Lake Bubida Fishing Guide, Pettis County, Missouri

• Overview

  The Pettis County end of Missouri holds Lake Bubida. The water sits 866 feet up. At roughly 13 acres, the whole thing is within casting reach of a single walk. Nearest town is Sedalia, 3.6 miles off. La Monte is 15 miles away, with Cole Camp at 16 miles. Also worth knowing: Lake Alcolac after 2.7 miles, Monsees Lake just 2.9 miles, Hermora Lake after 2.9 miles, Tempel Lake just 4 miles and Lake Tebo after 8.6 miles. This one is safely inside the county line.

• Where to Fish on Lake Bubida

  Depth is not on record here, so the bank has to tell you. The old creek line under the surface is the feature worth finding. Rip-rap along the wall holds fish that the open bank never does. Fish documented in Pettis County include orangethroat darter, green sunfish, longear sunfish, bluegill and johnny darter. The county list is broader than any single water. The near bank of Lake Bubida is often the one people ignore.

• Seasonal Patterns

  On the long-term average, July reads 78°F and January reads 28°F. Whether it freezes depends on the year. Hard water here is never dependable, so check for yourself before stepping out. June to September is hot work, so the first and last hours are what count. At Lake Bubida the season follows that pattern closely.

• Tackle & Baits

  No access rule appears in what we hold. A car park lies half a mile away, so the walk in is short. Catfish want bait on the bottom: cut bait or worms, a simple running rig, and patience after dark. Local rules can differ across the county line, so check where you stand. Rules for boats are stricter than rules for the bank in many places. Should this one be busy, Lake Alcolac is 2.7 miles off. Treat Lake Bubida as unsettled until someone local tells you otherwise.