Fishing Luesseville Lake in Saint Charles County, Missouri

• Overview

  Set in Saint Charles County, Luesseville Lake is a Missouri water. It stands 453 feet above sea level. At 6 acres it is the sort of place you fish for an evening rather than a day. It lies lower than most water we list in Missouri. Old Jamestown is the closest place, 8.7 miles off. Florissant is 10 miles away, with Saint Charles at 10 miles. A county line runs close by, so local bylaws can differ within a short drive.

• Where to Fish on Luesseville Lake

  Depth here is unknown, so count the lead down before committing. Look for where the old bank line still shows under the surface. The old creek line under the surface is the feature worth finding. Records held for Saint Charles County cover common carp, bluegill, green sunfish, channel catfish and orangethroat darter. County records show what lives in the area; the local agency holds the water-by-water list. Take Luesseville Lake a stretch at a time.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The range across the year is 27°F to 77°F. Seasons here are moderate, and the fishing runs most of the year. Some winters give nothing at all, so plan for open water. March through May is the strongest run, with October and November a second stretch. Plan any trip to Luesseville Lake around it.

• Tackle & Baits

  There is no clear statement anywhere on who can fish it. Expect 0.9 miles away in from where the car goes. Catfish want bait on the bottom: cut bait or worms, a simple running rig, and patience after dark. Parking space is the usual limit rather than the bank itself. Where parking is tight, arriving early solves most problems. Long Lake sits 2.2 miles off and takes the overflow. Check the position on Luesseville Lake before loading the car.