Top 5 Missouri Recreational Lakes to Check Out
While your little slice of on water heaven may be right out your back door, it's still fun to hitch up the boat trailer, pack a cooler and head on down the road to check out other well-known boating locations. We understand that need just as much as the next boater. Check out some new turf, get away from the same ol' cove or bank, and see what the hubbub is all about at some of Missouri's popular recreational lakes. This week, Firstmate Controls, the best boat lift control manufacturer in Missouri , is sharing with you our "Top 5" list of boating lakes to check out in Missouri: 1. Lake of the Ozarks Missouri's largest destination lake, Lake of the Ozarks is centrally located in Missouri, stretching across four counties. It's known as ‘The Magic Dragon’ because of its serpentine shape. It is a massive reservoir that was created by the damming of the Osage River in 1931. It has more than 1,150 total miles of shoreline, including a main channel tha...