- Lone Jack Lake10 miles south
- Catclaw Lake10 miles southwest
Tackle stores on the road to Lake Remembrance
- 40 Woods Bait & Tacklebait and tackle shop, Blue Springs, 4 miles
- Lake Jacomo Marinamarina, Independence, 6 miles
- Dick's Sporting Goods Independencesporting goods store, Independence, 7 miles
- Bass Pro Shops Independencesporting goods store, Independence, 7 miles
- Rainbow Fly Shopfly shop, Independence, 7 miles
- Fishing Tackle Junctionbait and tackle shop, Lees Summit, 11 miles
Overnight bases close to Lake Remembrance
- Grain Valley2 miles
- Blue Springs2 miles
- Oak Grove6 miles
Which Missouri counties hold Lake Remembrance
- Jackson Countyseat: Independence
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Lakes and streams close to Lake Remembrance, pictured
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Clearing up the basics of Lake Remembrance
What corner of Missouri holds Lake Remembrance?
It lies in Jackson County, the MDC Kansas City Region, about 2 miles from Grain Valley.
How much open water does Lake Remembrance have?
About 48 acres.
Which ramp should I use at Lake Remembrance?
Carry in a small boat, or use a nearby ramp.
What can a Missouri angler hook at Lake Remembrance?
MDC points to largemouth bass, bluegill, redear sunfish and channel catfish.
What are the daily limits at Lake Remembrance?
Black bass (largemouth, smallmouth, spotted/Kentucky): 6 a day; All year.
Do I need a Missouri permit to fish Lake Remembrance?
Missouri anglers 16 through 64 carry a fishing permit: $14 a year for residents, $57 for nonresidents, or $9 for a daily permit.
Do I need a boat permit for Lake Remembrance?
MDC writes: Anglers can carry in small jon boats with electric motors, canoes, and kayaks, but the use of belly boats or wading the shoreline is not allowed by the City of Blue Springs.
Is there a bait store on the road to Missouri's Lake Remembrance?
40 Woods Bait & Tackle, about 4 miles away.
What did MDC sampling find at Lake Remembrance?
This is a 54-acre lake and anglers will find an expansive paved parking lot on the dam, along with good fishing for a variety of species. Anglers can carry in small johnboats with electric motors, canoes, and kayaks, however; the use of belly boats or wading along the shoreline is not allowed by (MDC 2026 Fishing Prospects)
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