Amos Lake near Saint James: Fishing Spots, Seasons and Access

• Overview

  Amos Lake is listed under Maries County, Missouri. The bank is 1,001 feet above sea level. Small at around 9 acres: two anglers spread out cover most of it. Compared with other Missouri water on our list, it sits high. Saint James lies 4.3 miles from the water. Further out sit Rolla (7.5 miles) and Cuba (15 miles). Two sets of local rules meet not far from this water.

• Where to Fish on Amos Lake

  There is no published depth for this one, so start shallow and work out. Built water gives depth close in, which suits a bank angler. Standing timber shows when the level drops, and fish sit against it. Take Amos Lake a stretch at a time. Points where the flooded channel swings in are the reliable ones.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Climate normals give 77°F for July and 30°F for January. The year turns gently, without extremes at either end. It should never be assumed safe, whatever the month says. The cooler months are the comfortable ones to fish here. That shapes the year on Amos Lake. After a storm, the water clears from the edges inwards.

• Tackle & Baits

  Ownership and access are not documented in what we hold. There is no mapped parking or launch nearby, which keeps numbers down. Sort the permit out before you load the car. Close seasons apply to some species and not others. Little Prairie Lake at 2.6 miles is the sensible second choice. Nothing here settles the position at Amos Lake for certain.