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Rainey Lake

Rainey Lake is a reservoir in Missouri, near Bates County.

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Rainey Lake is a reservoir in Bates County, Missouri. Reliable acreage, depth and storage numbers were not found for Rainey Lake.

What to Expect at Rainey Lake

Rainey Lake 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 Rainey Lake

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

A Simple Fishing Plan for Rainey Lake

On a first trip to Rainey, 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 Rainey Lake

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

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