Carey Mims Lake Fishing near Holden, Missouri

• Overview

  Within Johnson County, Missouri, you have Carey Mims Lake. What surrounds it is open valley. The water measures roughly 10 acres, so nothing here is far from anything else. The closest town, Holden, is 7.3 miles away. It is 25 miles to East Independence, the nearest city. The line between counties passes nearby, which can change who manages the water.

• Where to Fish on Carey Mims Lake

  Our records hold no depth for this water. The arms fish better than the open middle whenever the water is up. Draw-down through summer strips the margins, so follow the water out. County-wide records name bluegill, orangethroat darter and green sunfish. What holds for the county may not hold for this water. On Carey Mims Lake that means starting tight and working out.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Seasonal averages run from 27°F in January up to 78°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. Carey Mims Lake fishes to that pattern most years. A grey, mild day is often better than a bright, still one.

• Tackle & Baits

  Public sources are silent on who controls the bank. Mapping is blank for access, so scout the approach before committing the car. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. Check locally before you travel, because a wasted drive is a long one. Close seasons apply to some species and not others. Spiwak Lake at 2.1 miles is the sensible second choice. Ask locally about Carey Mims Lake if anything is unclear.