Pine Ridge Lake Fishing
A 25-acre Missouri lake in Chariton County.
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Pine Ridge Lake, measured and mapped
Missouri anglers get 25 acres of lake at Pine Ridge Lake, a water of Chariton County. Plan on about 2 miles to reach Salisbury, the nearest town. Fisheries work here belongs to the MDC Northwest Region. The surrounding ground is Pine Ridge Lake (Salisbury).
There are 1 mapped ramp on the water. There are also 1 dock or jetty.
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: 816-271-3100.
Boat ramps serving Pine Ridge Lake
- Pine Ridge Lake (Salisbury)boat ramp, parking, privy nearby; Missouri Department of Conservation
Shore anglers' spots at Pine Ridge Lake
- Pine Ridge Lake (Salisbury)fishing dock, accessible
Fallback launches near Pine Ridge Lake
- Sterling Price Community LakeSterling Price Community Lake, 2 miles west
- Dalton Bottoms Access on Missouri RiverMissouri River, 10 miles southwest
- Lewis Mill Accessboat ramp, parking, privy nearby, 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 Pine Ridge 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 |
Unless named below, Pine Ridge Lake 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.
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The largest neighbour in the table is Thomas Hill Reservoir, 4,013 acres.
| Lake | Distance | Acres | Ramps | Attractors | Species named |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pine Ridge Lake | 25 | 1 | 0 | 0 | |
| Sterling Price Community Lake | 2 miles west | 26 | 1 | 0 | 6 |
| Peters Lake | 16 miles south | 62 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Thomas Hill Reservoir | 17 miles northeast | 4,013 | 4 | 30 | 6 |
| D. C. Rogers Lake | 17 miles south | 203 | 2 | 8 | 0 |
| Water Works Lake | 18 miles east | 20 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
MDC waterbody outlines, ramp and attractor layers, 2026 prospects; retrieved October 27, 2026.
Bait, beds and backup water by Pine Ridge Lake
Backup lakes close to Pine Ridge Lake
- Sterling Price Community Lake2 miles west
- Peters Lake16 miles south
- Thomas Hill Reservoir17 miles northeast
- D. C. Rogers Lake17 miles south
- Water Works Lake18 miles east
Tackle stores on the road to Pine Ridge Lake
- Sunderland Bait & Tacklebait and tackle shop, Moberly, 17 miles
Overnight bases close to Pine Ridge Lake
- Salisbury2 miles
- Glasgow12 miles
- Huntsville14 miles
Which Missouri counties hold Pine Ridge Lake
- Chariton Countyseat: Keytesville
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Lakes and streams close to Pine Ridge Lake, pictured

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Clearing up the basics of Pine Ridge Lake
What corner of Missouri holds Pine Ridge Lake?
It lies in Chariton County, the MDC Northwest Region, about 2 miles from Salisbury.
How much open water does Pine Ridge Lake have?
About 25 acres.
Which ramp should I use at Pine Ridge Lake?
Use Pine Ridge Lake (Salisbury), one of 1 mapped ramp.
What can a Missouri angler hook at Pine Ridge Lake?
No species listing comes with it.
What are the daily limits at Pine Ridge Lake?
Black bass (largemouth, smallmouth, spotted/Kentucky): 6 a day; All year.
Do I need a Missouri permit to fish Pine Ridge Lake?
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 Pine Ridge Lake?
No horsepower rule is in this data; follow posted signs.
Is there a bait store on the road to Missouri's Pine Ridge Lake?
Sunderland Bait & Tackle, about 17 miles away.
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