Question 1

What do you need to know about Mark Twain Lake?

Accepted Answer

Mark Twain Lake is a 18,550-acre Lake between Kansas City and St louis that was created through the authorization of the Flood Control Act of Congress in 1962 and development of the Clarence Cannon Dam shortly thereafter. The max depth of Mark Twain is 85 feet with fish species including largemouth bass, crappie, catfish, panfish and some walleye. White bass abundance has also been increasing in recent years and you can find them busting shad near the surface. Although smaller in size, Mark Twain Reservoir has been described as a smaller Truman Reservoir based on its similar low water clarity, standing timber, and frequent water level fluctuations. Use bigger spinner bait blades and bright colors like chartreuse or contrasting colors like black and blue to get the attention of bass and crappie in this low clarity lake. Recent surveys of largemouth bass by the Missouri Department of Conservation have indicated both an abundance of quantity and quality of the fish making Mark Twain a great destination lake.

Question 2

What is Mark Twain Lake's size, depth, and clarity?

Accepted Answer

Mark Twain Lake is a 18533.25 acres Lake/Pond with 0 a murky water clarity.

Question 3

What fish are in Mark Twain Lake?

Accepted Answer

Mark Twain Lake contains the following species of fish: Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Walleye, Panfish / Bluegill, White Bass, Catfish.

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