Reservoir · Missouri
Harry S. Truman Reservoir at Warsaw
Location Snapshot
Harry S. Truman Reservoir at Warsaw is a sprawling Missouri reservoir with river arms, flooded timber, flats, channel edges, and extensive warmwater habitat. Largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, spotted bass, black crappie, white crappie, blue catfish, and channel catfish are the principal supported targets.
Current Lake Rating
Unavailable
A condition rating is not available from the current lake evidence.
Rating confidence: Low
Should I Go?
Not Enough Data
Fishing guidance for this destination based on available lake conditions, weather, and seasonal context. It is not a boating, swimming, ice, or access-safety rating.
Why
- Not enough current water information is available to recommend a reliable fishing window
- Live water observations could not be retrieved at this time.
Current Readings
Key lake readings are not available right now.
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Weather Near Lake
Current Weather
Clear
Temperature
47°F
Feels like
42°F
Wind
5 mph E
Wind gust
9 mph
Current precipitation
0.00 in
Updated
Oct 20, 2026, 5:00 AM
Recent Rainfall
Estimated precipitation near this lake
Last 6 hours
0.00 in
Last 24 hours
0.00 in
Last 48 hours
0.00 in
Little recent rainfall near this lake.
Next 24 Hours
Tue 6 AM
Clear
Temp 46°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 5 mph
Tue 10 AM
Overcast
Temp 57°F
Chance 1%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 3 mph
Tue 2 PM
Overcast
Temp 69°F
Chance 2%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 2 mph
Tue 6 PM
Overcast
Temp 65°F
Chance 4%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 4 mph
Tue 10 PM
Overcast
Temp 59°F
Chance 2%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 3 mph
Wed 2 AM
Overcast
Temp 55°F
Chance 1%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 5 mph
Four-Day Forecast
Tue, Oct 20
Overcast
High 70°F / Low 46°F
Chance 4%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 11 mph
Wed, Oct 21
Overcast
High 75°F / Low 54°F
Chance 3%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 9 mph
Thu, Oct 22
Clear
High 80°F / Low 55°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 8 mph
Fri, Oct 23
Overcast
High 81°F / Low 56°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 29 mph
Weather and rainfall are estimated for this lake's coordinates. Local conditions can vary, especially in mountainous terrain and during isolated storms.
Recent rainfall can influence lake level and access, but the timing and magnitude depend on watershed size, soil conditions, and reservoir operations where applicable.
Weather data: Open-Meteo
Reservoir Elevation History
Elevation is reported relative to the datum used by this USGS monitoring site. Elevations from different lakes or datums should not be directly compared.
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Fishery Profile
Documented species you may encounter at Harry S. Truman Reservoir.
Species images are AI-generated illustrations for visual reference and may simplify natural variation. Fishery records are based on the cited agency sources. About fish illustrations
Fishery overview
Black crappie, blue catfish, largemouth bass, and white crappie are primary and established in Harry S. Truman Reservoir at Warsaw. Channel catfish are common and established. Smallmouth bass and spotted bass are present and established.
Target species
Black Crappie
Pomoxis nigromaculatus
- Expectation
- Primary
- Population
- Established
- Native status
- native
- Confidence
- High confidence
Blue Catfish
Ictalurus furcatus
- Expectation
- Primary
- Population
- Established
- Native status
- native
- Confidence
- High confidence
Largemouth Bass
Micropterus nigricans
- Expectation
- Primary
- Population
- Established
- Native status
- native
- Confidence
- High confidence
White Crappie
Pomoxis annularis
- Expectation
- Primary
- Population
- Established
- Native status
- native
- Confidence
- High confidence
Channel Catfish
Ictalurus punctatus
- Expectation
- Common
- Population
- Established
- Native status
- native
- Confidence
- High confidence
Smallmouth Bass
Micropterus dolomieu
- Expectation
- Present
- Population
- Established
- Native status
- native
- Confidence
- High confidence
Spotted Bass
Micropterus punctulatus
- Expectation
- Present
- Population
- Established
- Native status
- native
- Confidence
- High confidence
Fishery characteristics
- Composition
- Mixed wild and stocked
- Flow regime
- Regulated flow
Best seasons
- Spring
- Fall
- Winter
Common techniques
- Boat fishing
- Shore fishing
- Spinning
- Trolling
Official sources
Location and Access
Cataloged lake location
Missouri
The map marker represents the cataloged waterbody or monitoring location and may not indicate legal parking or public access. Confirm access through the official information before visiting.
Lake Details
Management Category
USACE Osage River reservoir
Regulation Scope
Harry S. Truman Reservoir at Warsaw.
Regulation Summary
MDC Truman Lake specials: crappie 15 per day / 9-inch minimum; largemouth and smallmouth 15-inch minimum, spotted bass 12-inch; blue catfish 26–34 inch protected slot. Confirm current official regulations.
Target Species
Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Spotted Bass, Black Crappie, White Crappie, Blue Catfish, Channel Catfish
Public Access
Public
Boat Launch
Available
Shore Fishing
Available