Memphis (Lake Showme) is a lake in Scotland County, Missouri. Memphis (Lake Showme) covers about 253 acres.
How the Size and Shape of Memphis (Lake Showme) Affect Fishing
Memphis (Lake Showme) is small enough to check weeds, wood, rock and the first deep drop without spending the whole day moving around.
Fish and Baits at Memphis (Lake Showme)
Fish reported from Memphis (Lake Showme) include bluegill, largemouth bass, redear sunfish, and walleye.
Bass
For bass at Memphis ( Showme), fish weeds, wood and shade with a spinnerbait, jig or Texas-rigged worm for largemouth.
Crappie, Perch and Sunfish
For panfish at Memphis ( Showme), fish a worm, cricket or tiny jig near weeds for bluegill, redear or other sunfish.
Walleye and Open-Water Fish
For roaming fish at Memphis ( Showme), jig a minnow or troll a crankbait along points and deeper edges for walleye.
How the Seasons Change Memphis (Lake Showme)
Spring at Memphis ( Showme) 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 at Memphis ( Showme) can bring fish back to windy points and banks, while winter calls for smaller baits fished slowly.
A Simple Plan for Fishing Memphis (Lake Showme)
On a first trip to Memphis ( Showme), check one quiet cove, one rocky or firm point and the nearby deep water with a moving lure, then use a jig or worm where you find fish.
Useful Tackle for Memphis (Lake Showme)
A medium spinning rod with 8- to 10-pound line handles most jigs, worms and small lures at Memphis ( Showme), while a medium-heavy rod is better for bass jigs and heavier bottom rigs.
Memphis (Lake Showme) FAQs
Where should an angler start on the 253-acre Memphis (Lake Showme)?
At Memphis ( Showme), pick one cove and the closest point or drop into deep water, then fish that small area well before making a long move.
Why is no maximum depth listed for Memphis (Lake Showme)?
A reliable depth number was not found for Memphis ( Showme), so anglers should rely on what they can see and what their lure touches.
Which reported fish is a simple first target at Memphis (Lake Showme)?
Bluegill is on the fish list for Memphis ( Showme), so start with a bait made for that fish instead of guessing at a species that may not be there.
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