Islands on MSN: Missouri's largest artificial lake is a less-crowded alternative to the Lake of the Ozarks with great fishing This massive lake near the Lake of the Ozarks is a quieter alternative, where visitors will find excellent fishing and plenty of surrounding forest. Missouri's largest artificial lake is a less-crowded alternative to the Lake of the Ozarks with great fishing AOL: These 3 Hidden Spots in the Missouri Ozarks Feel Like a Secret These 3 Hidden Spots in the Missouri Ozarks Feel Like a Secret There's magic throughout the Ozarks, with so many stunning places to experience the outdoors, and this wooded area in Missouri is one of the best.