Spanish Lake — 34 acres
MDC lists Spanish Lake at 34 acres with black bass, crappie, catfish, sunfish and white bass as fishing opportunities.
WATER SELECTOR
Choose your water.
Then choose the setup.
Each lake gets its own map position and planning notes. Exact conditions change, so use the guide as a starting point.
Start here
- Walk the bank before changing lures.
- Prioritize shade, vegetation, cover and wind-blown edges.
- Fish early or late during hot weather.
- Keep exact honey holes private; learn repeatable patterns instead.
SPANISH LAKE PARK · VERIFIED LOCAL DETAILS
Two large North County lakes — and boat rules that matter.
Official sources checked September 25, 2026
Spanish Lake Park is not a tiny neighborhood pond. MDC lists Spanish Lake at 34 acres and nearby Sunfish Lake at 31 acres. Spanish Lake allows boats with electric motors only, which makes this one of the Cast STL urban guides where launch and motor rules genuinely change how you can fish the water.
Sunfish Lake — 31 acres
MDC lists Sunfish Lake at 31 acres. It has its own cooperative-area page and should be treated as a separate water, not just a corner of Spanish Lake.
Electric motors on Spanish
MDC specifically allows boats on Spanish Lake but limits motors to electric. That is a meaningful difference from many St. Louis urban-program waters where boats are prohibited.
Park hours
MDC lists Spanish Lake area hours as 8 a.m. to one-half hour after sunset. Check posted park signs for any temporary access changes.
Bank trip or electric-motor trip? Decide first.
- Bank anglers should pick a manageable section and fish it thoroughly rather than trying to walk an entire 34-acre shoreline in one session.
- Boat anglers need to stay within the electric-motor rule on Spanish Lake and should still review current park-launch conditions before hauling gear to the water.
- If bass are the target, bring a setup that can cover water. If crappie or sunfish are the target, downsizing line and lure size is more important than adding heavier tackle.
Cast STL planning note: These are source-backed trip-planning recommendations, not a claim that Cast STL visited the water or caught fish there on the verification date.
Official sources used for this guide
Rules, stocking details and access can change. Use these links and posted signs as the final authority.
SIMPLE SETUPS
Three ways
to start fishing.
These cover most first-trip situations without turning the guide into a tackle catalog.
BASS
Finesse + moving bait
8–12 lb mono/fluoro or 15–20 lb braid with an 8–12 lb fluorocarbon leader. Start with a finesse worm, small jig or spinnerbait.
PANFISH / TROUT
Light spinning
4–6 lb mono/fluoro. Small jig, float rig, worm or trout presentation when the selected water and season allow it.
CATFISH
Simple bottom rig
12–20 lb main line with an abrasion-resistant leader. Use legal natural/prepared bait and match sinker weight to wind or current.
ACCESS + REGULATIONS
Check before you keep.
- Boats may be used on Spanish Lake; only electric motors may be used.
- Special cooperative-management fishing regulations apply.
- Sunfish Lake has its own listed special limits, including black bass and flathead-catfish length rules.
- Park hours and posted access restrictions still apply.
OFFICIAL SOURCE
Current rules win.
Cast STL is for trip planning. Missouri Department of Conservation regulations and posted park rules control on site.
Check official informationQUICK ANSWERS
Fishing questions. Answered fast.
Useful first-trip answers based on the guide below. Always confirm current regulations and posted rules before fishing.
Can you fish Spanish Lake in Missouri?
Yes. Spanish Lake Park provides fishing opportunities in north St. Louis County. Check current MDC and posted park rules before your trip.
What fish can I target at Spanish Lake?
Bass, crappie, catfish and sunfish are practical targets covered by this guide.
Can you use a boat on Spanish Lake?
The current guide information allows boats on Spanish Lake with electric motors only. Verify posted rules before launching.