ABOUT
BUCKSAW
Welcome to Bucksaw Resort & Marina located on beautiful Truman Lake in Clinton, Missouri. Bucksaw Resort & Marina is proud to be the only full service resort & marina on Truman Lake. We provide all the components needed for a great weekend getaway or vacation. Lodging options include a 40 room lodge, 6 quaint cabins with lake view, our floating kitchenettes, basic sleeping rooms and our 100 full hook up RV sites. Truman Lake is home to some of the greatest bass and crappie fishing in the state as well to excellent numbers of catfish, whitebass, hybrids and other game fish. Need a place to host a fishing tournament? Bucksaw Resort & Marina has been the hosting resort & marina for numerous club, circuit and charity tournaments over the years and would love the opportunity to work with you in making your event a success. Bucksaw’s full service marina & tackle shop offers the latest fishing report, a full line of the hottest baits, tackle, drinks, nightly and seasonal slip rental, boat rentals and professional fishing guide services.
OUR
SERVICES
FISHING
Bucksaw Resort & Marina is known for it’s amazing fishing! Truman Lake is home to some of the greatest bass and crappie fishing in the state as well as excellent numbers of catfish, white bass, hybrids and other game fish.
LODGING
We offer a beautiful 40 room lodge, cozy 2 bedroom cabins secluded in the gorgeous Missouri woods, our amazing floating kitchenettes, 3 bed 2 bath suite, or stay above the marina in our basic sleeping rooms!
RV CAMPING
If you have an RV or camper we invite you to come stay at one of our 100 full hookup sites! Each site includes water, sewer, and electric so there’s no shortage of fun! Seasonal, monthly, weekly, and daily rates are available.
GUIDE SERVICES
Fish all day or half a day with one of our professional guides, and find out where the fish are biting and how to catch them. This is a great way to spend the day if you are new to the lake to make the best use of your time on the water. Our guides spend hundreds of days each year fishing and hunting Truman Lake – put their knowledge and expertise to work for you.
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the experience
Absolutely the best people. The owners go out of their way to make you feel welcome. Whether we are enjoying a family weekend or cutting loose with friends, it is never a bad time!
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--Mylissa Jennings
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MEET the OWNERS
Bucksaw Resort and Marina is under new ownership! Rick and Tonya Gilley purchased the business in August, 2018 with a goal to continue the great family atmosphere already established at Bucksaw. With a few planned additions and upcoming improvement projects we hope to make Bucksaw Resort and Marina the best choice on Truman Lake. We are excited to be a part of the community, both Truman Lake and the city of Clinton.
our
Mission
Family fun and plenty of activities for your vacation, family reunion, company retreat or just getting away from it all; our mission is to make your stay an amazing outdoor adventure! In 2012 Bucksaw won the 2012 Business of the Year award from Clinton, Missouri. We ensure that each and every day we use the same practices that won us that award in 2012.