Long Branch Lake

Macon, Missouri

Long Branch Lake is a Corps of Engineers flood-control reservoir near Macon (MDC and Corps list 2,400 acres; the state park cites 1,828 acres). Long Branch State Park provides ramps, a marina, and a barrier-free fishing dock.

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Current air temperature at Long Branch Lake (National Weather Service) ↗

Surface area2,400 acres

Max depth—

Shoreline—

Boat motorsUnlimited horsepower

Species

Fishery rating out of 5.

Largemouth Bass●●●○○

Low numbers, but high proportion of 15 in+ fish expected in 2026

Wiper●●●●○

Hybrid striped bass good on main-lake points; watch for surface feeding

Channel Catfish●●●●○

2-3 lb fish; good for bank and timber anglers

Blue Catfish●●●○○

Large fish present; jug fishing with shad in spring and fall

Flathead Catfish●●○○○

Upper lake arms near old channels; live bait required

Crappie●●●○○

White crappie improving: nearly 60% over 9 in in fall 2025

Boat launches

5 launch sites. Fees and hours change, so confirm before you go.

Bloomington Area rampPublic
Two-lane launch; marina with slips and rentalsDirections ↗
Bee Trace Area rampPublic
Single-lane ramp at north endDirections ↗
Macon Area rampPublic
Single-lane launch on east sideDirections ↗
Barrier-free fishing dockPublic
Near the marina (MDC)Directions ↗
More public accessPublic
See MDC or the lake manager's website for all rampsDirections ↗

Size & creel limits

Minimum size and daily limit for each species in Long Branch Lake are published by the state. Look up the current size and creel limits for this lake directly: Missouri Department of Conservation ↗

Rules change, so confirm current limits with the Missouri Department of Conservation before you fish.

Bait & tackle nearby

Closest shops to the lake and its boat launches. Call ahead for live bait and hours.

Long Branch Marina StoreNearby
29154 Marina Rd, Macon, MO 63552(660) 773-5132 Directions ↗

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Local tips

Fish main-lake points for hybrid striped bass
Use live bait for flatheads in the upper lake arms
Barrier-free fishing dock is near the marina

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Always wear a life jacket and check your state's current regulations before you fish.