Fellows Lake
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Fellows Lake is an 860 acres (3.5 km²) source of water for the city of Springfield, Missouri
. It is also developing into one of the states premier fishery of Muskellunge
. Muskies approaching 50 inches (1.3 m) are occasionally caught, which is not matched by any other Muskellunge habitat in the state.
There is also a small 50 yards (45.7 m) remote control air plane landing strip one mile (1.6 km) north of the lake.
Springfield, Missouri
Springfield is the third largest city in the U.S. state of Missouri and the county seat of Greene County. According to the 2010 census data, the population was 159,498, an increase of 5.2% since the 2000 census. The Springfield Metropolitan Area, population 436,712, includes the counties of...
. It is also developing into one of the states premier fishery of Muskellunge
Muskellunge
A muskellunge , also known as a muskelunge, muscallonge, milliganong, or maskinonge , is a large, relatively uncommon freshwater fish of North America. Muskellunge are the largest member of the pike family, Esocidae...
. Muskies approaching 50 inches (1.3 m) are occasionally caught, which is not matched by any other Muskellunge habitat in the state.
Recreational Activities
Due to its close proximity to Springfield, Fellows Lake boasts an array of public areas for picnicing, barbecueing and gathering places. The park surrounding the lake to the north houses one large pavilion an a large open grass area which is frequently used by kite-fliers. The lake also houses two major boat docks and one year-round marina for boat storage.There is also a small 50 yards (45.7 m) remote control air plane landing strip one mile (1.6 km) north of the lake.