Cypress Lake, Missouri: Fishing Spots and Seasons

• Overview

  Cypress Lake belongs to Cape Girardeau County, Missouri. The land about it is mixed woodland. At roughly 8 acres, the whole thing is within casting reach of a single walk. By elevation it sits in the lower part of our Missouri listings. The closest town, Marble Hill, is 8 miles away. The nearest city of size is St. Louis, 92 miles away. Rules can differ a short way off, since the county line is near.

• Where to Fish on Cypress Lake

  No published figure covers depth, so learn it as you fish. Held water runs deepest at the wall and shallows back to the inflow. Look for where the old bank line still shows under the surface. Cape Girardeau County records list common carp, bluegill and longear sunfish among the fish reported. These are county-wide records, so not all of them will be in this water. The shape of Cypress Lake rewards a slow walk along one bank.

• Seasonal Patterns

  On the long-term average, July reads 78°F and January reads 31°F. Spring and autumn are the strongest, but nothing is truly closed. Cover comes and goes, so treat it with suspicion rather than trust. June to September is hot work, so the first and last hours are what count. Plan any trip to Cypress Lake around it.

• Tackle & Baits

  Public sources are silent on who controls the bank. Mapping shows a jetty some 50 yards off. Carp respond to sweetcorn or boilies fished patiently on the bottom near feeding areas. Ask in the nearest town if you are unsure. Rules for boats are stricter than rules for the bank in many places. If the gate is shut, Cedar Lake at 0.2 miles is the nearest alternative. The position on Cypress Lake is worth confirming on the day.