Thomas Hill Reservoir Fishing Guide, Randolph County, Missouri

• Overview

  The Randolph County entry here is Thomas Hill Reservoir, in Missouri. It lies 709 feet above sea level. Surface area runs to some 6.3 sq miles, so a boat and a plan are both worth having. Nothing else we list in Randolph County covers more water. The nearest place of any size is Huntsville, 9.3 miles away. Salisbury is 12 miles away, with Moberly at 14 miles. Local rules may differ a few miles either side of here.

• Where to Fish on Thomas Hill Reservoir

  No figure exists for depth, so let the water show you. The old creek line under the surface is the feature worth finding. Standing timber shows when the level drops, and fish sit against it. Across Randolph County, recorded fish include bluegill, green sunfish and johnny darter. Species recorded across the county may be limited to a few waters. On Thomas Hill Reservoir the obvious spot is not always the productive one.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Averages move between 26°F in January and 78°F in July. The season stretches long at both ends here. It is not guaranteed from one year to the next. November and March are the quiet, comfortable months to be out. Thomas Hill Reservoir fishes to that pattern most years. Spring warms the shallows first, so start there.

• Tackle & Baits

  There is no clear statement anywhere on who can fish it. Parking is close: a car park sits half a mile from the bank. Bluegill and other panfish take small jigs or worms under a float near any cover. Take the rules with you rather than trusting memory. Where tickets apply, they are sold in the nearest town rather than on the bank. For a change of water, Kohl Lake is 5.2 miles distant. Confirm access to Thomas Hill Reservoir locally before you travel.