Gray Lake Fishing near Weatherby Lake, Missouri

• Overview

  Gray Lake sits within Platte County in Missouri. Around the bank it is mixed woodland. At roughly 6 acres, the whole thing is within casting reach of a single walk. Weatherby Lake sits 3 miles from the bank. After that come Parkville at 5.8 miles and Platte City at 7.5 miles. Other water nearby: Berlin Reservoir 3 miles, Weatherby Lake 3.1 miles away, Smart Lake 3.1 miles, Adkison Lake 3.7 miles away and Happy Hollow Lake 5.2 miles. Rules can differ a short way off, since the county line is near.

• Where to Fish on Gray Lake

  Depth is unmeasured here, so let the shoreline guide you. Rip-rap along the wall holds fish that the open bank never does. Draw-down through summer strips the margins, so follow the water out. Fish documented in Platte County include bluegill, rainbow smelt, green sunfish and common carp. County records show the wider picture rather than this one place. Gray Lake repays a walk before the first cast.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Averages here run 78°F at the top of summer and 27°F at the bottom of winter. A long season, with weather mattering more than the month. In a normal year the cover is thin and short-lived. The cooler months are the comfortable ones to fish here. It holds true on Gray Lake more years than not.

• Tackle & Baits

  Access is not recorded for this water. A carry of half a mile from the nearest parking is the price of fishing here. Catfish want bait on the bottom: cut bait or worms, a simple running rig, and patience after dark. Bank access can be seasonal on ground like this. Where tickets apply, they are sold in the nearest town rather than on the bank. Berlin Reservoir sits 3 miles off and takes the overflow. Ask locally about Gray Lake if anything is unclear.