Lac Bergerac Fishing Guide, Saint Francois County, Missouri

• Overview

  Out in Saint Francois County, Missouri, sits Lac Bergerac. The surface lies 922 feet up. The water measures roughly 7 acres, so nothing here is far from anything else. The town to know is Terre du Lac, 0.2 miles out. The nearest city of size is St. Louis, 55 miles away. The county line runs close by, so rules can change within a short drive.

• Where to Fish on Lac Bergerac

  We hold no depth figure for this one. Look for where the old bank line still shows under the surface. Levels move with the draw rather than the rain on water like this. Across Saint Francois County, recorded fish include rainbow darter, greenside darter, fantail darter, orangethroat darter and longear sunfish. It is the county picture; the agency list is water-specific. Lac Bergerac repays a walk before the first cast.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Seasonal averages run from 30°F in January up to 77°F in July. The season stretches long at both ends here. It is not guaranteed even in a cold spell, so check yourself. The cooler months are the comfortable ones to fish here. The season on Lac Bergerac follows the weather closely.

• Tackle & Baits

  Our records carry no access rule either way. Mapping shows no built access close by; expect to walk in from wherever you can leave the car. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. Where a permit is needed, the nearest town usually sells it. Barbless rules turn up on managed water more often than not. For a change of water, Lac Michel is 0.2 miles distant. Check the position on Lac Bergerac before loading the car.