Bates County · reservoir · 21 acres
Railroad Lake
Railroad 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
Drizzle
94°
76°
19 mph
63%
Sat
Overcast
86°
66°
21 mph
1%
Sun
Clear
87°
64°
8 mph
1%
→ 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
- Willow Branch3.7 mi
- La Cygne Lake4.4 mi
- Welliver Lake5.6 mi
- Elm Creek6.8 mi
- Mulberry Creek7.2 mi
- Mine Creek8.6 mi
- Muddy Creek8.0 mi
- Big Sugar Creek7.8 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.
Railroad Lake fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Railroad 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 Railroad Lake?+
Railroad Lake is a reservoir in Bates County, Missouri. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.