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
Montrose Lake
Henry County, Missouri · 1,600 acres (2.5 sq mi)
58°F water, calm this morning.
About Montrose Lake
In Henry County, Missouri, Montrose Lake covers 1,600 acres; it is a reservoir. It sits on the Deepwater Creek. Montrose Lake is a 1,600-acre cooling lake built on Deepwater Creek to supply water for a nearby coal-fired power plant.
From end to end it runs about 3.6 miles and its shoreline adds up to about 13.4 miles. Its surface is about 750 ft above sea level. Appleton City is about 8.2 miles southwest. Lee's Summit, the nearest city, is about 46 miles northwest.
- Size
- 1,600 acres (2.5 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 13.4 miles
- End to end
- About 3.6 miles
- Elevation
- About 750 ft
- Type
- Reservoir
- River
- Deepwater Creek
- County
- Henry County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Friday Good
- 6:15 am – 8:30 amsunrise
- 3:30 pm – 4:45 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 7 mph
Saturday Good
- 6:15 am – 8:30 amsunrise · wind 2 mph
- 3:30 pm – 5:45 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 6 mph
Based on sun and moon times and the wind forecast. A guide, not a promise. The app shows the whole week.
Fish in Montrose Lake
Montrose Lake holds largemouth bass, white bass, catfish and crappie. At 58°F on the surface right now, here is how each one should behave.
- GoodLargemouth bass
Fall feed. They chase baitfish into creeks and coves.
- GoodWhite bass
Schools chasing bait on points. Watch for splashes.
- FairCatfish
Waking up. Channels and creek mouths, especially after rain.
- GoodCrappie
Active. Brush piles and docks in 8 to 15 ft.
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 6:55 am · sunset 5:04 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Montrose Lake
- Appleton Cityabout 8.2 mi southwest
- Clintonabout 8.6 mi northeast
- Butlerabout 19 mi west
- Garden Cityabout 20 mi northwest
- Lee's Summitnearest city, about 46 mi northwest
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Questions about Montrose Lake
What fish are in Montrose Lake?
Montrose Lake holds largemouth bass, white bass, catfish and crappie. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.
How deep is Montrose Lake?
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 Montrose Lake?
1,600 acres, with about 13.4 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Montrose Lake?
Appleton City is about 8.2 miles southwest; Clinton is about 8.6 miles northeast.
What is the water temperature at Montrose Lake today?
The surface was about 58°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Montrose Lake on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
