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Marceline Old Reservoir

Marceline Old Reservoir is a reservoir in Missouri, near Linn County.

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Fish species in Marceline Old Reservoir

Marceline Old Reservoir is a reservoir in Linn County, Missouri. Marceline Old Reservoir covers about 67.7 acres and reaches a recorded 16 feet.

What to Expect at Marceline Old Reservoir

Marceline Old Reservoir 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 Marceline Old Reservoir

Fish reported from Marceline Old Reservoir include bluegill, channel catfish, largemouth bass, and yellow bullhead.

Bass

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

Crappie, Perch and Sunfish

For panfish at Marceline Old, fish a worm, cricket or tiny jig near weeds for bluegill, redear or other sunfish.

Catfish, Bullheads and Carp

For bottom fishing at Marceline Old, put cut bait, a nightcrawler or prepared bait on bottom for channel catfish, and fish a worm or small piece of cut bait in quiet water for bullheads.

A Simple Fishing Plan for Marceline Old Reservoir

On a first trip to Marceline Old, 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 Marceline Old Reservoir

Spring around Marceline Old 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 Marceline Old 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.

  • Bluegill — supporting source

    Missouri Department of Conservation — Fishing Prospects

    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.

  • Channel Catfish — supporting source

    Missouri Department of Conservation — Fishing Prospects

    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.

  • Largemouth Bass — supporting source

    Missouri Department of Conservation — Fishing Prospects

    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.

  • Yellow Bullhead — supporting source

    Missouri Department of Conservation — Fishing Prospects

    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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