Missouri Ozarks Trophy Fishing And Hunting Ranch For Sale!

1,955 acres m/l. Wayne County Missouri OZARKS  RANCH AND PRIVATE MOUNTAIN LAKE ESTATE for sale with HISTORIC 1920’s BOOTLEGGERS HOME.  This southeast Missouri – Ozark Mountain TROPHY FISHING & HUNTING RANCH features 5 LAKES (approx. 149 ACRES surface acres of water (PER SURVEY) surrounded by a MATURE HARDWOOD FOREST. The lakes offer excellent fishing for BASS, BLUEGILL, CRAPPIE , CATFISH AND SUNFISH.  

THIS OFFERING CONSISTS OF 2 ADJACENT TRACTS (1430 +/- Acres and 525 +/_ Acres) FOR A TOTAL OF 1,955 +/- ACRES.

THESE TRACTS HAVE NEVER BEFORE BEEN OFFERED TOGETHER!

This extraordinary Ozark Mountain Hunting, Fishing  and Recreational  Ranch For Sale offers a rare opportunity to own a large-scale private ranch in South Central Missouri, combining Exceptional Whitetail Deer & Turkey Hunting, trophy fishing, rich history, and exceptional development potential. Spanning over 1,955± acres (with a core 525±-acre private mountain lake estate), this property features diverse Ozark terrain including rolling hills, mature hardwood timber, open fields, and an extensive interior road system that provides all weather access throughout the ranch.

The signature feature of this remarkable property is its five crystal-clear private lakes, totaling approximately 149+/- surveyed  surface acres of water, offering outstanding fishing for bass, crappie, bluegill, catfish and sunfish, as well as endless recreational enjoyment. Additional water resources include creeks, natural springs, a pond, and multiple water wells, ensuring ample water supply for wildlife, livestock, and future improvements.

The mature hardwood forest on the 525-acre Tract is loaded with old-growth timber and has been untouched for over 100 years, consisting  of several species of hardwoods.

The 1430+/- Acre adjoining tract has a mix of mature and medium growth timber with numerous all weather, rocked roads. It features a number of food plot areas with small fields with strategically placed hunting blinds and stands. An older hunting cabin with power and water well are also located on this tract along with various springs. And

The wildlife on the ranch is second to none.

Deer & turkey hunters will be impressed with the number and quality of game animals on the ranch.  

 Fishermen & water lovers will be amazed by the signature aspect of the property, which is the 5 crystal clear lakes.  These lakes, consisting of approximately 149+/- SURFACE ACRES OF WATER and are perfect for recreation and relaxation. 

 For bird watchers, this property features a nesting pair of bald eagles, Trumpeter swans in the winter, several species of hawks and owls, and of course game birds like duck, geese, and dove. 

. The ranch supports exceptional populations of whitetail deer, turkey, and small game, along with notable birdlife including bald eagles, trumpeter swans, hawks, and owls. Numerous strategically placed hunting blinds and stands, along with established food plots, make this property a premier destination for serious hunters and outdoor enthusiasts.

Adding to its uniqueness, the ranch includes a fully restored, historic granite home dating back to the 1920s, believed to have been built during the Prohibition era by a bootlegger and later owned by a professional baseball player as a private hunting and fishing retreat. Local legend holds that Presidents Harry S. Truman and Dwight D. Eisenhower were once guests on the property. Additional improvements include two small hunting cabins, a metal equipment barn, underground electricity, and multiple building sites suitable for further development.

With highway frontage, extensive utilities, and multiple access points, the property offers significant investment and subdivision potential, making it well-suited for a private  ranch, corporate retreat, hunting & fishing lodge, or resort-style development. Despite its privacy and seclusion, the ranch is conveniently located just minutes from Clearwater Lake, approximately 2 hours from St. Louis International Airport, and 15 minutes from a regional airport.

This is a once-in-a-generation Ozark property offering unmatched scale, water resources, wildlife, and history—shown strictly by appointment to pre-qualified buyers only.

Offered by United Country – Birdsong Auction & Real Estate Group LLC, in cooperation with Hunting Country and Realtree Hunting Properties