Fishing Al Swantner Reservoir in Franklin County, Missouri

• Overview

  Al Swantner Reservoir belongs to Franklin County, Missouri. Everything around it is open valley. Some 8.1 miles away sits Cedar Hill, the nearest settlement. The big place round here is St. Louis, 39 miles distant. Other water within reach: Lake Serene 6.6 miles, Leo Politte and John Lynch Lake lies 6.6 miles on, Cedar Hill Lake Number 2 6.6 miles, Lynch Lake lies 6.6 miles on and Cedar Lake 6.8 miles. The county edge is within a short distance of the bank.

• Where to Fish on Al Swantner Reservoir

  Depth is unknown to us, and the shoreline is the better guide. Look for where the old bank line still shows under the surface. Standing timber shows when the level drops, and fish sit against it. Fish documented in Franklin County include longear sunfish, orangethroat darter, bluegill, greenside darter and rainbow darter. These are county-wide records, so not all of them will be in this water. Fish Al Swantner Reservoir where the bottom changes rather than where it looks deep.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Long-term averages put July at about 77°F and January near 30°F. The freeze here is occasional rather than annual. Some winters give nothing at all, so plan for open water. Spring and autumn carry the year; summer squeezes it into the ends of the day. Expect Al Swantner Reservoir to follow that timing.

• Tackle & Baits

  Our records carry no access rule either way. Nothing is mapped in the way of a ramp or car park within a short radius. Bass water: a Texas-rigged worm near cover, a spinnerbait when you need to cover ground. Take the rules with you rather than trusting memory. Rules for boats are stricter than rules for the bank in many places. Failing this one, try Lake Serene, 6.6 miles away. Confirm before you fish Al Swantner Reservoir.