Big Crappie at Watkins Mill

[MOfishmgr]

We sampled Watkins Mill last Friday and I measured 2, 15+ inch white crappie. I've been sampling Missouri Lakes since 1986 and have never measured 2 that large at any lake on the same day. Watkins still has too many crappie, but maybe things are slowly getting better. You can help. The limit there is 30 crappie per day with no length limit. Go take a couple limits this year and see if we can increase the average size some more!

[TnRidge]

Wow , that's a slab on any lake ! We caught allot of short fish last week , all whites , but did catch one about 10 1/2".

[Smitty 79]

Where is the lake located?

[hiya]

Where is the lake located?

The Watkins Mill Lake can be found on the Holt USGS quad topo map. Watkins Mill Lake is a reservoir in Clay County in the state of Missouri. The latitude and longitude coordinates for this reservoir are 39.3933, -94.2636 and the altitude is 896 feet (273 meters).

http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&sour...Mill+Lake&z=14

[springhillwantabe]

lots of numbers not many directions?

[hiya]

lots of numbers not many directions?

There's a link to click on for a map. All the directions you need! Google Maps rocks! Now if you need a lift too I am sure someone can take you.:D:D

[Joedog]

Where is the lake located?

'Bout 10 minutes from my house! :D:D

Between Kearney and Excelsior Springs, MO (actually closer to Excelsior) just north of MO-92 Highway.

[embo_9]

Is Watkins Mill Lake a restricted lake in terms of motor size? I normally fish Smithville but want to try a few other local lakes this spring and have heard it's good for crappie but also for bass, etc.

[keyser_soze]

Is Watkins Mill Lake a restricted lake in terms of motor size? I normally fish Smithville but want to try a few other local lakes this spring and have heard it's good for crappie but also for bass, etc.

According to this (If I've googled the right lake) it's restricted to motors with 10HP or less.

Watkins Woolen Mill State Park and State Historic Site - Visit the Recreation Area - Missouri State Parks and Historic Sites, DNR

[embo_9]

A fella I met last week
Said idle speed for larger was ok. Looking for confirmation