Old Marceline City Reservoir

Body

Bluegill, channel catfish, largemouth bass are proven stocking combination that provides both food and sport-fishing. When stocked in this order and properly managed, these species provide great fishing and good eating.

Area Information

From Marceline, take Route WW east 0.50 miles, then take Lunar Drive north approximately 0.50 mile to the lake entrance.

Annual Prospects Report

This 62-acre lake suffered a fish kill in the summer of 2024, removing several of the larger fish. Electrofishing surveys show that the largemouth bass population is quickly recovering.  Most catchable fish are 12-15 inches, but there are still a few individuals in the 15 to 17 inch range. Crappie fishing should be good in 2025. Fall netting showed that the majority of crappie are 7 to 10 inches.  Bluegill are abundant with most fish measuring 5 to 7 inches. Dedicated anglers may target channel catfish over 20 inches, but yellow bullhead may make finding those fish a challenge. This reservoir is fairly shallow with thick lotus growth around the margins. Fish before July to avoid the lotus. This area offer an ADA covered fishing dock, a concrete boat ramp, an ADA privy, and a large gravel parking lot that offer plenty of room for trucks and trailers.

Driving Directions

Take blacktop WW east out of Marceline approximately 1 mile to Lunar Drive (gravel road). Take Lunar Dr. north 1 mile and the lake entrance is on the east side of the road.

Map Image
Old Marceline Reservoir in northwest Missouri.
Region
Northwest
Information

Best Bets