Truman Lake Review
At 78 miles from home, it will take about 1.5 hours for us to reach Longshoal Marina which is close to the dam and offers:
Truman is one of the larger lakes in Missouri. With at least five marinas available, you have access from about any approach. Truman has a surface area of about 55,600 acres. A constant watch must be kept for debris while on this lake. Truman is a relatively new lake and 8800 acres of timber were left standing to provide cover for fish. Now that the lake is aging, a lot of this decaying timber is finding its way into main channels and can cause hazards. The surrounding countryside is beautiful and with the primary use of the lake being fishing, boat traffic is normally very light. Wind is fairly consistent but for some reason it is rare to see a sailboat on this lake.
The Harry S. Truman Regional Visitor Center, one of only a handful of Class A visitor centers in the United States, sits atop Kaysinger Bluff and provides a spectacular view of Truman Dam and Reservoir. Exhibits within the visitor center provide information about the rich history of the Osage River Valley from pre-civilization to modern day. Waterfowl, bald eagles, and turkey vultures can routinely be observed from the observation deck. While there is no access I know of from the water, the visitor center is unique enough that it should not be missed while visiting.
At 78 miles from home, it will take about 1.5 hours for us to reach Longshoal Marina which is close to the dam and offers:
- Full service Truman Lake marina
- Overnight and seasonal slip rentals
- Long Shoal Marina Restaurant
- Fishing report
- Indoor fish cleaning station
- Experienced guide service
- Groceries and fuel
- Soda, beer, and apparel
- Tackle and bait
- Lodging close to marina
- Long Shoal Service Center for your motor repair needs - OMC certified mechanics on duty
Truman is one of the larger lakes in Missouri. With at least five marinas available, you have access from about any approach. Truman has a surface area of about 55,600 acres. A constant watch must be kept for debris while on this lake. Truman is a relatively new lake and 8800 acres of timber were left standing to provide cover for fish. Now that the lake is aging, a lot of this decaying timber is finding its way into main channels and can cause hazards. The surrounding countryside is beautiful and with the primary use of the lake being fishing, boat traffic is normally very light. Wind is fairly consistent but for some reason it is rare to see a sailboat on this lake.
The Harry S. Truman Regional Visitor Center, one of only a handful of Class A visitor centers in the United States, sits atop Kaysinger Bluff and provides a spectacular view of Truman Dam and Reservoir. Exhibits within the visitor center provide information about the rich history of the Osage River Valley from pre-civilization to modern day. Waterfowl, bald eagles, and turkey vultures can routinely be observed from the observation deck. While there is no access I know of from the water, the visitor center is unique enough that it should not be missed while visiting.