Ray County Number A-27 Lake Fishing Guide, Ray County, Missouri

• Overview

  Ray County, Missouri, is where Ray County Number A-27 Lake sits. It lies 771 feet above sea level. At roughly 20 acres, the whole thing is within casting reach of a single walk. The closest town, Richmond, is 3 miles away. Albany follows at 5.7 miles, then Lexington at 8 miles. This one sits near enough to a boundary to be worth checking.

• Where to Fish on Ray County Number A-27 Lake

  The records we hold are silent on depth, so plan to find it yourself. A reservoir gives you a hard edge, a shelf, and not much else. Look for where the old bank line still shows under the surface. Species logged across Ray County include bluegill, orangethroat darter, green sunfish, plains darter and common carp. Records at this level tell you what is in the area. At this water light and wind decide more than tackle does.

• Seasonal Patterns

  July runs about 78°F on average, January about 26°F. The year turns gently, without extremes at either end. Hard water here is never dependable, so check for yourself before stepping out. June to September is hot work, so the first and last hours are what count. That shapes the year on this water.

• Tackle & Baits

  Whether you may fish here is not something records settle. We find no slipway, car park or made path within a short radius, so treat access as rough. Largemouth respond to soft plastics tight to cover; go weedless where the growth is heavy. Local rules can differ across the county line, so check where you stand. Close seasons apply to some species and not others. The nearest alternative is Vandiver and Barchers Number A-2 Reservoir, 1.1 miles out. Check the position at this water before loading the car.