Lake Loraine in Jefferson County: How and When to Fish It

• Overview

  You will find Lake Loraine in Jefferson County, Missouri. The ground around here is open valley. Around 42 acres of surface means several distinct areas to work. It ranks high for size among our Jefferson County listings. The nearest place of any size is Hillsboro, 6 miles away. St. Louis is the closest city, 28 miles away. The county line is nowhere near, so one local authority covers the water.

• Where to Fish on Lake Loraine

  We hold no depth figure for this one. Built water gives depth close in, which suits a bank angler. The old creek line under the surface is the feature worth finding. Reported across Jefferson County: orangethroat darter, longear sunfish, rainbow darter and bluegill. Records at this level tell you what is in the area. On Lake Loraine the quiet end is the one worth the extra effort.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Long-run averages give July about 77°F and January about 30°F. Neither winter nor summer shuts things down for long. Hard water here is never dependable, so check for yourself before stepping out. Late winter often fishes better here than midsummer does. Expect Lake Loraine to follow that timing.

• Tackle & Baits

  Who may fish here is not settled in anything we hold. Nothing formal is recorded here: no ramp, no car park, no marked path. Bluegill and other panfish take small jigs or worms under a float near any cover. Read any posted signs at the access point rather than assuming. Access can change hands, so last year's answer may not hold. Vatterott Lake sits 1 mile off and takes the overflow. Where Lake Loraine is concerned, a local answer beats a written one.