Fishing at Holmstrom North Lake, Crawford County, Missouri

• Overview

  Holmstrom North Lake lies in Crawford County, Missouri. The surroundings are open valley. The water measures roughly 6 acres, so nothing here is far from anything else. Nearest town is Cuba, 5.5 miles off. Bourbon follows at 6.4 miles, then Steelville at 11 miles. The nearest boundary is well away, so one set of rules covers the water.

• Where to Fish on Holmstrom North Lake

  There is no published depth for this one, so start shallow and work out. Points where the flooded channel swings in are the reliable ones. Draw-down through summer strips the margins, so follow the water out. Records held for Crawford County cover rainbow darter, smallmouth bass, longear sunfish, meramec saddled darter and greenside darter. These are county-wide records, so not all of them will be in this water. Fish Holmstrom North Lake to its features, not to its size.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Climate normals give 77°F for July and 29°F for January. Fishing continues through most of the calendar, with quiet spells rather than closures. It is not guaranteed from one year to the next. November and March are the quiet, comfortable months to be out. Holmstrom North Lake runs to that rhythm year in and year out.

• Tackle & Baits

  Public sources are silent on who controls the bank. There is no recorded infrastructure here; expect to find your own way in. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. Look for a notice board at the entrance. Where tickets apply, they are sold in the nearest town rather than on the bank. For a change of water, Matthews Lake is 1.6 miles distant. Check the position at Holmstrom North Lake before loading the car.