Ki-Wi Lake near Wellsville: Fishing Spots, Seasons and Access

• Overview

  Ki-Wi Lake lies in Montgomery County, Missouri. The bank is 755 feet above sea level. It covers about 5 acres, so this is small water you can walk round in under an hour. It is one of the smaller waters we list in Montgomery County. Wellsville lies 3.2 miles from the water. It is 40 miles to Columbia, the nearest city. Rules can differ a short way off, since the county line is near.

• Where to Fish on Ki-Wi Lake

  Depth figures are not published for this one. 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. Across Montgomery County, recorded fish include orangethroat darter, fantail darter, bluegill and slender madtom. Records at this level tell you what is in the area. At Ki-Wi Lake light and wind decide more than tackle does.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Expect July near 77°F and January near 27°F on the long-run figures. Spring and autumn are the strongest, but nothing is truly closed. In a normal year the cover is thin and short-lived. June to September is hot work, so the first and last hours are what count. That is the shape of the year on Ki-Wi Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  Whether you may fish here is not something records settle. A boat ramp sits about 0.9 miles from the water. You will be walking about 0.9 miles from the nearest car park. You can camp 0.9 miles off, which suits an early start. For the panfish, a small hook, a float and a piece of worm outfish everything fancy. State or provincial rules still apply whatever the bank status. Where the way in crosses private ground, ask first. Failing this one, try Wellsville Lake, 1.1 miles away. Confirm access to Ki-Wi Lake locally before you travel.