ALL ABOUT LAKE THUNDERHEAD
The lake was started in 1963, when hundreds of local citizens joined together to design and build a private recreation lake just north of Unionville, Missouri. The lake dammed Blackbird Creek and backed water to one mile from the Iowa border. The lake covers 1,050 acres of water, 34 miles of shore line and is approximately seven miles in length.
In the early 60’s and 70’s, Spring Beauty, Blazing Star, and Golden Aster Additions were developed with a total of 467 lots. In the 90’s, Meadow Rue, Willow Brooke, and Prairie Rose were developed with a total of 478 lots. We currently have approximately 240 homes at Lake Thunderhead.
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Fishing
Fishing is the most popular activity at the lake. It has been professionally stocked with bass, crappie, walleye, bluegill and catfish. The depth of the lake is 27 to 35 feet with numerous coves averaging 8 to 10 feet. The lake has many natural springs, a dense shad population and established coontail habitat that make for excellent fishing. Bass and walleye averaging 2.5 to 3 lbs. with some being caught up to 10 lbs. and over. Catfish averaging 3 to 4 lbs. with some being caught up to 15 lbs. and over on rod and reel, lines, and jugs between sunset and sunrise. The entire family can enjoy fishing from a pontoon boat. We have the best all-around fishing lake in Iowa and Missouri. Property owners can test their skills at several fishing tournaments held annually.
Other Recreational Opportunities
Swimming - 2 swimming beaches
Camping - Campground North of dam
Tennis - 2 tennis courts available
Golf - Nine hole sand green golf course
Water sports - water skiing, sailing, and jet skiing
Sports area - basketball court, shuffleboard court, play equipment
Airport - Unionville City Airport is located at Lake Thunderhead. The airport has a 2800’ North/South runway with tie downs and runway lights.
Marina - The marina is open 7 days a week in the summer. It has a restaurant, fuel, dock rentals, live bait and some fishing and boating equipment.
Wildlife - Wild turkey, deer, pheasant, ducks, geese, quail, bald and golden eagles, pelicans, and numerous species of birds are some of the wildlife you can expect to see at the lake. There is no hunting allowed at Lake Thunderhead. Northern Missouri, though, has a national reputation for excellent hunting. There are approximately 30,000 acres of state forest hunting ground within a 30-minute drive of the lake, as well as opportunities to purchase individual recreational tracts.
Maps
General Map - North End
General Map - South End
Blazing Star Addition - Part 1
Blazing Star Addition - Part 2
Spring Beauty Addition - Part 1
Spring Beauty Addition - Part 2
Spring Beauty Addition - Part 3
Spring Beauty Addition - Part 4
Golden Aster Addition - Part 1
Golden Aster Addition - Part 2
Meadow Rue Addition - Part 1
Meadow Rue Addition - Part 2
Meadow Rue Addition - Part 3
Willow Brooke Addition - Part 1
Willow Brooke Addition - Part 2
Prairie Rose Addition - Part 1
Prairie Rose Addition - Part 2
Prairie Rose Addition - Part 3
Prairie Rose Addition - Part 4
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