Lake Marie Fishing Guide, Mercer County, Missouri

• Overview

  Lake Marie is a Mercer County water, Missouri side. The setting is rolling bush on every side. It runs to roughly 48 acres — big enough to hold fish away from the bank, small enough to learn. The bank runs about 1.2 miles all the way round, so one visit can cover most of it. The closest town, Princeton, is 6.3 miles away. Terre Haute is 17 miles and Leon 20 miles. Being near a boundary, it pays to know which side you are fishing.

• Where to Fish on Lake Marie

  The records we hold are silent on depth, so plan to find it yourself. Standing timber shows when the level drops, and fish sit against it. Levels move with the draw rather than the rain on water like this. The shape of Lake Marie rewards a slow walk along one bank. Structure you can see is usually matched by structure you cannot.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Averages move between 23°F in January and 76°F in July. Winter puts a hard lid on this one. Winter locks it down, and mid March brings it back. The water is typically free of ice between mid March and mid December. Early summer and early autumn carry the open-water season. On Lake Marie the same rules apply, with local timing.

• Tackle & Baits

  We hold no note on access for this one. For boats, Lake Marie Marina lies half a mile out. The nearest car park is half a mile from the water. Toilets are half a mile away, which matters on a long session. Ask in the nearest town if you are unsure. Check whether bait restrictions apply before you buy any. Failing this one, try Berndt Lake SW SW Section 30, 0.4 miles away. The position on Lake Marie is worth confirming on the day.