August A Busch Lake Number 34 Fishing in Saint Charles County, Missouri

• Overview

  In Missouri, August A Busch Lake Number 34 belongs to Saint Charles County. The country here is rolling hill. The water covers some 34 acres, so pick a bank rather than trying to cover it all. About 1.0 miles of bank, so nothing stays unexplored for long. Ground here is low by Missouri standards. Weldon Spring sits 2.5 miles from the bank. St. Louis is the closest city, 30 miles away. The boundary is close enough to be worth checking before you fish.

• Where to Fish on August A Busch Lake Number 34

  We hold no survey for this water; read the slope of the shoreline instead. Look for where the old bank line still shows under the surface. The arms fish better than the open middle whenever the water is up. Reported across Saint Charles County: common carp, bluegill, green sunfish and channel catfish. Records at this level tell you what is in the area. Read this water for ten minutes before the first cast goes out.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Expect July near 78°F and January near 29°F on the long-run figures. The freeze here is occasional rather than annual. Hard water here is never dependable, so check for yourself before stepping out. November and March are the quiet, comfortable months to be out. It sets the rhythm of the year at this water.

• Tackle & Baits

  There is no clear statement anywhere on who can fish it. There is recorded parking some half a mile off. For the catfish, fish bottom baits into the deeper holes and let them sit. State or provincial rules still apply whatever the bank status. Close seasons apply to some species and not others. August A Busch Lake Number 35, 0.6 miles away, makes the obvious fallback. Check the position at this water before loading the car.