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Odessa Lake

Fishing spots, fishing reports, and regulations in

Missouri, United States

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Largemouth bass

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Largemouth bass

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Largemouth bass

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Largemouth bass

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Largemouth bass

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General info

Odessa Lake is a lake located in Lafayette County, Missouri, United States. It is most popular for fishing Largemouth bass, Channel catfish, and Bluegill.

Location

38°58′14.1″N 93°59′4.4″W
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Official website

mdc.mo.gov

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Fishing regulations at Odessa Lake, MO

Disclaimer: Always check local fishing regulations, water access rights and land ownership before fishing, regardless of any catches logged in that area by the Fishbrain community. Fishbrain has mapped millions of acres of government-owned land across the USA to help you identify potential fishing access, but you are responsible for ensuring compliance with all legal requirements.

Fishing regulations in Missouri can change throughout the year. Make sure to check this page before fishing for the most up to date rules and regulations for the current season. Local regulations govern when you can fish, the max size of the fish you can keep, how many fish you can keep, and more.

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Cities nearby

Lake Lafayette

1.7 miles away

Bates City

5.0 miles away

Mayview

9.9 miles away

Wellington

11.6 miles away

Grain Valley

12.4 miles away

Lone Jack

12.8 miles away

Higginsville

15.3 miles away

Lake Lotawana

15.7 miles away

Blue Springs

15.7 miles away

Lexington

15.7 miles away

Buckner

15.9 miles away

Camden

15.9 miles away

Kingsville

16.3 miles away

Centerview

17.2 miles away

Strasburg

17.5 miles away

Holden

17.8 miles away

Sibley

18.3 miles away

Orrick

18.4 miles away

Pleasant Hill

18.9 miles away

Warrensburg

20.0 miles away

Richmond

21.1 miles away

Independence

21.2 miles away

Lee's Summit

21.6 miles away

Concordia

22.4 miles away

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FAQ about Odessa Lake fishing

📍 Where is Odessa Lake located?
Odessa Lake is a lake located in Lafayette County, Missouri, United States. Its coordinates are:
38°58′14.1″N 93°59′4.4″W
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🎣 Where on Odessa Lake is it best to fish?
Find the best fishing spots on Odessa Lake by looking at where other anglers have caught fish. This can easily be done in the where it is also possible to see big fish potential and how good fishing is right now along with Garmin® depth maps.
🐟 What species are in Odessa Lake?
The most common species in Odessa Lake are:
📢 What are the latest Odessa Lake fishing reports?
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🪪 Do I need a fishing license to fish at Odessa Lake?

Fishing in Missouri requires a valid state fishing license for anglers. Resident and non-resident annual and short-term licenses are available online or from licensed vendors.

In Missouri, no fishing license is required for anglers under 16 or residents 65 and older. A few other exceptions worth knowing:

  • Free fishing days — most states designate 1–2 weekends a year where anyone can fish without a license

  • Tribal waters — tribal members fishing on tribal land operate under separate tribal regulations

  • Private ponds — landowners fishing their own water typically don't need a license

Non-residents usually pay more for a license than residents. Some species also require an extra stamp or endorsement on top of your base license.

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