Lake Minnie Ha-Ha Upper Fishing near Sainte Genevieve, Missouri

• Overview

  Lake Minnie Ha-Ha Upper stands in Sainte Genevieve County, Missouri. It stands 522 feet above sea level. The water measures roughly 17 acres, so nothing here is far from anything else. Ground here is low by Missouri standards. Start from Sainte Genevieve, 12 miles down the road. Perryville is 13 miles and Chester 15 miles. The county line runs close by, so rules can change within a short drive.

• Where to Fish on Lake Minnie Ha-Ha Upper

  Depth figures are not published for this one. Built water gives depth close in, which suits a bank angler. Look for where the old bank line still shows under the surface. Across Sainte Genevieve County, recorded fish include longear sunfish, rainbow darter, bluegill, fantail darter and slender madtom. Records at this level tell you what is in the area. At Lake Minnie Ha-Ha Upper the first feature you find is worth twenty minutes.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Seasonal averages run from 30°F in January up to 78°F in July. Mild ends to the year keep the season long. It is not guaranteed even in a cold spell, so check yourself. November and March are the quiet, comfortable months to be out. Plan any trip to Lake Minnie Ha-Ha Upper around it.

• Tackle & Baits

  Access is not recorded for this water. No car park, ramp or path is recorded within easy reach of the shore. For the bass here, soft plastics worked slow along cover and a spinnerbait for searching do most of the work. Parking space is the usual limit rather than the bank itself. Keep proof of licence with you rather than in the car. Should this one be busy, Lake Minnie Ha-Ha Lower is 0.2 miles off. Confirm before you fish Lake Minnie Ha-Ha Upper.