Crancers Lake in Warren County: How and When to Fish It

• Overview

  Warren County, Missouri, is where Crancers Lake sits. The water sits 755 feet up. The water measures roughly 17 acres, so nothing here is far from anything else. Supplies mean a trip to Warrenton, 8.7 miles off. It is 57 miles to Columbia, the nearest city. The county line runs close by, so rules can change within a short drive.

• Where to Fish on Crancers Lake

  Our records carry no depth, so judge it from the bank. Draw-down through summer strips the margins, so follow the water out. The old creek line under the surface is the feature worth finding. Warren County records list orangethroat darter, bluegill, fantail darter and green sunfish among the fish reported. Take it as the county picture rather than a promise for this water. At Crancers Lake the first feature you find is worth twenty minutes.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Long-term averages put July at about 77°F and January near 28°F. The season stretches long at both ends here. Hard water here is never dependable, so check for yourself before stepping out. The cooler months are the comfortable ones to fish here. The season on Crancers Lake follows the weather closely.

• Tackle & Baits

  We hold no note on access for this one. Parking sits half a mile out, which makes for a walk with tackle. For the panfish, a small hook, a float and a piece of worm outfish everything fancy. Rules for this water may differ from the county norm. Fishing rules and camping rules are set separately here. John Scofield Lake at 4 miles is the sensible second choice. Rules at Crancers Lake are worth checking on the day.