Waltemath Lake in Gentry County: How and When to Fish It

• Overview

  The Gentry County entry here is Waltemath Lake, in Missouri. The country here is lake country bush. About 10 acres of surface, which puts the far bank inside easy sight. It is a small entry by Gentry County standards. King City at 2.3 miles is the nearest place to stop. The big place round here is Kansas City, 67 miles distant. The boundary is close enough to be worth checking before you fish.

• Where to Fish on Waltemath Lake

  No figure exists for depth, so let the water show you. The old creek line under the surface is the feature worth finding. The arms fish better than the open middle whenever the water is up. Across Gentry County, recorded fish include black crappie, common carp and green sunfish. The county figures include rivers and lakes alike. Waltemath Lake gives up more to patience than to distance.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Long-run averages give July about 77°F and January about 24°F. The year splits cleanly: hard water, then open water. The open season starts with the thaw, near enough early March. From about early March to around late December, expect open water on the long-run figures. June through September is the settled part of the year, with the shoulders busier for fish. Waltemath Lake fishes to that pattern most years.

• Tackle & Baits

  The rules here are undocumented as far as public sources go. Access points are not mapped for this water, which suits people who like quiet. Carp respond to sweetcorn or boilies fished patiently on the bottom near feeding areas. Ask in the nearest town if you are unsure. Fishing rules and camping rules are set separately here. Pate Lake sits 1 mile off and takes the overflow. What applies at Waltemath Lake may have changed since it was mapped.