Number 80 Lake near Grain Valley: Fishing Spots, Seasons and Access

• Overview

  Jackson County in Missouri is where Number 80 Lake sits. The country here is rolling hill. The water measures roughly 8 acres, so nothing here is far from anything else. Nearest place of any size is Grain Valley, 3.7 miles away. East Independence is the closest city, 7.5 miles away. Rules here are straightforward: one county, one set of rules.

• Where to Fish on Number 80 Lake

  Depth is not on record here, so the bank has to tell you. Inflow corners move water, and moving water gathers fish. The old creek line under the surface is the feature worth finding. Reported across Jackson County: bluegill, channel catfish, green sunfish and common carp. County records show the wider picture rather than this one place. Work this water in sections rather than trying to cover it.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Long-term averages put July at about 78°F and January near 27°F. In milder years the surface never sets. It is not guaranteed even in a cold spell, so check yourself. November and March are the quiet, comfortable months to be out. The season on this water rarely departs from it. Nights draw in quickly late in the season, so plan the walk back.

• Tackle & Baits

  Whether you may fish here is not something records settle. Parking is mapped about half a mile from the bank. Mapping shows a campsite some half a mile from the water. There is a toilet block some half a mile out. Gates get locked out of season on water like this. Barbless rules turn up on managed water more often than not. If the gate is shut, Number 81 Lake at 1.2 miles is the nearest alternative. Nothing on this water should be assumed from this page alone.