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St Louis County (Blackjack Lake)

St Louis County (Blackjack Lake) is a lake in St. Louis County, Missouri.

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Fish species in St Louis County (Blackjack Lake)

Official stocking history

Stocking records show that the following fish or strains were stocked here. A historical stocking does not by itself prove that a self-sustaining population remains today.

St Louis County (Blackjack Lake) is a lake in St. Louis County, Missouri. St Louis County (Blackjack Lake) covers about 2 acres.

What to Expect at St Louis County (Blackjack Lake)

St Louis County (Blackjack 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 St Louis County (Blackjack Lake)

Fish reported from St Louis County (Blackjack Lake) include largemouth bass. Stocking records for St Louis County (Blackjack Lake) also list channel catfish, though that does not mean those fish will be easy to catch on every trip.

Bass

For bass at St Louis County (Blackjack ), fish weeds, wood and shade with a spinnerbait, jig or Texas-rigged worm for largemouth.

Catfish, Bullheads and Carp

For bottom fishing at St Louis County (Blackjack ), put cut bait, a nightcrawler or prepared bait on bottom for channel catfish.

A Simple Fishing Plan for St Louis County (Blackjack Lake)

On a first trip to St Louis County (Blackjack ), 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 St Louis County (Blackjack Lake)

Spring at St Louis County (Blackjack ) 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 St Louis County (Blackjack ) can bring fish back to windy points and banks, while winter calls for smaller baits fished slowly.

Check the evidence

Sources and what they establish

Source dates describe the evidence, not a live catch forecast. Check the managing authority before planning access or keeping fish.

  • Channel Catfish — supporting source

    Missouri Department of Conservation — St. Louis Urban Fishing

    The linked source supports this fish’s presence or stocking in this water.

    Source checked:

    This is not a record catch or a measure of how many fish are there today. The source may describe an earlier period.

  • Largemouth Bass — supporting source

    Missouri Department of Conservation — St. Louis Urban Fishing

    The linked source supports this fish’s presence or stocking in this water.

    Source checked:

    This is not a record catch or a measure of how many fish are there today. The source may describe an earlier period.

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