Rogers Lake Fishing in Platte County, Missouri

• Overview

  Rogers Lake is a Platte County water, Missouri side. The bank is 912 feet above sea level. At roughly 2 acres, the whole thing is within casting reach of a single walk. On size it sits at the modest end of our Platte County list. Nearest place of any size is Platte City, 3 miles away. Weston lies 6.4 miles off, Leavenworth another 10 miles. This one is safely inside the county line.

• Where to Fish on Rogers Lake

  No published figure covers depth, so learn it as you fish. The arms fish better than the open middle whenever the water is up. Points where the flooded channel swings in are the reliable ones. Across Platte County, recorded fish include bluegill, rainbow smelt, green sunfish and common carp. It is the county picture; the agency list is water-specific. Anyone new to Rogers Lake should walk it once before setting up.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Expect July to average close to 78°F, with January the cold end at about 27°F. A lid forms in a hard winter only. It is not guaranteed even in a cold spell, so check yourself. April and May are the settled weeks, with October close behind. Plan around that when you fish Rogers Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  Whether the bank is open is not something our records settle. Public data shows nothing built here, so treat the whole approach as informal. For the catfish, fish bottom baits into the deeper holes and let them sit. Check locally before you travel, because a wasted drive is a long one. Fishing rules and camping rules are set separately here. Berlin Reservoir at 8.2 miles is the sensible second choice. What applies at Rogers Lake may have changed since it was mapped.