Fishing C and A Lake in Audrain County, Missouri

• Overview

  Set in Audrain County, Missouri, this is C and A Lake. The ground around here is open valley. It measures about 39 acres, which is a comfortable size for bank fishing. A shoreline of some 1.0 miles keeps the choices simple. It is among the larger waters listed here for Audrain County. Mexico sits 1.2 miles from the bank. The big place round here is Columbia, 29 miles distant. The nearest boundary is well away, so one set of rules covers the water.

• Where to Fish on C and A Lake

  There is no recorded depth, so work from what you can see. Points where the flooded channel swings in are the reliable ones. Held water runs deepest at the wall and shallows back to the inflow. Across Audrain County, recorded fish include johnny darter, green sunfish, black bullhead, bluegill and orangespotted sunfish. County data is a starting point rather than a guarantee. C and A Lake fishes better once you know its edges.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The seasonal spread runs 26°F to 77°F. Whether it freezes depends on the year. It is not guaranteed even in a cold spell, so check yourself. March through May is the strongest run, with October and November a second stretch. The season on C and A Lake follows the weather closely.

• Tackle & Baits

  Nothing on record says whether the bank is open or closed. Parking within half a mile means no long carry with tackle. Toilets show in mapping about half a mile away. For the catfish, fish bottom baits into the deeper holes and let them sit. Parking space is the usual limit rather than the bank itself. Keep proof of licence with you rather than in the car. Burlington Lake sits 0.7 miles off and takes the overflow. The position on C and A Lake is worth confirming on the day.