Reed (James A) Mem WA (Tanglewood Lake)

Reed (James A) Mem WA (Tanglewood Lake) is a lake in Jackson County, Missouri. Reed (James A) Mem WA (Tanglewood Lake) covers about 4 acres.

What to Expect at Reed (James A) Mem WA (Tanglewood Lake)

Reed (James A) Mem WA (Tanglewood Lake) is small enough to check weeds, wood, rock and the first deep drop without spending the whole day moving around.

Fish and Useful Baits at Reed (James A) Mem WA (Tanglewood Lake)

Fish reported from Reed (James A) Mem WA (Tanglewood Lake) include bluegill, channel catfish, largemouth bass, and redear sunfish. Stocking records for Reed (James A) Mem WA (Tanglewood Lake) also list wiper, though that does not mean those fish will be easy to catch on every trip.

Bass

For bass at Reed (James A) Mem WA (Tanglewood ), fish weeds, wood and shade with a spinnerbait, jig or Texas-rigged worm for largemouth.

Crappie, Perch and Sunfish

For panfish at Reed (James A) Mem WA (Tanglewood ), fish a worm, cricket or tiny jig near weeds for bluegill, redear or other sunfish.

Walleye and Open-Water Fish

For roaming fish at Reed (James A) Mem WA (Tanglewood ), use a shad-colored swimbait, spoon or trolling lure around open-water baitfish for wipers.

Catfish, Bullheads and Carp

For bottom fishing at Reed (James A) Mem WA (Tanglewood ), put cut bait, a nightcrawler or prepared bait on bottom for channel catfish.

A Simple Fishing Plan for Reed (James A) Mem WA (Tanglewood Lake)

On a first trip to Reed (James A) Mem WA (Tanglewood ), 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.

When to Fish Reed (James A) Mem WA (Tanglewood Lake)

Spring at Reed (James A) Mem WA (Tanglewood ) 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 Reed (James A) Mem WA (Tanglewood ) can bring fish back to windy points and banks, while winter calls for smaller baits fished slowly.