Odessa Reservoir

Odessa Reservoir is a reservoir in Lafayette County, Missouri. Odessa Reservoir covers about 87.4 acres and holds about 1,300 acre-feet.

What to Expect at Odessa Reservoir

Odessa Reservoir 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 Odessa Reservoir

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

A Simple Fishing Plan for Odessa Reservoir

On a first trip to Odessa, 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 Odessa Reservoir

Spring around Odessa 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 Odessa can bring fish back to windy points and banks, while winter calls for smaller baits fished slowly.