Arthur Jasper Lake Fishing in Gasconade County, Missouri

• Overview

  In Missouri, Arthur Jasper Lake belongs to Gasconade County. It stands 650 feet above sea level. Surface area runs to about 4 acres — small enough to read in one session. It is one of the smaller waters we list in Gasconade County. Nearest town is Hermann, 5 miles off. The nearest city of size is Columbia, 53 miles away. Two sets of local rules meet not far from this water.

• Where to Fish on Arthur Jasper Lake

  Depth here is unknown, so count the lead down before committing. The old creek line under the surface is the feature worth finding. Levels move with the draw rather than the rain on water like this. Records held for Gasconade County cover orangethroat darter, longear sunfish and fantail darter. Records at this level tell you what is in the area. The shape of Arthur Jasper Lake decides where the fish sit.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Expect July near 77°F and January near 29°F on the long-run figures. Neither winter nor summer shuts things down for long. Some winters give nothing at all, so plan for open water. Late winter often fishes better here than midsummer does. At Arthur Jasper Lake the season follows that pattern closely.

• Tackle & Baits

  Ownership and access are not documented in what we hold. There is no mapped parking or launch close by, which usually means walking in. Bass water: a Texas-rigged worm near cover, a spinnerbait when you need to cover ground. State or provincial rules still apply whatever the bank status. Night access is frequently treated as a separate matter. The nearest alternative is See Tal Lake, 3.9 miles out. Nothing here settles the position at Arthur Jasper Lake for certain.