St. Francois County · reservoir · 12 acres
Donald Straus Lake
Donald Straus Lake is a reservoir in St. Francois 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
Overcast
88°
65°
5 mph
0%
Fri
Showers
90°
73°
13 mph
38%
Sat
Drizzle
78°
65°
15 mph
53%
→ 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
- Vineyards Lake2.6 mi
- Vineyards Twin Lakes2.6 mi
- Eaton Lake2.7 mi
- Leadwood Tailings Pond3.0 mi
- Banister Branch2.6 mi
- Hayden Creek3.2 mi
- Lac Emerald4.5 mi
- Owl Creek4.4 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.
Donald Straus Lake fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Donald Straus 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 Donald Straus Lake?+
Donald Straus Lake is a reservoir in St. Francois County, Missouri. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.