Lafayette A-21 Lake Fishing near Lexington, Missouri

• Overview

  Set in Lafayette County, Lafayette A-21 Lake is a Missouri water. The bank gives way to rolling hill. The water covers some 26 acres, so pick a bank rather than trying to cover it all. It ranks high for size among our Lafayette County listings. Lexington at 7.7 miles is the nearest place to stop. For a city, East Independence is 19 miles off. The county edge is within a short distance of the bank.

• Where to Fish on Lafayette A-21 Lake

  The records we hold are silent on depth, so plan to find it yourself. The arms fish better than the open middle whenever the water is up. Levels move with the draw rather than the rain on water like this. Lafayette County records list rainbow smelt, bluegill and channel catfish among the fish reported. The county figures include rivers and lakes alike. The near bank of this water is often the one people ignore.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Expect July near 78°F and January near 27°F on the long-run figures. In milder years the surface never sets. It should never be assumed safe, whatever the month says. Autumn steadies things again once the heat lets go. The season on this water follows the weather closely. Fish feed harder before a change in weather than after it.

• Tackle & Baits

  We hold no note on access for this one. Mapping records no facilities at all near this water. For the catfish, fish bottom baits into the deeper holes and let them sit. Season dates differ by species, so read the table. Where tickets apply, they are sold in the nearest town rather than on the bank. Failing this one, try Lafayette County Lake C-23, 1.2 miles away. For this water in particular, ask before you travel.