The lake bed in 3-D: deep basin, drop-offs and shoreline. Shape estimated, not for navigation. Spot 1 (back of a cove) is open for everyone; the other 5 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Eagle Pool
Holt County, Missouri · about 1,170 acres (1.8 sq mi)
49°F water, calm this morning.
About Eagle Pool
Eagle Pool is a lake in Holt County, Missouri, covering about 1,170 acres.
It stretches about 2.3 miles end to end and its shoreline adds up to about 7.7 miles. The water sits about 850 ft above sea level. The nearest town, Mound City, is about 3.1 miles north. The closest city is Saint Joseph, about 29 miles away.
- Size
- About 1,170 acres (1.8 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 7.7 miles
- End to end
- About 2.3 miles
- Elevation
- About 850 ft
- County
- Holt County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Friday Good
- 6:30 am – 8:45 amsunrise
- 3:30 pm – 5:00 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 3 mph
Saturday Good
- 6:30 am – 8:45 amsunrise · wind 5 mph
- 3:30 pm – 5:45 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 8 mph
Based on sun and moon times and the wind forecast. A guide, not a promise. The app shows the whole week.
Fish to expect
For a lake of this size in Missouri, largemouth bass, crappie, bluegill and sunfish and catfish are the fish to expect. The state fish and wildlife agency lists what is stocked and the rules for this lake. At 49°F on the surface right now, here is how each one should behave.
- FairLargemouth bass
Cooling down. Try slow baits on points and deeper channel edges.
- FairCrappie
Schooled on deeper brush piles. Fish small jigs slowly.
- SlowBluegill and sunfish
Cold. Deep and hard to tempt. Use tiny baits.
- SlowCatfish
Cold. Slow, in the deepest holes. Cut bait works best.
From today's water temperature and the season. A guide, not a promise.
Fishing spots
- 1Back of a cove
Sheltered, shallower water where baitfish gather.
- 2
- 3
- 4
- 5
- 6
5 more spots with LakeScope PRO: fish, depth band, water temperature, best time and bait for each.
Picked from the shape of the lake bed. A guide, not a promise.
Water temperature
At the surface, seen .
Water level
No daily level reading for this lake.
Ice
Open water
Ice thickness is an estimate from air temperature, not a measurement. Check the ice yourself before going on it.
Weather and wind
Sunrise 7:04 am · sunset 5:05 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Eagle Pool
- Mound Cityabout 3.1 mi north
- Oregonabout 7.1 mi southeast
- Highlandabout 13 mi south
- Falls Cityabout 18 mi west
- Saint Josephnearest city, about 29 mi southeast
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Questions about Eagle Pool
What fish are in Eagle Pool?
Lakes like Eagle Pool usually hold largemouth bass, crappie, bluegill and sunfish and catfish. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.
How deep is Eagle Pool?
We have no published depth for this lake. The 3-D view gives an estimated shape of the bed: where the deep basin and the drop-offs are. Not for navigation.
How big is Eagle Pool?
About 1,170 acres, with about 7.7 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Eagle Pool?
Mound City is about 3.1 miles north; Oregon is about 7.1 miles southeast.
What is the water temperature at Eagle Pool today?
The surface was about 49°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Eagle Pool on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
