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Lake Tom Sawyer

Lake Tom Sawyer is a reservoir in Missouri, near Monroe County.

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Lake Tom Sawyer is a reservoir in Monroe County, Missouri. Lake Tom Sawyer covers about 4 acres and holds about 37 acre-feet.

What to Expect at Lake Tom Sawyer

Lake Tom Sawyer was made by holding back a river or creek, making the old channel, bends and quiet coves sensible places to begin.

Fish and Useful Baits at Lake Tom Sawyer

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

A Simple Fishing Plan for Lake Tom Sawyer

On a first trip to Tom Sawyer, 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 Tom Sawyer

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

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