Greys Lake Fishing near Hamburg, Missouri

• Overview

  Greys Lake lies in Atchison County, in Missouri. It sits at 896 feet above sea level. It measures about 126 acres, which is a comfortable size for bank fishing. Nearest place of any size is Hamburg, 5 miles away. It is 52 miles to Omaha, the nearest city. Being near a boundary, it pays to know which side you are fishing.

• Where to Fish on Greys Lake

  Depth is not on record here, so the bank has to tell you. Where the bottom changes texture, fish gather; find that line. The productive water is a rod length or two out, not a hundred. County-wide records name common carp, white perch and flathead catfish. County records show the wider picture rather than this one place. On Greys Lake the first feature you find is usually worth a session.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Averages move between 23°F in January and 77°F in July. Winter shuts the surface down for months. Expect a solid lid for months and a thaw around mid March. Average temperatures cross freezing around mid March in spring and again near mid December in autumn. Right after break-up, and again as the nights sharpen, is when to go. That shapes the year on Greys Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  The rules here are undocumented as far as public sources go. Access is unmapped, which usually means a farm track and a walk. Catfish want bait on the bottom: cut bait or worms, a simple running rig, and patience after dark. State or provincial rules still apply whatever the bank status. Rules for boats are stricter than rules for the bank in many places. Failing this one, try Charity Lake, 4.7 miles away. Check the position at Greys Lake before loading the car.