Brookfield City Lake Fishing
A 94-acre Missouri lake in Linn County.
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Brookfield City Lake in the MDC files
Brookfield City Lake covers 94 acres in Linn County, going by the MDC waterbody outline. The closest Census place is St. Catharine, about 2 miles from the MDC label point. It is one of the waters of the MDC Northwest Region. Its managing area is Brookfield City Lake.
MDC counts 3 mapped ramps on its shore. The dock layer lists 2 docks and jetties. There are 7 brush and rock attractor points on file.
MDC Managed Public Waterbody outlines (GIS acres, region, managing area) on gisblue.mdc.mo.gov, Census 2023 places, retrieved October 27, 2026. MDC office phone: 816-271-3100.
Where MDC sank cover in Brookfield City Lake
There are 7 sunken cover points across Brookfield City Lake, placed in 2009.
| Material | Points | Years placed |
|---|---|---|
| Hardwood | 7 | 2009 |
MDC Fishing Interactive Map, fish attractors layer (material and year placed as mapped), retrieved October 27, 2026.
Putting a boat or a line into Brookfield City Lake
- Brookfield City Lake (east ramp)boat ramp, parking, privy nearby; Missouri Department of Conservation
- Brookfield City Lake (west ramp)boat ramp, parking, privy nearby; Missouri Department of Conservation
- Brookfield City Lakeboat ramp, accessible, parking, privy nearby; Missouri Department of Conservation
Where to cast from land at Brookfield City Lake
- Brookfield City Lakefishing dock, accessible
- Brookfield City Lakefishing dock, accessible
Second-choice launches around Brookfield City Lake
- Old Marceline City Reservoir (Marceline) accessOld Marceline City Reservoir, 8 miles southeast
- Marceline City LakeMarceline City Lake, 9 miles south
MDC boat ramp/access, dock and jetty layers; USACE Little Rock District ramps and USACE recreation areas; retrieved October 27, 2026.
The rulebook for Brookfield City Lake
| Species | Daily limit and length | Season |
|---|---|---|
| Black bass (largemouth, smallmouth, spotted/Kentucky) | 6 a day | All year |
| Channel catfish | 10 a day | All year |
| Blue catfish | 5 a day | All year |
| Flathead catfish | 5 a day | All year |
| Crappie (black and white) | 30 a day | All year |
| Goggle-eye (Ozark, rock, and shadow bass) and warmouth | 15 a day; 7" minimum | All year |
| Muskellunge | 1 (daily limit is 1 muskellunge or 1 northern pike); 36" minimum | All year |
| Northern pike | 1 (daily limit is 1 muskellunge or 1 northern pike) | All year |
| Paddlefish (spoonbill) | 2 a day; 32" minimum (eye to fork of tail) | March 15–April 30 |
| Pickerel (chain and grass) | 6 a day | All year |
| Shovelnose sturgeon | 10 a day; 30" maximum (snout to fork of tail) | All year |
| Trout (rainbow and brown) | 4 a day; Rainbow: none; Brown: 15" minimum in streams | All year |
| Walleye and sauger | 4 a day; 15" minimum | All year |
| White, yellow, and striped bass and their hybrids | 15 a day; No more than 4 longer than 18" | All year |
Start from the statewide table for Brookfield City Lake; the booklet exceptions override it.
Limits and seasons as printed in A Summary of Missouri Fishing Regulations 2026 (MDC, effective March 1, 2026), page 20 (booklet PDF); retrieved October 27, 2026.
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Of the lakes listed, Marceline City Lake is biggest, 160 acres.
| Lake | Distance | Acres | Ramps | Attractors | Species named |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brookfield City Lake | 94 | 3 | 7 | 0 | |
| Old Marceline City Reservoir | 7 miles southeast | 68 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Marceline City Lake | 9 miles south | 160 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Che-Ru Lake | 15 miles southwest | 157 | 1 | 0 | 5 |
| Jo Shelby Lake | 17 miles west | 30 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Little Compton Lake | 22 miles southwest | 39 | 1 | 28 | 0 |
MDC waterbody outlines, ramp and attractor layers, 2026 prospects; retrieved October 27, 2026.
The neighbourhood of Brookfield City Lake in Missouri
More MDC lakes around Brookfield City Lake
- Old Marceline City Reservoir7 miles southeast
- Marceline City Lake9 miles south
- Che-Ru Lake15 miles southwest
- Jo Shelby Lake17 miles west
- Little Compton Lake22 miles southwest
Bait and tackle a short drive from Brookfield City Lake
- Tucker's Live Bait & Tacklebait and tackle shop, Brookfield, 3 miles
Home-base towns for Brookfield City Lake
- Brookfield3 miles
- Marceline7 miles
- Chillicothe28 miles
Missouri county pages that take in Brookfield City Lake
- Linn Countyseat: Linneus
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Telling the fish of Brookfield City Lake apart by photo
Photo: Dominic, CC BY 4.0
Photo: Nick Tobler (Cowturtle), CC BY 4.0
Photo: USFWS Mountain Prairie, Public domain
Photo: MONGO, CC BY-SA 3.0
Quick answers about Brookfield City Lake
How do I find Brookfield City Lake on a Missouri map?
Head for Linn County, the MDC Northwest Region, about 2 miles from St. Catharine.
How big is Brookfield City Lake on the MDC outline?
Close to 94 acres.
Is there a public boat ramp at Brookfield City Lake?
There are 3 mapped ramps; try Brookfield City Lake (east ramp).
What does the MDC fish list say about Brookfield City Lake?
No fish roster is on file for it.
Which regulations cover Brookfield City Lake?
Black bass (largemouth, smallmouth, spotted/Kentucky): 6 a day; All year.
Which Missouri permit covers Brookfield City Lake?
Missouri anglers 16 through 64 carry a fishing permit: $14 a year for residents, $57 for nonresidents, or $9 for a daily permit.
Is a big outboard welcome on Missouri's Brookfield City Lake?
MDC lists no rule in this set; check on site.
Which Missouri tackle shop sits closest to Brookfield City Lake?
Tucker's Live Bait & Tackle is about 3 miles from the water.
Where did MDC sink structure in Brookfield City Lake?
The cover section maps 7 points.
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