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09/17/2026

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09/16/2026

🐪 Happy Hump Day, St. Louis!

Summer clearly hasn’t gone away yet, but hopefully some cooler weather and relief are on the way soon! ☀️🎣

While you’re staying cool, don’t forget to check out the new Kid-Friendly Fishing Area on CastSTL.com. It’s packed with helpful information for families looking for fun, beginner-friendly places to take the kids fishing around St. Louis.

👉 Visit CastSTL.com and start planning your next family fishing trip!

09/14/2026

We hope everyone had a great weekend! The weather around St. Louis was amazing—perfect for getting outside, enjoying the sunshine, and doing some fishing. 🎣☀️

If you’re planning your next trip, visit **CastSTL.com**. You’ll find local fishing spots, interactive maps, seasonal fishing information, tackle and line recommendations, beginner guides, access and safety details, and tips to help you decide where to fish.

We’ve also added a new **Kids Fishing Area**, created to help families introduce young anglers to fishing. Check it out for kid-friendly tips, helpful resources, and information about local fishing events.

Whether you’re an experienced angler or taking the kids fishing for the first time, Cast STL is here to help you plan a better day on the water.

👉 https://caststl.com

Find St. Louis fishing spots, maps, species, lures, line, leaders, beginner setups and local fishing reports for lakes and rivers around STL.

09/11/2026

🎣 The weekend is looking great for fishing around St. Louis!

We’re expecting dry, partly cloudy skies Saturday and Sunday, with highs in the upper 80s. Hit the water early or fish toward sunset to avoid the midday heat—and give yourself the best chance at an active bite.

Find your next fishing spot, tackle tips, and local guides at CastSTL.com.

I'll be hitting the lake near my house. Where are you casting this weekend? 👇

09/05/2026

🥵 St. Louis is still cooking!

This heat has been brutal, and the fish are feeling it too. If you’re heading out this weekend, your best bet is early morning or later in the evening when the water and air temperatures are a little more forgiving.

Stay hydrated, bring some shade, and don’t forget the sunscreen. 🎣☀️

Hopefully next week brings us some cooler weather and better fishing conditions — because I think we’re all ready for a break from this heat!

Who’s still getting out there this weekend?

🎣 CastSTL.com — Find Your Next Fishing Spot

Find St. Louis fishing spots, maps, species, lures, line, leaders, beginner setups and local fishing reports for lakes and rivers around STL.

08/31/2026

🔥🎣 ANOTHER HOT WEEK IN ST. LOUIS — ADJUST YOUR FISHING

The heat isn’t going anywhere just yet, but that doesn’t mean you have to stay home.

When St. Louis temperatures climb, changing when and where you fish can make a big difference.

🌅 GO EARLY
The first few hours after sunrise can be some of your best fishing. Start shallow and take advantage of the cooler water.

🌳 CHASE THE SHADE
Once the sun gets high, work shaded banks, docks, overhanging trees and other cover.

⬇️ THINK DEEPER
Fish may move toward deeper, cooler water during the hottest part of the day. Slow down and work deeper structure.

🌇 TRY THE EVENING BITE
Can't make the morning? Head back out as the sun starts dropping and the water begins cooling.

💧 DON'T FORGET YOURSELF
Bring plenty of water, sunscreen and sun protection. If you're bank fishing, don't underestimate how quickly a few hours in Missouri heat can wear you down.

📍 Need somewhere to fish?

Check out CastSTL.com for St. Louis-area fishing spots, maps, species and tackle recommendations.

👇 LOCAL ANGLERS: What's been working for you during this heat?

Drop your lure, bait or technique in the comments and help another St. Louis angler out.

🎣 Find your next good cast.

08/28/2026

🎣 **IT’S THE WEEKEND, ST. LOUIS!**

The work week is over. The rods are calling.

Whether you’ve got all day Saturday or just a couple hours to sneak in a few casts, there’s plenty of water around St. Louis worth fishing this weekend.

☀️ **Heading out early?**
Take advantage of the cooler morning water and start shallow.

🎣 **Chasing bass?**
Try topwater early, then move toward shaded cover and deeper structure as the sun gets higher.

🐟 **Crappie & bluegill?**
Look around brush, docks, submerged structure, and deeper edges.

🐱 **After catfish?**
Evening into nighttime could be your excuse to stay out a little longer.

📍 **Not sure where to go?**

CastSTL.com is building a growing guide to fishing around St. Louis — local lakes, ponds and rivers with maps, species, tackle suggestions and information to help you decide where to make your next cast.

👇 **WEEKEND ROLL CALL**

Where are you fishing this weekend?

Drop the lake, river or general area in the comments — and come back afterward and tell us what was biting!

🎣 **Find your next good cast.**

08/26/2026

🎣 ST. LOUIS FISHING TIP: DON’T IGNORE THE SHADE

Late August fishing can get tough once that afternoon heat kicks in. If the bite seems dead, don’t immediately pack it up.

☀️ Bright, hot afternoon?
Look for shade from overhanging trees, docks, bridges, or steeper banks.

🐟 Targeting bass?
Try a Texas-rigged worm, small jig, or soft plastic worked slowly along the shaded edge.

🎣 Bluegill/crappie?
Look for deeper cover or shaded structure and slow down your presentation.

🐱 Catfish?
As evening approaches, start checking shallower water near deeper channels and drop-offs.

And remember: sometimes changing where you're casting matters more than changing what's tied on.

📍Looking for somewhere around St. Louis to try it?

Check out CastSTL.com for local fishing spots, maps, tackle suggestions, and beginner-friendly information.

What’s been biting for you lately? Drop the lake/river and species below. 👇

08/19/2026

🪢 Every angler has that one knot they trust.

Palomar?
Improved Clinch?
Uni?
Trilene?
Rapala Loop?
Something else entirely?

Cast STL now has illustrated step-by-step knot guides in Lures & Knots.

👉 caststl.com

But forget what the fishing books say for a second:

What knot are you actually tying when you're standing at the water?

Drop yours below. 👇

08/18/2026

🎣 Fishing Busch Wildlife?

Busch has a lot more water than most people realize—and figuring out which lake to start with can be half the battle.

The Cast STL Busch guide breaks down the lakes individually so you can do a little homework before making the drive.

You'll find lake information, maps, weather, target species, seasonal guidance and trip-planning tools.

👉 Head to caststl.com and choose Busch Wildlife.

If you fish Busch regularly, I want to hear from you:

Which Busch lake has treated you the best?

And no, you don't have to give away your secret spot. 😄

Fish local. Know local