Fishing Bogard Lake in Carroll County, Missouri

• Overview

  Carroll County in Missouri is where Bogard Lake sits. Height above sea level is 840 feet. At roughly 6 acres, the whole thing is within casting reach of a single walk. Nearest place of any size is Carrollton, 8 miles away. East Independence is the closest city, 51 miles away. It lies deep inside the county rather than near an edge.

• Where to Fish on Bogard Lake

  We hold no depth figure for this one. Held water runs deepest at the wall and shallows back to the inflow. Inflow corners move water, and moving water gathers fish. Species logged across Carroll County include green sunfish, bluegill, channel catfish and common carp. What holds for the county may not hold for this water. Treat Bogard Lake as a water to read rather than to cover.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Climate normals give 77°F for July and 26°F for January. Ice comes and goes from one year to the next. Some winters give nothing at all, so plan for open water. The hot months push the fishing to dawn and dusk. Plan any trip to Bogard Lake around it. Fish feed harder before a change in weather than after it.

• Tackle & Baits

  Ownership and access are not documented in what we hold. Nothing built is recorded close to the bank here. Largemouth respond to soft plastics tight to cover; go weedless where the growth is heavy. Season dates differ by species, so read the table. Rules for boats are stricter than rules for the bank in many places. Failing this one, try Knott Lake, 2.6 miles away. Confirm access to Bogard Lake locally before you travel.