Rothwell Lake in Randolph County: How and When to Fish It

• Overview

  The Randolph County entry here is Rothwell Lake, in Missouri. The land about it is farm and woodlot. The water covers some 25 acres, so pick a bank rather than trying to cover it all. Moberly sits 1.3 miles from here and is the nearest stop. After that come Huntsville at 4.6 miles and Salisbury at 18 miles. No border sits close enough to matter.

• Where to Fish on Rothwell Lake

  Depth is unknown to us, and the shoreline is the better guide. Held water runs deepest at the wall and shallows back to the inflow. Standing timber shows when the level drops, and fish sit against it. Fish documented in Randolph County include bluegill, green sunfish and johnny darter. The list covers the county rather than this water alone, so treat it as a guide. On Rothwell Lake the first feature you find is usually worth a session.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Expect July to average close to 77°F, with January the cold end at about 26°F. Spring and autumn are the strongest, but nothing is truly closed. In a normal year the cover is thin and short-lived. February into May fishes hardest as the water warms. The season on Rothwell Lake follows the weather closely.

• Tackle & Baits

  The access position is unclear from public sources. Launching is possible: a slipway lies half a mile off. Parking is close: a car park sits 110 yards from the bank. Public data records a pier about 110 yards out. There are toilets 90 yards off. Parking is often the real limit rather than the bank itself. Some stretches are reserved and marked as such on the ground. The nearest alternative is Camp Lake, 2.8 miles out. Check the position at Rothwell Lake before loading the car.