Buchanan County · lake · 318 acres
Lake Contrary
Lake Contrary is a lake in Buchanan 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
86°
65°
21 mph
1%
Sun
Clear
89°
64°
11 mph
0%
Mon
Clear
88°
62°
12 mph
0%
↗ pressure risingPost-front rising pressure can slow things down for a day.
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
- Lower Lake Contrary (historical)2.3 mi
- Peters Creek2.4 mi
- Browning Lake2.8 mi
- Muskrat Lake3.2 mi
- Horseshoe Lake3.5 mi
- Walnut Creek3.1 mi
- Whitehead Creek3.3 mi
- Contrary Creek3.4 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.
Lake Contrary fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Lake Contrary?+
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 Lake Contrary?+
Lake Contrary is a lake in Buchanan County, Missouri. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.