| Mark Twain Lake
2006 Fishing Prospects |
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| Mark Twain Lake
2006 Fishing Prospects |
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Mark Twain Lake Mark Twain was developed for the purpose of flood control, hydroelectric power, recreation, water supply, navigation and fish and wildlife conservation. Thanks to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers we have a well established fishery in Missouri. For information on Mark Twain Lake contact:
Lake Information Recording: 573-735-2619
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Hi my name is Bill Maloney just writing in a report on Mark Twian lake.On Saturday May 20th the three of us myself dad and son had one of the best days of crappie fishing since '93 the fish are on the banks and out about ten feet around trees...30 fish in all many in the12-13" range.....good luck |
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David and Doreen May with their limit! April 13, 2002 Photo courtesy of Southfork Resort
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Mark Twain Lake Services
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36765 Hwy. 154 Stoutsville, MO 65283 573-565-3500 866-382-0033 (Toll Free) |
Make sure to stay at the South
Fork Resort while in the Mark Twain Lake area. Friendly people and nice
comfy lodging, what else is there?
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The Beer Hunter! (Conservation Cafe nickname)
11 pound Largemouth, In north Missouri no less! Mark Twain Lake I went to Mark Twain for the day on 4/7. I thought I made a huge mistake when I got there because of the wind. The waves were huge and dangerous. A friend and I put the boat in anyway at South Fork. We stayed in protected coves and fished without much luck for most of the day. At about 5:00 PM the bass moved shallow and really started going after the shad. We caught about 40 fish in two hours. Most were between 1 and 2 pounds. I landed an 11 pound monster right at 7:00. It hit a chartreuse spinner bait with a number 6 Colorado blade. It was caught on a secondary point in about 3 feet of water.
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Information: (573) 248-2530
Largemouth bass fishing during 2005 was very good until late summer, and anglers can expect fishing to be similar during 2006. Based on spring 2005 surveys, bass abundance in Mark Twain has declined over the last two years, largely because few bass were produced in 2002. However, the abundance of bass at least 15 inches long remains good, so anglers can expect good bass fishing during 2006. Three of every 10 fish caught during 2006 should exceed 15 inches long. Crappie fishing during 2006 will also be similar to 2005, although the abundance of small crappie has continued to decline. Crappie growth during 2005 was slow; however the abundance of crappie at least 9 inches long has increased. Three of every ten crappie caught should exceed 9 inches long, and anglers should not have to filter through as many small crappie as they have in most recent years. White bass fishing will remain sporadic. Anglers do best when these fish are spawning on riffles in tributary streams in early spring, or while feeding on schooling shad or congregating over underwater humps during the summer. Walleye abundance remains low, although anglers are reporting more incidental catches than during most recent years. Anglers should also consider walleye fishing in tributary streams of the lake during early spring where walleye abundance has increased due to recent tributary stream stockings. Catfish anglers can expect good fishing to continue this year. Many flathead catfish exceeding 25 pounds are caught each year on trot lines, bank lines, and jugs. Catfish anglers do best in the upper portions of North Fork, Middle Fork, and South Fork arms.
Report Courtesy MDC
| Lisa, Vicki and little Makayla, with a 32 1/2 pound flathead caught using goldfish on a trotline. August 31, 2002. | 
Photo courtesy of Southfork Resort |
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The McSchoolers from Illinois, limited out on crappie, during their
annual fishing trip on November 11, 2001. The four of them, in left
to right order Don, David, Lowell and Dave, are proudly showing off their
60 fish.
Photo courtesy of Southfork Resort |
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