Custom Search     Artesian Lake     Cat fish like crazy after the spring stocking. bigg fish too.... only drawback is it is a pay lake and expensive.$$$ $3 to get in and $2.00/lb of fish you catch... no catch and release either... come prepared top catch um.... and pay. Says Edgar Evans Artesian Lake is one of the lakes here in the Ozarks. Go and look at several incredibly wonderful animals at Riverside Reptile Ranch, a great zoo next to Artesian Lake. Artesian Lake is in close proximity     to Washington State Park which is a beautiful place; if you need a place to stay Budget Lodging is a tremendous choice. So many fun things to do here in the Ozarks, too fine to be true.            Map Detailed Map Weather Local weather forecast