Jackson County · lake · 2 acres
Bales Lake
Bales Lake is a lake in Jackson County, Missouri. FishableWaters aggregates every stocking record for this water from Missouri's fish & wildlife agency; the latest schedule and today's bite windows are above.
Best days this week
Days near a new or full moon tend to fish best.
Today's bite windows
Conditions, next 3 days
Today
Rain
87°
69°
15 mph
63%
Sat
Overcast
85°
66°
18 mph
3%
Sun
Clear
87°
65°
9 mph
1%
→ pressure steadyStable weather — expect a normal bite.
Stocking ledger
No published stocking records yet. This water stays in our books — the ledger begins the hour its state agency publishes a record.
Angler reports
What's biting
No reports yet — be the first
Best bite times
No reports yet
Field notes
No notes yet
Nearby waters
- Brush Creek2.9 mi
- Rock Creek3.9 mi
- Blue River4.2 mi
- Riss Lake4.0 mi
- Rock Creek4.7 mi
- Searcy Branch5.0 mi
- Buckeye Creek5.0 mi
- Browns Lake (historical)5.1 mi
Seasons, limits, and rules are the state's call — check the official MO regulations and buy your license before you go. We link the source; we never restate the rules.
Bales Lake fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Bales Lake?+
Yes — Missouri requires a fishing license. Buy one from the state and check current seasons and limits before you go; both are linked on this page.
Where is Bales Lake?+
Bales Lake is a lake in Jackson County, Missouri. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.