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McKelvey Dam

McKelvey Dam is a reservoir in Missouri, near Madison County.

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McKelvey Dam is a reservoir in Madison County, Missouri. Reliable acreage, depth and storage numbers were not found for McKelvey Dam.

What to Expect at McKelvey Dam

McKelvey Dam 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 McKelvey Dam

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

A Simple Fishing Plan for McKelvey Dam

On a first trip to McKelvey Dam, 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 McKelvey Dam

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

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