Fishing at Lake Avalon, Saint Francois County, Missouri

• Overview

  Saint Francois County, Missouri, is where Lake Avalon sits. The ground round it is farm and woodlot. At roughly 18 acres, the whole thing is within casting reach of a single walk. By elevation it is in the upper part of our Missouri listings. Nearest place of any size is Bismarck, 3.9 miles away. Elvins is 7.8 miles away, with Flat River at 8.9 miles. The line between counties passes nearby, which can change who manages the water.

• Where to Fish on Lake Avalon

  Open data we checked carries no depth for this water. Rip-rap along the wall holds fish that the open bank never does. A reservoir gives you a hard edge, a shelf, and not much else. Survey and observation records for Saint Francois County include rainbow darter, greenside darter, fantail darter, orangethroat darter and longear sunfish. These are county-wide records, so not all of them will be in this water. The near bank of Lake Avalon is often the one people ignore.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Typical July readings run about 76°F; by January the average is down near 30°F. The year gives four workable seasons without severe ends. Hard water here is never dependable, so check for yourself before stepping out. March through May is the strongest run, with October and November a second stretch. Expect Lake Avalon to follow that timing.

• Tackle & Baits

  Public sources are silent on who controls the bank. Mapping shows an empty shoreline: no ramp, no jetty, no marked entry. Bass water: a Texas-rigged worm near cover, a spinnerbait when you need to cover ground. State or provincial rules still apply whatever the bank status. Where the way in crosses private ground, ask first. For a change of water, Iron Mountain Lake is 3.7 miles distant. Confirm access to Lake Avalon locally before you travel.