August A Busch Lake Number 7 Fishing in Saint Charles County, Missouri

• Overview

  In Missouri, August A Busch Lake Number 7 falls inside Saint Charles County. It sits in open valley country. At 9 acres it is the sort of place you fish for an evening rather than a day. You are 3.7 miles from Weldon Spring. Then Dardenne Prairie, 3.8 miles, and Lake Saint Louis, 5.6 miles. The boundary is close enough to be worth checking before you fish.

• Where to Fish on August A Busch Lake Number 7

  No figure exists for depth, so let the water show you. The arms fish better than the open middle whenever the water is up. Held water runs deepest at the wall and shallows back to the inflow. County-wide records name common carp, bluegill and green sunfish. The county list is broader than any single water. Fish this water where the bottom changes rather than where it looks deep.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Averages here run 77°F at the top of summer and 29°F at the bottom of winter. Ice comes and goes from one year to the next. It is not guaranteed from one year to the next. March through May is the strongest run, with October and November a second stretch. Keep it in mind when planning a trip to this water.

• Tackle & Baits

  Nothing on record says whether the bank is open or closed. Parking within 140 yards means no long carry with tackle. 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. Sort the permit out before you load the car. Barbless rules turn up on managed water more often than not. The nearest alternative is Busch Area Lake Number 570, 0.2 miles out. Confirm access to this water locally before you travel.