Lake Paho

Lake Paho is a reservoir in Mercer County, Missouri. Lake Paho covers about 236 acres, reaches a recorded 26 feet and holds about 3,477 acre-feet.

What to Expect at Lake Paho

Lake Paho 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 Useful Baits at Lake Paho

Fish reported from Lake Paho include channel catfish, largemouth bass, and white crappie.

Bass

For bass at Paho, fish weeds, wood and shade with a spinnerbait, jig or Texas-rigged worm for largemouth.

Crappie, Perch and Sunfish

For panfish at Paho, use a small jig or minnow beside brush for crappie.

Catfish, Bullheads and Carp

For bottom fishing at Paho, put cut bait, a nightcrawler or prepared bait on bottom for channel catfish.

A Simple Fishing Plan for Lake Paho

On a first trip to Paho, 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.

When to Fish Lake Paho

Spring around Paho 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 around Paho can bring fish back to windy points and banks, while winter calls for smaller baits fished slowly.