Nelly Don Lake Fishing Guide, Jackson County, Missouri

• Overview

  Nelly Don Lake stands in Jackson County, Missouri. It sits in rolling hill country. At roughly 17 acres, the whole thing is within casting reach of a single walk. The nearest town is Greenwood, 2.5 miles away. After that come Lake Winnebago at 4 miles and Lake Lotawana at 4.9 miles. A county line runs close by, so local bylaws can differ within a short drive.

• Where to Fish on Nelly Don Lake

  The records we hold are silent on depth, so plan to find it yourself. Held water runs deepest at the wall and shallows back to the inflow. Points where the flooded channel swings in are the reliable ones. Jackson County records list bluegill, channel catfish, green sunfish and common carp among the fish reported. Those are county-wide records, so not every one of them will be in this water. Treat Nelly Don Lake as a water to read rather than to cover.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Climate normals give 78°F for July and 27°F for January. Ice comes and goes from one year to the next. Hard water here is never dependable, so check for yourself before stepping out. March through May is the strongest run, with October and November a second stretch. On Nelly Don Lake that shapes the whole year.

• Tackle & Baits

  Ownership and access are not documented in what we hold. Expect a half a mile walk in from where the car goes. Overnight stays are possible half a mile away. Mapping records toilets within 0.9 miles. Catfish want bait on the bottom: cut bait or worms, a simple running rig, and patience after dark. Parking is often the real limit rather than the bank itself. Where the way in crosses private ground, ask first. For a change of water, Gopher Lake is 0.9 miles distant. Confirm before you fish Nelly Don Lake.