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Kansas City (Penn Valley Lake)

Kansas City (Penn Valley Lake) is a lake in Jackson County, Missouri.

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Kansas City (Penn Valley Lake) Fishing Weather

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Official stocking history

Stocking records show that the following fish or strains were stocked here. A historical stocking does not by itself prove that a self-sustaining population remains today.

Kansas City (Penn Valley Lake) is a lake in Jackson County, Missouri. Kansas City (Penn Valley Lake) covers about 2 acres.

What to Expect at Kansas City (Penn Valley Lake)

Kansas City (Penn Valley Lake) is small enough to check weeds, wood, rock and the first deep drop without spending the whole day moving around.

Fish and Useful Baits at Kansas City (Penn Valley Lake)

Stocking records for Kansas City (Penn Valley Lake) also list channel catfish, though that does not mean those fish will be easy to catch on every trip.

Catfish, Bullheads and Carp

For bottom fishing at Kansas City (Penn Valley ), put cut bait, a nightcrawler or prepared bait on bottom for channel catfish.

A Simple Fishing Plan for Kansas City (Penn Valley Lake)

On a first trip to Kansas City (Penn Valley ), check one quiet cove, one rocky or firm point and the nearby deep water with a moving lure, then use a jig or worm where you find fish.

When to Fish Kansas City (Penn Valley Lake)

Spring at Kansas City (Penn Valley ) is a good time to check warm coves and incoming water, and summer is a good time to fish shade, weeds and the first drop into deeper water. Fall at Kansas City (Penn Valley ) can bring fish back to windy points and banks, while winter calls for smaller baits fished slowly.

Check the evidence

Sources and what they establish

Source dates describe the evidence, not a live catch forecast. Check the managing authority before planning access or keeping fish.

  • Channel Catfish — supporting source

    Missouri Department of Conservation — Kansas City Urban Fishing

    The linked source supports this fish’s presence or stocking in this water.

    Source checked:

    This is not a record catch or a measure of how many fish are there today. The source may describe an earlier period.

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