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Santa Fe Lake

Santa Fe Lake is a reservoir in Missouri, near Macon County.

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Santa Fe Lake is a reservoir in Macon County, Missouri. Santa Fe Lake covers about 40 acres and holds about 400 acre-feet.

What to Expect at Santa Fe Lake

Santa Fe 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 Santa Fe Lake

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

A Simple Fishing Plan for Santa Fe Lake

On a first trip to Santa Fe, 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 Santa Fe Lake

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

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