Anthonis Lake Fishing in Saint Louis County, Missouri

• Overview

  In Missouri, Anthonis Lake falls inside Saint Louis County. Beyond the shoreline you have farm and woodlot. Small at around 3 acres: two anglers spread out cover most of it. It is one of the smaller waters we list in Saint Louis County. Nearest place of any size is Wildwood, 5 miles away. Pacific is 5.1 miles and Gray Summit 5.8 miles. A county boundary sits nearby, which can matter for local access rules.

• Where to Fish on Anthonis Lake

  Without a survey to go on, judge depth from how the bank falls away. A reservoir gives you a hard edge, a shelf, and not much else. The old creek line under the surface is the feature worth finding. Across Saint Louis County, recorded fish include bluegill, green sunfish, channel catfish and orangethroat darter. Read it as a county summary, not a water-by-water list. Fish Anthonis Lake to its features, not to its size.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Temperature averages peak at 77°F in July and bottom out at 29°F in January. Some winters cap it and some do not. Hard water here is never dependable, so check for yourself before stepping out. Late winter often fishes better here than midsummer does. At Anthonis Lake the season follows that pattern closely.

• Tackle & Baits

  The paperwork position is blank for this one. The map shows no ramp or car park nearby, so this is a walk-in water. For the trout, small spinners and a box of nymphs cover both approaches. Look for a notice board at the entrance. Where tickets apply, they are sold in the nearest town rather than on the bank. If the gate is shut, Las Brisas Lake at 3.9 miles is the nearest alternative. Treat Anthonis Lake as unsettled until someone local tells you otherwise.