Number 101 Lake near Mexico: Fishing Spots, Seasons and Access

• Overview

  Number 101 Lake lies in Audrain County, Missouri. It sits at 810 feet above sea level. With some 26 acres of water, there is room for a boat but no need of one. Mexico lies 2.3 miles from the water. Wellsville lies 16 miles off, Centralia another 16 miles. It lies deep inside the county rather than near an edge. Access points are few, so the middle stretches see little traffic.

• Where to Fish on Number 101 Lake

  No figure exists for depth, so let the water show you. Points where the flooded channel swings in are the reliable ones. Look for where the old bank line still shows under the surface. Reported across Audrain County: johnny darter, green sunfish, black bullhead and bluegill. What holds for the county may not hold for this water. On this water a short move beats a long cast.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Temperature averages peak at 77°F in July and bottom out at 26°F in January. Whether it freezes depends on the year. It should never be assumed safe, whatever the month says. June to September is hot work, so the first and last hours are what count. That shapes the year on this water.

• Tackle & Baits

  Public data does not answer the access question here. Mapping shows no built access close by; expect to walk in from wherever you can leave the car. 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 tickets apply, they are sold in the nearest town rather than on the bank. Burlington Lake at 0.5 miles is the sensible second choice. For this water, the notice at the access point is the final word.