Bob Foos
The temporary closure of the lake at Walter Woods Conservation Area has turned out to be a good thing for Kids Paradise Lake in Webb City’s King Jack Park.
On Tuesday, Missouri Department of Conservation agents oversaw the stocking of 450 “catchable (and releasable)” fish in the west end of the lake. Of the 450, 300 were catfish and 150 were sunfish.
Earlier, a mix of 200 sunfish, bluegill and bass, were emptied into the east end of the lake.
Conservation Agent Kevin Badgley said the department wants to make more fish available, especially for youth. The plan is to hold kids fishing events that had been scheduled this summer at Walter Woods in Webb City.
A fishing permit is required for anyone over 16 years old.
Paradise Lake is catch-and-release for everyone.
All of the Walter Woods Conservation Area is closed because of EPA reclamation activity.
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