Fishing at Lake Mizzau, Lafayette County, Missouri

• Overview

  Lake Mizzau lies within the bounds of Lafayette County, Missouri. It lies 738 feet above sea level. Small at around 12 acres: two anglers spread out cover most of it. Nearest place of any size is Higginsville, 2.6 miles away. Further out sit Lexington (9.1 miles) and Concordia (13 miles). The nearest boundary is well away, so one set of rules covers the water.

• Where to Fish on Lake Mizzau

  There is no published depth for this one, so start shallow and work out. Built water gives depth close in, which suits a bank angler. Rip-rap along the wall holds fish that the open bank never does. Open biodiversity records for Lafayette County list rainbow smelt, bluegill, channel catfish, common carp and green sunfish. Read it as a county summary, not a water-by-water list. Take Lake Mizzau a stretch at a time.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The range across the year is 26°F to 77°F. Temperature moves within a narrow band, and so does the fishing. It should never be assumed safe, whatever the month says. June to September is hot work, so the first and last hours are what count. That is the shape of the year on Lake Mizzau.

• Tackle & Baits

  We hold no note on access for this one. Recorded parking is 0.9 miles off, far enough to travel light. For the catfish, fish bottom baits into the deeper holes and let them sit. Season dates differ by species, so read the table. Where parking is tight, arriving early solves most problems. Neher - Gibson Lake sits 1 mile off and takes the overflow. Rules at Lake Mizzau are worth checking on the day.