Fishing Voelkerding Lake in Warren County, Missouri

• Overview

  Voelkerding Lake stands in Warren County, Missouri. Farm and woodlot runs right down to the water. At roughly 13 acres, the whole thing is within casting reach of a single walk. Ground here is low by Missouri standards. 3.8 miles away sits Marthasville, the nearest town. St. Louis is the closest city, 43 miles away. The county edge is within a short distance of the bank.

• Where to Fish on Voelkerding Lake

  Depth is not on record here, so the bank has to tell you. Rip-rap along the wall holds fish that the open bank never does. Look for where the old bank line still shows under the surface. Records held for Warren County cover orangethroat darter, bluegill, fantail darter, green sunfish and slender madtom. Take it as the county picture rather than a promise for this water. Anyone new to Voelkerding Lake should walk it once before setting up.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Temperature averages peak at 77°F in July and bottom out at 29°F in January. In milder years the surface never sets. Cover comes and goes, so treat it with suspicion rather than trust. June to September is hot work, so the first and last hours are what count. The season on Voelkerding Lake follows the weather closely.

• Tackle & Baits

  We hold no note on access for this one. Expect a half a mile walk in from where the car goes. Facilities include toilets around half a mile from here. For the panfish, a small hook, a float and a piece of worm outfish everything fancy. Some banks are open only from a marked point. Some ground is open by custom rather than by right, so tread carefully. Lake Belle-Ann, 2.2 miles away, makes the obvious fallback. Signs at Voelkerding Lake carry more weight than any list.