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O’Connell Lake

O'Connell Lake is a reservoir in Missouri, near Vernon County.

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O'Connell Lake is a reservoir in Vernon County, Missouri. O'Connell Lake covers about 7 acres and holds about 35 acre-feet.

What to Expect at O'Connell Lake

O'Connell Lake was made by holding back a river or creek, making the old channel, bends and quiet coves sensible places to begin.

Fish and Useful Baits at O'Connell Lake

A reliable current fish list was not found for O'Connell Lake, so it would be wrong to promise a certain species without better proof.

A Simple Fishing Plan for O'Connell Lake

On a first trip to O'Connell, check incoming water, one bend in the old channel and a point near deep water with a moving lure, then slow down with a jig or worm where you get a bite.

When to Fish O'Connell Lake

Spring around O'Connell is a good time to check warm coves and incoming water, and summer is a good time to fish shade, weeds and the first drop into deeper water. Fall around O'Connell can bring fish back to windy points and banks, while winter calls for smaller baits fished slowly.

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