Reed Area Number 10 Lake Fishing Guide, Jackson County, Missouri

• Overview

  Reed Area Number 10 Lake lies in Jackson County, Missouri. The water sits 958 feet up. At roughly 14 acres, the whole thing is within casting reach of a single walk. The closest town, Greenwood, is 1.7 miles distant. Beyond it, Lake Winnebago at 3.3 miles and Lee's Summit at 4.1 miles. The county line runs close by, so rules can change within a short drive.

• Where to Fish on Reed Area Number 10 Lake

  There is no recorded depth, so work from what you can see. The old creek line under the surface is the feature worth finding. The arms fish better than the open middle whenever the water is up. Records held for Jackson County cover bluegill, channel catfish and green sunfish. Read it as a county summary, not a water-by-water list. Work this water in sections rather than trying to cover it.

• Seasonal Patterns

  July runs about 78°F on average, January about 27°F. Whether it freezes depends on the year. It is not guaranteed from one year to the next. Spring and autumn carry the year; summer squeezes it into the ends of the day. That is the shape of the year on this water. Autumn cools the shallows first, so work deeper as it goes on.

• Tackle & Baits

  Public sources are silent on who controls the bank. The nearest car park is half a mile from the water. A jetty or pier is mapped about half a mile from here. Public toilets are recorded roughly half a mile off. For the catfish, fish bottom baits into the deeper holes and let them sit. Take the rules with you rather than trusting memory. Some stretches are reserved and marked as such on the ground. Should this one be busy, Reed Area Number 9 Lake is 0.4 miles off. For this water in particular, ask before you travel.