Waganer Lake Fishing Guide, Lewis County, Missouri

• Overview

  You will find Waganer Lake in Lewis County, Missouri. The surroundings are rolling bush. It covers about 9 acres, so this is small water you can walk round in under an hour. Nearest town is Canton, 5.5 miles off. The nearest city of size is Columbia, 87 miles away. A county line runs close by, so local bylaws can differ within a short drive.

• Where to Fish on Waganer Lake

  No depth figure has reached our records, which makes a plummet useful. Standing timber shows when the level drops, and fish sit against it. Rip-rap along the wall holds fish that the open bank never does. Fish documented in Lewis County include green sunfish, johnny darter, slenderhead darter and bluegill. Take it as the county picture rather than a promise for this water. At Waganer Lake the water rewards a slow, careful approach.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The warmest month averages 77°F, the coldest about 24°F. Four clear seasons, with a proper winter at one end. Count the season from break-up, usually early March. Climate figures give an open season running early March to late December. The strongest runs come at either end of the open season. Keep it in mind when planning a trip to Waganer Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  Whether the bank is open is not something our records settle. No made access is recorded, so a short walk in is the likely arrangement. For the catfish, fish bottom baits into the deeper holes and let them sit. Look for a notice board at the entrance. Check whether bait restrictions apply before you buy any. The nearest alternative is Durgens Creek Watershed Lake Number 4, 1.3 miles out. Confirm before you fish Waganer Lake.