FERGUSON · WINTER TROUT + BASS

January-Wabash Park Lake.
Winter changes the game.

A Ferguson urban lake with winter trout and one of the stronger spring largemouth bass prospects in the metro program.

Open mapWinter trout guide
5.3 acreslake size / planning scale
Winter troutstocked seasonal opportunity
Urban watersimple bank-fishing setups work
Check ruleswinter tackle rules vary by lake

Ferguson

Start with the map.
Then pick the pattern.

Rainbow trout, largemouth bass, channel catfish and hybrid sunfish.

SEASONAL PLAN

Fish the calendar.
Not one tactic all year.

Winter trout transitions into a spring bass opportunity; summer catfish and sunfish keep the lake active later in the year.

WINTER TROUT

Light spinning

4–6 lb mono/fluoro. Start with a small spoon, inline spinner or 1/32–1/16 oz jig when allowed by the lake's current winter rules.

WARM SEASON

Catfish + panfish

Catfish: 12–20 lb line with a simple bottom rig. Panfish: 4–6 lb line, small jig or worm under a float.

BASS

Finesse first

8–12 lb mono/fluoro or light braid with a fluorocarbon leader. Start with a finesse worm, compact jig or small moving bait.

CURRENT RULES

Check before you keep.

  • MDC lists the lake at 5.3 acres.
  • Boats are prohibited.
  • Black bass have an 18-inch minimum under current St. Louis urban-lake regulations.
  • MDC prospect guidance specifically highlights spring largemouth bass potential here.

OFFICIAL SOURCE

MDC is the authority.

Cast STL is a planning guide. Stocking dates, seasonal restrictions and posted rules can change.

Check MDC informationStocking hotline