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Maple Leaf Lake (Kansas City Region)Information: (660) 530-5500 Largemouth bass are somewhat less abundant than expected at Maple Leaf Lake, but 14-16 inch bass are relatively common. Bass fishing will be fair in 2006. The water clarity in Maple Leaf Lake often approaches 3 feet so anglers should use light line and may want to consider fishing at night. Anglers may have difficulty catching bass in the clear water. Bluegill angling will be poor because few bluegill larger than 6 inches are present. Angling for redear sunfish will be fair. Redear sunfish 7-8 inches are moderately abundant and some 9-10 inch redear sunfish are present. Anglers seeking larger sunfish will have better luck during the spawning period that occurs during the last 3 weeks in May. Catfish angling will be good. Catfish of 1-3 pounds are more common than larger fish. Crappie angling will be poor due to low abundance and a scarcity of crappie over 9 inches. Anglers are reminded that outboard motors larger than 10 horsepower are allowed, but are required to be operated at no wake speed. Report Courtesy MDC
Services There is little available for the fisherman near Maple Leaf lake. The Wal-Mart in Higginsville phone number is 660-584-7717 the sporting goods department may be able to give you some current information. There is a liquor store in town called American Spirit Shoppe that sells some bait and may also have some info about the lake. There is quite a bit of bank fishing access which makes this lake a popular bank fishing destination. Word has it though that because of this fact the fish have learned and you will have much better luck from a boat. American Spirit Shoppe |