Buchanan County · lake
Muskrat Lake
Muskrat Lake 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
Rain
86°
70°
21 mph
63%
Sat
Overcast
85°
65°
20 mph
3%
Sun
Partly cloudy
86°
62°
9 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)0.9 mi
- Horseshoe Lake1.0 mi
- Old Mud Lake1.5 mi
- Contrary Creek1.9 mi
- New Mud Lake2.6 mi
- Farmland Industries Incorporated Lake2.8 mi
- Lake Contrary3.2 mi
- Halls Lake3.1 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.
Muskrat Lake fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Muskrat 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 Muskrat Lake?+
Muskrat Lake is a lake in Buchanan County, Missouri. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.