Bates County · reservoir
Collins Lake
Collins Lake is a reservoir in Bates 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
96°
77°
19 mph
67%
Sat
Overcast
85°
68°
23 mph
2%
Sun
Clear
86°
63°
9 mph
2%
↘ pressure fallingFalling pressure ahead of a front often turns the bite on.
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
- Fishing Branch2.5 mi
- Powell Lake4.7 mi
- Side Stream Reservoir4.1 mi
- Adrian Reservoir4.4 mi
- Little Deer Creek5.9 mi
- Big Deer Creek6.0 mi
- Grinter Lake6.4 mi
- Sugar Creek6.6 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.
Collins Lake fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Collins 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 Collins Lake?+
Collins Lake is a reservoir in Bates County, Missouri. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.