Leo Politte and John Lynch Lake Fishing in Franklin County, Missouri

• Overview

  The Franklin County entry here is Leo Politte and John Lynch Lake, in Missouri. The water sits 584 feet up. It covers about 4 acres, so this is small water you can walk round in under an hour. It is a small entry by Franklin County standards. For a base, Gray Summit sits 5.5 miles out. The nearest city of size is St. Louis, 37 miles away. This one is safely inside the county line.

• Where to Fish on Leo Politte and John Lynch Lake

  Depth is unmeasured here, so let the shoreline guide 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. Franklin County records list longear sunfish, orangethroat darter, bluegill and greenside darter among the fish reported. Records at county level tell you what is around, not what is stocked here. Leo Politte and John Lynch Lake gives up more to patience than to distance.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Between January at about 30°F and July at about 78°F, the water has a wide range to work through. Conditions shift steadily rather than sharply. Cover comes and goes, so treat it with suspicion rather than trust. Late winter often fishes better here than midsummer does. On Leo Politte and John Lynch Lake that shapes the whole year.

• Tackle & Baits

  Ownership and access are not documented in what we hold. You will be walking about half a mile from the nearest car park. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. Season dates differ by species, so read the table. Where tickets apply, they are sold in the nearest town rather than on the bank. If the gate is shut, Lake Serene at 2.1 miles is the nearest alternative. Rules at Leo Politte and John Lynch Lake are worth checking on the day.