Number 111 Lake Fishing Guide, Henry County, Missouri

• Overview

  Number 111 Lake lies within the bounds of Henry County, Missouri. It sits in farm and woodlot. This is sizeable water at about 249 acres, and a boat opens up most of it. The edge runs 2.9 miles or so, easy to work in an afternoon. Among the waters listed for Henry County, none is wider. The nearest place of any size is Windsor, 8 miles away. Further out sit Clinton (10 miles) and Lincoln (18 miles). The line between counties passes nearby, which can change who manages the water.

• Where to Fish on Number 111 Lake

  Depth is not on record here, so the bank has to tell you. Rip-rap along the wall holds fish that the open bank never does. Draw-down through summer strips the margins, so follow the water out. Open biodiversity records for Henry County list green sunfish, channel catfish, black bullhead and orangethroat darter. Records at county level tell you what is around, not what is stocked here. On this water that means starting tight and working out.

• Seasonal Patterns

  July is the warm end of the year here, averaging about 78°F, while January sits near 28°F. Fishing continues through most of the calendar, with quiet spells rather than closures. It is not guaranteed from one year to the next. November and March are the quiet, comfortable months to be out. Plan any trip to this water around it.

• Tackle & Baits

  Nothing in our records says who may fish here. The map shows no ramp or car park nearby, so this is a walk-in water. Largemouth respond to soft plastics tight to cover; go weedless where the growth is heavy. Ask in the nearest town if you are unsure. Night access is frequently treated as a separate matter. If the gate is shut, Number 131 Reservoir at 2.2 miles is the nearest alternative. Where this water is concerned, a local answer beats a written one.