August A Busch Lake Number 38 Fishing in Saint Charles County, Missouri

• Overview

  Saint Charles County, Missouri, is where August A Busch Lake Number 38 sits. The bank is 512 feet above sea level. At roughly 15 acres, the whole thing is within casting reach of a single walk. By elevation it sits in the lower part of our Missouri listings. The closest town, Dardenne Prairie, is 5 miles away. After that come Lake Saint Louis at 5.7 miles and Weldon Spring at 5.7 miles. The boundary is close enough to be worth checking before you fish.

• Where to Fish on August A Busch Lake Number 38

  Depth remains unrecorded, so treat the first session as a survey. Look for where the old bank line still shows under the surface. Built water gives depth close in, which suits a bank angler. Saint Charles County records list common carp, bluegill, green sunfish, channel catfish and orangethroat darter among the fish reported. It is the county picture; the agency list is water-specific. This water responds to conditions more than to tactics.

• Seasonal Patterns

  On the long-term average, July reads 77°F and January reads 29°F. Fishing continues through most of the calendar, with quiet spells rather than closures. It should never be assumed safe, whatever the month says. March through May is the strongest run, with October and November a second stretch. It sets the rhythm of the year at this water.

• Tackle & Baits

  Public sources are silent on who controls the bank. Mapping shows parking within half a mile. Public toilets are recorded roughly half a mile off. For the catfish, fish bottom baits into the deeper holes and let them sit. Check whether a boat is allowed before you tow one. A polite question at the farm gate opens more banks than anything else. The nearest alternative is August A Busch Lake Number 37, 0.3 miles out. Check the current arrangement for this water.