Fishing at M K T Lake, Howard County, Missouri

• Overview

  The Howard County end of Missouri holds M K T Lake. What surrounds it is mixed woodland. With some 32 acres of water, there is room for a boat but no need of one. For supplies, New Franklin is 1 mile out. After that come Boonville at 3.4 miles and Fayette at 9.4 miles. The boundary is close enough to be worth checking before you fish.

• Where to Fish on M K T Lake

  There is no published depth for this one, so start shallow and work out. Points where the flooded channel swings in are the reliable ones. The arms fish better than the open middle whenever the water is up. Public occurrence data for Howard County names green sunfish, orangethroat darter, white crappie, blue catfish and bluegill. County records show what lives in the area; the local agency holds the water-by-water list. Treat M K T Lake as a water to read rather than to cover.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Averages move between 27°F in January and 78°F in July. Seasons here are moderate, and the fishing runs most of the year. It should never be assumed safe, whatever the month says. The hot months push the fishing to dawn and dusk. The season on M K T Lake follows the weather closely.

• Tackle & Baits

  There is no clear statement anywhere on who can fish it. There is camping recorded roughly half a mile off. Catfish want bait on the bottom: cut bait or worms, a simple running rig, and patience after dark. Check whether a boat is allowed before you tow one. Where the way in crosses private ground, ask first. The nearest alternative is Number 226 Reservoir, 4.7 miles out. Signs at M K T Lake carry more weight than any list.