Old Marceline City Reservoir Fishing
A 68-acre Missouri reservoir in Linn County.
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Old Marceline City Reservoir in the MDC files
Old Marceline City Reservoir covers 68 acres in Linn County, going by the MDC waterbody outline. The closest Census place is Marceline, about 2 miles from the MDC label point. It is one of the waters of the MDC Northwest Region. Its managing area is Old Marceline City Reservoir (Marceline).
MDC counts 1 mapped ramp on its shore. The dock layer lists 1 dock or jetty.
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.
Putting a boat or a line into Old Marceline City Reservoir
- Old Marceline City Reservoir (Marceline) accessboat ramp, parking, privy nearby; Missouri Department of Conservation
Where to cast from land at Old Marceline City Reservoir
- Old Marceline City Reservoir (Marceline)fishing dock, accessible
Second-choice launches around Old Marceline City Reservoir
- Marceline City LakeMarceline City Lake, 6 miles southwest
- Brookfield City Lake (east ramp)Brookfield City Lake, 7 miles northwest
- Brookfield City Lake (west ramp)Brookfield City Lake, 8 miles northwest
MDC boat ramp/access, dock and jetty layers; USACE Little Rock District ramps and USACE recreation areas; retrieved October 27, 2026.
Pool level at Old Marceline City Reservoir
| USGS gauge | Latest reading | Time (ET) |
|---|---|---|
| Marceline Lake Near Marceline, Mo | 755.89 ft lake elevation | Nov 13 2:30 am |
US Geological Survey provisional data, retrieved Nov 13, 2026 3:33 am ET. Provisional readings can be revised.
Levels for Old Marceline City Reservoir come from the gauge or Corps page named in the caption.
The rulebook for Old Marceline City Reservoir
| 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 Old Marceline City Reservoir; 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, Thomas Hill Reservoir is biggest, 4,013 acres.
| Lake | Distance | Acres | Ramps | Attractors | Species named |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Old Marceline City Reservoir | 68 | 1 | 0 | 0 | |
| Marceline City Lake | 6 miles southwest | 160 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Brookfield City Lake | 7 miles northwest | 94 | 3 | 7 | 0 |
| Thomas Hill Reservoir | 17 miles southeast | 4,013 | 4 | 30 | 6 |
| Che-Ru Lake | 19 miles west | 157 | 1 | 0 | 5 |
| Jo Shelby Lake | 21 miles west | 30 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
MDC waterbody outlines, ramp and attractor layers, 2026 prospects; retrieved October 27, 2026.
The neighbourhood of Old Marceline City Reservoir in Missouri
More MDC lakes around Old Marceline City Reservoir
- Marceline City Lake6 miles southwest
- Brookfield City Lake7 miles northwest
- Thomas Hill Reservoir17 miles southeast
- Che-Ru Lake19 miles west
- Jo Shelby Lake21 miles west
Bait and tackle a short drive from Old Marceline City Reservoir
- Tucker's Live Bait & Tacklebait and tackle shop, Brookfield, 10 miles
- Tong Branch Marina Storemarina, Macon, 23 miles
- Ardent Outdoors Incbait and tackle shop, Macon, 24 miles
Home-base towns for Old Marceline City Reservoir
- Marceline2 miles
- Brookfield9 miles
- Salisbury22 miles
Missouri county pages that take in Old Marceline City Reservoir
- Linn Countyseat: Linneus
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Quick answers about Old Marceline City Reservoir
How do I find Old Marceline City Reservoir on a Missouri map?
Head for Linn County, the MDC Northwest Region, about 2 miles from Marceline.
How big is Old Marceline City Reservoir on the MDC outline?
Close to 68 acres.
Is there a public boat ramp at Old Marceline City Reservoir?
There are 1 mapped ramp; try Old Marceline City Reservoir (Marceline) access.
What does the MDC fish list say about Old Marceline City Reservoir?
No fish roster is on file for it.
Which regulations cover Old Marceline City Reservoir?
Black bass (largemouth, smallmouth, spotted/Kentucky): 6 a day; All year.
Which Missouri permit covers Old Marceline City Reservoir?
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 Old Marceline City Reservoir?
MDC lists no rule in this set; check on site.
Which Missouri tackle shop sits closest to Old Marceline City Reservoir?
Tucker's Live Bait & Tackle is about 10 miles from the water.
What is the pool level at Missouri's Old Marceline City Reservoir?
The panel above reads from USGS.
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