Fishing Ray County Number C-1 Lake in Ray County, Missouri

• Overview

  This water sits in Ray County, Missouri. The water sits 758 feet up. At roughly 10 acres, the whole thing is within casting reach of a single walk. The closest town, Richmond, is 1.5 miles distant. Lexington is 6.9 miles away, with Albany at 8.3 miles. You are close to a county edge here; who manages the access can change within a short drive.

• Where to Fish on Ray County Number C-1 Lake

  Depth is unknown to us, and the shoreline is the better guide. The old creek line under the surface is the feature worth finding. Look for where the old bank line still shows under the surface. Ray County records list bluegill, orangethroat darter, green sunfish, plains darter and common carp among the fish reported. Records at county level tell you what is around, not what is stocked here. The shape of this water decides where the fish sit.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Climate records put July near 78°F and January near 26°F. The year turns gently, without extremes at either end. In a normal year the cover is thin and short-lived. April and May are the settled weeks, with October close behind. On this water the same rules apply, with local timing.

• Tackle & Baits

  Access is not recorded for this water. A carry of half a mile from the nearest parking is the price of fishing here. For the bass here, soft plastics worked slow along cover and a spinnerbait for searching do most of the work. Some banks are open only from a marked point. Signs go up and come down, so check on the day. Mononame 171 Reservoir, 0.6 miles away, makes the obvious fallback. Signs at this water carry more weight than any list.