![]() Once you locate a school of white bass you can target them by casting into the school. Trolling shad-colored crankbaits is a good method of locating these fish during this time of the season. In the summer and fall white bass can be hard to find. In late April and early May fish crankbaits or topwater lures. 12 to 15 inch fish are fairly common and can be found where walleye or crappie are found. White Bass – is excellent on Lake Jacomo and should be considered in your next fishing excursion. Along the bluffs of Liggett Cove and the shallow water on the south side of Sailboat Cove is another productive place to catch walleye. For best luck try fishing at night in late March and early April along the spillway In the summer and early fall try fishing along the flats and points of the lake. Walleye – regular stocking of walleye have made Lake Jacomo a good fishery for this species. Limit is 30 per day with no length limit. Trolling in these areas is another good option. Try fishing off the north marina boat dock and from the two disables-accessible docks or around designated brush piles. Most are caught around 9-10 inches with some over 13 inches. Flathead like live bait and can be found in concentration around deep rocky structure and creek channels in the late spring and early summer.Ĭrappie – there is a pretty consistent population of white and black crappie. ![]() Look for channel catfish in the back of coves and where feeder streams are feeding into the lake after a heavy rain.įlathead catfish have been caught in the 20 pound range and there is a good number of these fish in the lake. Stocked regularly by the Department of Conservation, channel cats can be caught from shore or boat with a variety of baits. Later in spring and summer try the coontail beds for this great fighting fish.Ĭatfish – channel catfish are in the 10 to 15 pound range with many over 15 inches in length. Bass like to hang out around the edges of structure and anglers may find large bass along the outer edge of water willow vegetation near the shore in May. Largemouth Bass – the population is one of the best in the Kansas City area. Three boat ramps around the lake give easy access to this great fishery. During the summer months dock fishing is available during the weekdays only. The Jackson County Marina provides boat rentals as well as a boat fuel station, a convenience store, boat permits, and state fishing licenses. Ice fishing is prohibited as the ice never gets thick enough to be safe. A 1,000 foot fishing trail was constructed along the shore to provide bank fishing for both young and old. ![]() Largemouth bass is the favorite for most fishermen, but others enjoy fishing for walleye, crappie, hybrid striped bass, catfish, bluegill, and even carp. Lake Jacomo offers anglers in western Missouri a variety of species open to fishing.
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