Hickory Lake, Missouri: Fishing Spots and Seasons

• Overview

  Hickory Lake sits within Gasconade County in Missouri. The country here is open valley. This is a pocket water of some 21 acres, and every part of it is reachable from the bank. You are 7.5 miles from Owensville. Further out sit Gerald (13 miles) and Cuba (13 miles). It sits near the edge of the county, so check which rules apply.

• Where to Fish on Hickory Lake

  Nothing we hold settles how deep this runs. Look for where the old bank line still shows under the surface. Held water runs deepest at the wall and shallows back to the inflow. Gasconade County records list orangethroat darter, longear sunfish, fantail darter and bluegill among the fish reported. The county figures include rivers and lakes alike. Take Hickory Lake a stretch at a time.

• Seasonal Patterns

  On the long-term average, July reads 77°F and January reads 29°F. Mild ends to the year keep the season long. It is not guaranteed from one year to the next. June to September is hot work, so the first and last hours are what count. The season on Hickory Lake follows the weather closely.

• Tackle & Baits

  The access position is unclear from public sources. Formal access is not mapped, so the last stretch is likely on foot. For the bass here, soft plastics worked slow along cover and a spinnerbait for searching do most of the work. A phone call first saves an afternoon. A polite question at the farm gate opens more banks than anything else. Number 72 Reservoir sits 1.9 miles off and takes the overflow. Check the current arrangement for Hickory Lake.