Long Branch Lake is located just west of Macon, Mo. off of Hwy.36. This is a very unique lake for this area. It has miles of shoreline, varied species, and it's both State park and Missouri Dept. of Conservation oriented.  We are looking for information on this and several other lakes in Missouri, if you frequent any of our lakes and would like to provide information on a regular basis either year round or during the fishing season please feel free to email us with fishing reports, pictures of a good catch or any information that will be useful to sportsmen wanting to visit these lakes.   Missouri Lake List

Long Branch Lake Macon, Missouri Map of Lake Where's Macon? Limits: 2006 Fishing Prospects

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A good morning at Longbranch Lake with 2 almost limits of Ducks. Click here to see more photos

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Long Branch Lake (Northeast Region)

Information: (660) 785-2420

Anglers will find little change in the largemouth bass population in 2006. Numbers of bass continue to be poor, but 20% of this low density population will be over the legal length limit of 15 inches. Anglers may notice an increase in the catch rate of bass less than 12 inches due to the production of a good 2004 year-class. Walleye, last stocked in 2001 have faired well and all of these fish meet or exceed the 18-inch minimum length limit. A good time to fish for walleye at Long Branch Lake is mid to late March when walleye are spawning along the dam. Channel catfish in the 2-3 pound range will continue to provide good action for bank anglers and those fishing trotlines off of points and in flooded timber. Large blue catfish are not uncommon; jugs fished with shad are most effective in spring and early summer. Flathead catfish are more difficult to catch, but are available to those willing to use live bait. Crappie are still growing slowly, and the population is dominated by fish less than 8 inches long. Abundant small carp will provide fast action for pole and line angling and bow fishing. A barrier-free fishing dock near the marina enhances fishing opportunities at this lake.

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Longbranch limits Poles or rods with attached line, no more than three per person--carp can be taken by longbow Bass: 6 (12) under 15" Protected Channel and Blue Catfish Combined: 10 (20) Flathead Catfish:5 (10) Crappie:15 (60) Walleye:4 (8) under 18" Protected