Cameron Number 1 Reservoir near Cameron: Fishing Spots, Seasons and Access

• Overview

  Cameron Number 1 Reservoir falls in Clinton County, part of Missouri. It stands 961 feet above sea level. This is a pocket water of some 16 acres, and every part of it is reachable from the bank. Cameron at 1.8 miles is the nearest place to stop. Maysville is 10 miles and Hamilton 14 miles. The boundary is close enough to be worth checking before you fish.

• Where to Fish on Cameron Number 1 Reservoir

  No depth figure appears in our records, so the bank has to tell you. The old creek line under the surface is the feature worth finding. A reservoir gives you a hard edge, a shelf, and not much else. Reported across Clinton County: green sunfish, bluegill, johnny darter, largemouth bass and common carp. What holds for the county may not hold for this water. Fish this water where the bottom changes rather than where it looks deep.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Averages move between 25°F in January and 77°F in July. Mild ends to the year keep the season long. It is not guaranteed from one year to the next. April and May are the settled weeks, with October close behind. Plan any trip to this water around it. After a storm, the water clears from the edges inwards.

• Tackle & Baits

  Access status is simply unknown for this water. No car park, ramp or path is recorded within easy reach of the shore. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. Read any posted signs at the access point rather than assuming. Rules for boats are stricter than rules for the bank in many places. Cameron Reservoir Number 2, 0.7 miles away, makes the obvious fallback. Confirm before you fish this water.