Lake Niangua

Lake Niangua is a reservoir in Camden County, Missouri. Lake Niangua covers about 256 acres, reaches a recorded 12 feet and holds about 1,540 acre-feet.

How the Size and Shape of Lake Niangua Affect Fishing

Lake Niangua has an old channel, incoming water and quiet coves, and small water-level changes can move fish from the bank to the first drop.

Fish and Baits at Lake Niangua

A reliable current fish list was not found for Lake Niangua, so it would be wrong to promise a certain species without better proof.

How the Seasons Change Lake Niangua

Spring around Niangua is a good time to check warm coves and incoming water, and summer is best early or late around weeds, shade and the few deeper holes. Fall around Niangua can bring fish back to windy points and banks, while winter calls for smaller baits fished slowly.

A Simple Plan for Fishing Lake Niangua

On a first trip to Niangua, check incoming water, one bend in the old channel and a point near deep water with a moving lure, then slow down with a jig or worm where you get a bite.

Useful Tackle for Lake Niangua

A medium spinning rod with 8- to 10-pound line handles most jigs, worms and small lures at Niangua, while a medium-heavy rod is better for bass jigs and heavier bottom rigs.

Lake Niangua FAQs

Where should an angler start on the 256-acre Lake Niangua?

At Niangua, pick one cove and the closest point or drop into deep water, then fish that small area well before making a long move.

Should anglers fish the 12-foot deep end of Lake Niangua?

Not every trip. A better place at Niangua is where a point, drop-off or group of baitfish gives the fish a reason to stop.

What does the 1,540 acre-foot storage figure mean at Lake Niangua?

At Niangua, it shows that a lot of the water sits away from the bank and around the old channel or deep end.