Long Lake Fishing near Old Jamestown, Missouri

• Overview

  Long Lake belongs to Saint Charles County, Missouri. Elevation runs to 440 feet. With some 67 acres of water, there is room for a boat but no need of one. It ranks high for size among our Saint Charles County listings. The closest town, Old Jamestown, is 11 miles distant. For a city, St. Louis is 25 miles off. This one sits near enough to a boundary to be worth checking.

• Where to Fish on Long Lake

  No chart reached our records; the first cast is your sounding. Bays and points beat straight shoreline every time on water like this. The productive water is a rod length or two out, not a hundred. Species logged across Saint Charles County include common carp, bluegill, green sunfish and channel catfish. The county figures include rivers and lakes alike. On Long Lake the first feature you find is usually worth a session.

• Seasonal Patterns

  July runs about 77°F on average, January about 27°F. Mild ends to the year keep the season long. Hard water here is never dependable, so check for yourself before stepping out. November and March are the quiet, comfortable months to be out. Long Lake fishes to that pattern most years.

• Tackle & Baits

  Ownership and access are not documented in what we hold. We find no slipway, car park or made path within a short radius, so treat access as rough. Catfish want bait on the bottom: cut bait or worms, a simple running rig, and patience after dark. Local rules can differ across the county line, so check where you stand. A polite question at the farm gate opens more banks than anything else. For a change of water, Airport Lake is 1.9 miles distant. For Long Lake, the notice at the access point is the final word.