Touchette Lake, Missouri: Fishing Spots and Seasons

• Overview

  Missouri holds Touchette Lake, in Lincoln County. The setting is farm and woodlot on every side. Small at around 17 acres: two anglers spread out cover most of it. Few waters listed in Lincoln County are bigger. Nearest town is Moscow Mills, 2.8 miles off. Troy lies 6.8 miles off, Wentzville another 8.1 miles. The county edge is within a short distance of the bank.

• Where to Fish on Touchette Lake

  Depth figures are not published for this one. Built water gives depth close in, which suits a bank angler. Rip-rap along the wall holds fish that the open bank never does. Open biodiversity records for Lincoln County list orangespotted sunfish, common carp and bluegill. What holds for the county may not hold for this water. Fish Touchette Lake where the bottom changes rather than where it looks deep.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Expect July to average close to 78°F, with January the cold end at about 28°F. The year turns gently, without extremes at either end. Some winters give nothing at all, so plan for open water. The cooler months are the comfortable ones to fish here. Keep it in mind when planning a trip to Touchette Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  There is no clear statement anywhere on who can fish it. Formal access is not mapped, so the last stretch is likely on foot. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. Look for a notice board at the entrance. Where parking is tight, arriving early solves most problems. The nearest alternative is Lake Lincoln, 6.7 miles out. Check the position at Touchette Lake before loading the car.