Originally Posted by 1989force (Post 3724934)

If this is your first time to LOTO there is a couple things worth mentioning. The mile markers are counted from Bagnell Dam (0) to Truman Dam (90 whatever) on the main (osage) channel, the other arms number from where they leave main channel to there ends of navigable water. These MM are marked on shore by a green or orange sign stating the mile and arm of lake, for example the sign nearest my house reads 50 OSAGE , and a sign on the Niangua might show 4 NIANGUA. These signs are on both sides of the channel every mile. Observe the no wake zones, have PFD's and all the safety stuff in order, a sober captain, plenty of fenders if you want to raft up or for GAS/ bar/restaurant stops. The state park off 54 just a mile or 2 west of Grand Glaize bridge has the best ramp and parking for the biggest boats that are trailer launched. There are so many great places to eat it is hard to say whats best, but places that stay open year after year that don't have a gimmick about duck pirate dick's dirty sanchez liquer must be doing the other stuff right. My Best burger and fries so far this year has been at a little place on the end of Red Oak Resort dock called I think Cafe 32 (32 MM) kind of west of Bulldogs a 100 yds or so. Also The Red Fox at the 50 has been very good with a loyal local following (self included). Also have had EXCELLENT Fried Gulf Shrimp at Shrimpdaddies on hwy 5 Sunrise Beach area.