We're thinking of moving to MO and would like to know which is the best 2-3 lakes for fishing. That should stir the pot!

I fished 2-3 days a week while living in "south LA" (Louisiana that is) and tied crappie jigs a lot. Mom had a stroke and we moved back to Tulsa to take care of her till she passed (almost 5 yrs ago) did a little fishing there. Then built a new house in the Rio Grande Valley of TX and hardly ever fish last 3 yrs. We are thinking of selling and moving closer to the kids/grandkids (but not too close) and MO would fit well as they are in KC/Lawrence KS area. Mostly looking south of I70 to the Arkansas border.

I want to be able to catch a variety of fish...Crappie, Bass, Catfish, Trout are my main targets but am open to anything that swims. I am boat less at the moment but will quickly remedy that upon getting moved!

We will be up there approx.. April through October. Then back to the border, where we'll keep our RV lot in a 55+ community, November through March. Warm weather (shorts) and trips to Mexico to drink Margaritas all winter!

OK...I've given you my history and kind of what I'm looking for...Let's hear from "the wisdom of the forum" !

Thanks!