Clay County · reservoir
Smithville Lake
Smithville Lake is a reservoir in Clay 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
87°
70°
19 mph
63%
Sat
Overcast
85°
67°
21 mph
4%
Sun
Mostly clear
87°
62°
10 mph
0%
→ 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
- Lake Remote0.3 mi
- Wilkerson Creek0.8 mi
- Helvely Park Lake1.1 mi
- Crows Creek1.0 mi
- Second Creek1.1 mi
- Owens Branch1.1 mi
- Mononame 160 Reservoir1.7 mi
- H and H Lakes1.6 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.
Smithville Lake fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Smithville 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 Smithville Lake?+
Smithville Lake is a reservoir in Clay County, Missouri. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.