Al Jurgeson Lake Fishing near Belton, Missouri

• Overview

  Al Jurgeson Lake sits within Cass County in Missouri. Land around it is rolling hill. This is a pocket water of some 20 acres, and every part of it is reachable from the bank. It sits higher than most water we list in Missouri. Belton sits 5.7 miles from here and is the nearest stop. Olathe is the closest city, 17 miles away. Rules can differ a short way off, since the county line is near.

• Where to Fish on Al Jurgeson Lake

  Our records hold no depth for this water. Standing timber shows when the level drops, and fish sit against it. Draw-down through summer strips the margins, so follow the water out. Open biodiversity records for Cass County list green sunfish, bluegill and orangethroat darter. The list covers the county rather than this water alone, so treat it as a guide. At Al Jurgeson Lake the water rewards a slow, careful approach.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Expect July to average close to 78°F, with January the cold end at about 28°F. Ice comes and goes from one year to the next. It is not guaranteed even in a cold spell, so check yourself. March through May is the strongest run, with October and November a second stretch. That shapes the year on Al Jurgeson Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  Access is not recorded for this water. Access is unmapped, which usually means a farm track and a walk. For the catfish, fish bottom baits into the deeper holes and let them sit. Where the road in crosses private land, ask first. Signs go up and come down, so check on the day. If the gate is shut, Spring Lake at 2.6 miles is the nearest alternative. Rules at Al Jurgeson Lake are worth checking on the day.