Salt Petre Lake

Salt Petre Lake is a reservoir in Ste. Genevieve County, Missouri. Reliable acreage, depth and storage numbers were not found for Salt Petre Lake.

What to Expect at Salt Petre Lake

Salt Petre 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 Salt Petre Lake

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

A Simple Fishing Plan for Salt Petre Lake

On a first trip to Salt Petre, 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 Salt Petre Lake

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