Lions Lake Fishing in Franklin County, Missouri

• Overview

  Lions Lake is set in Franklin County, Missouri. The ground around here is open valley. At 12 acres it is the sort of place you fish for an evening rather than a day. It is low-lying compared with other Missouri water we list. For supplies, Washington is 1.1 miles out. The nearest city of size is St. Louis, 45 miles away. A county boundary sits nearby, which can matter for local access rules.

• Where to Fish on Lions Lake

  Depth is not on record here, which means reading the ground instead. A reservoir gives you a hard edge, a shelf, and not much else. Look for where the old bank line still shows under the surface. Species logged across Franklin County include longear sunfish, orangethroat darter, bluegill and greenside darter. Records at this level tell you what is in the area. Lions Lake gives up its fish to patience rather than distance.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The range across the year is 29°F to 78°F. A long season, with weather mattering more than the month. It is not guaranteed from one year to the next. Autumn steadies things again once the heat lets go. Keep it in mind when planning a trip to Lions Lake. As the season turns, fish follow food rather than temperature alone.

• Tackle & Baits

  Public sources are silent on who controls the bank. Public data records a boat ramp 140 yards out. You can leave the car about 120 yards from the water. Toilets are 140 yards away, which matters on a long session. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. Where access is informal, keep it that way by behaving. Night access is frequently treated as a separate matter. Voelkerding Lake sits 4 miles off and takes the overflow. For Lions Lake, the notice at the access point is the final word.