Taney County · reservoir · 4 acres
McDonald Lake
McDonald Lake is a reservoir in Taney 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
Drizzle
97°
76°
17 mph
32%
Sat
Overcast
81°
69°
16 mph
4%
Sun
Partly cloudy
87°
64°
11 mph
4%
↘ 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
- Rockwood Hills Lake1.4 mi
- West Fork Roark Creek2.2 mi
- East Fork Roark Creek2.2 mi
- Roark Creek3.4 mi
- Turkey Creek4.0 mi
- Coon Creek4.0 mi
- Bee Creek3.8 mi
- Emory Creek4.9 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.
McDonald Lake fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish McDonald 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 McDonald Lake?+
McDonald Lake is a reservoir in Taney County, Missouri. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.