Brown Lake Fishing in Madison County, Missouri

• Overview

  Brown Lake sits in Madison County, out in Missouri. The bank is 846 feet above sea level. At roughly 10 acres, the whole thing is within casting reach of a single walk. The closest town, Fredericktown, is 7 miles away. Then Marble Hill, 19 miles, and Ironton, 23 miles. No county line comes close, which keeps the paperwork simple.

• Where to Fish on Brown Lake

  Open data we checked carries no depth for this water. Held water runs deepest at the wall and shallows back to the inflow. Built water gives depth close in, which suits a bank angler. Records held for Madison County cover orangethroat darter, bluegill, fantail darter and greenside darter. The list covers the county rather than this water alone, so treat it as a guide. Fish Brown Lake to its features, not to its size.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The seasonal spread runs 30°F to 77°F. Spring and autumn are the strongest, but nothing is truly closed. Cover comes and goes, so treat it with suspicion rather than trust. Late winter often fishes better here than midsummer does. Keep it in mind when planning a trip to Brown Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  The access position is unclear from public sources. Access points are not mapped for this water, which suits people who like quiet. Bluegill and other panfish take small jigs or worms under a float near any cover. A phone call first saves an afternoon. Some ground is open by custom rather than by right, so tread carefully. If the gate is shut, Pogue Pond at 0.6 miles is the nearest alternative. Nothing on Brown Lake should be assumed from this page alone.