August A Busch Lake Number 31 Fishing Guide, Saint Charles County, Missouri

• Overview

  August A Busch Lake Number 31 lies in Saint Charles County, in Missouri. Country round the bank runs to open valley. About 19 acres of surface, which puts the far bank inside easy sight. The town to know is Weldon Spring, 4.2 miles out. Dardenne Prairie is 4.9 miles away, with Lake Saint Louis at 6.5 miles. The boundary is close enough to be worth checking before you fish.

• Where to Fish on August A Busch Lake Number 31

  We hold no depth figure for this one. Draw-down through summer strips the margins, so follow the water out. Built water gives depth close in, which suits a bank angler. Records held for Saint Charles County cover common carp, bluegill and green sunfish. Records at this level tell you what is in the area. This water gives up its fish to patience rather than distance.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Between January at about 29°F and July at about 77°F, the water has a wide range to work through. Neither winter nor summer shuts things down for long. Some winters give nothing at all, so plan for open water. June to September is hot work, so the first and last hours are what count. It sets the rhythm of the year at this water.

• Tackle & Baits

  Public data does not answer the access question here. There is a car park, Trailhead, half a mile from the bank. A pier or jetty stands 0.9 miles away, which helps on a crowded bank. For the catfish, fish bottom baits into the deeper holes and let them sit. Take the rules with you rather than trusting memory. Access can change hands, so last year's answer may not hold. Failing this one, try August A Busch Lake Number 21, 0.6 miles away. Check the current arrangement for this water.