Old Longview Lake Fishing near Lee's Summit, Missouri

• Overview

  Old Longview Lake sits in Jackson County, out in Missouri. Everything around it is rolling hill. This is a pocket water of some 20 acres, and every part of it is reachable from the bank. For supplies, Lee's Summit is 3.6 miles out. Overland Park is the closest city, 13 miles away. A county line runs close by, so local bylaws can differ within a short drive.

• Where to Fish on Old Longview Lake

  Depth went unrecorded, which puts the reading back on you. The old creek line under the surface is the feature worth finding. Inflow corners move water, and moving water gathers fish. Species logged across Jackson County include bluegill, channel catfish and green sunfish. The list covers the county rather than this water alone, so treat it as a guide. Read Old Longview Lake for ten minutes before the first cast goes out.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The year swings from about 27°F in January to roughly 78°F in July. The year gives four workable seasons without severe ends. Cover comes and goes, so treat it with suspicion rather than trust. The hot months push the fishing to dawn and dusk. Plan any trip to Old Longview Lake around it.

• Tackle & Baits

  Our records carry no access rule either way. A car park lies half a mile away, so the walk in is short. A campsite lies half a mile away for anyone staying over. Mapping records toilets within half a mile. For the catfish, fish bottom baits into the deeper holes and let them sit. Sort the permit out before you load the car. Where tickets apply, they are sold in the nearest town rather than on the bank. Mouse Creek at 1.2 miles is the sensible second choice. Nothing on Old Longview Lake should be assumed from this page alone.