Fishing August A Busch Lake Number 21 in Saint Charles County, Missouri

• Overview

  August A Busch Lake Number 21 is one of the Saint Charles County listings for Missouri. The bank gives way to open valley. At roughly 5 acres, the whole thing is within casting reach of a single walk. It is a small entry by Saint Charles County standards. Start from Weldon Spring, 4.7 miles down the road. Dardenne Prairie lies 4.9 miles off, Lake Saint Louis another 6.2 miles. A county boundary sits nearby, which can matter for local access rules.

• Where to Fish on August A Busch Lake Number 21

  Depth went unrecorded, which puts the reading back on you. Still water like this holds fish on the edges rather than out in the open. A soft bed grows weed late into autumn, which keeps fish shallow. County-wide records name common carp, bluegill, green sunfish, channel catfish and orangethroat darter. County records show the wider picture rather than this one place. Work this water in sections rather than trying to cover it.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The range across the year is 29°F to 77°F. The calendar is generous: something works in nearly every month. It is not guaranteed from one year to the next. April and May are the settled weeks, with October close behind. Plan around that when you fish this water. After a storm, the water clears from the edges inwards.

• Tackle & Baits

  We hold no note on access for this one. You can leave the car about 110 yards from the water. Catfish want bait on the bottom: cut bait or worms, a simple running rig, and patience after dark. Parking space is the usual limit rather than the bank itself. Where tickets apply, they are sold in the nearest town rather than on the bank. August A Busch Lake Number 31 at 0.6 miles is the sensible second choice. Check the current arrangement for this water.