Fishing at City Reservoir, Andrew County, Missouri

• Overview

  City Reservoir stands in Andrew County, Missouri. The surroundings are open valley. At 22 acres it is the sort of place you fish for an evening rather than a day. It sits higher than most water we list in Missouri. For supplies, Savannah is 1.9 miles out. Kansas City is the closest city, 59 miles away. Rules here are straightforward: one county, one set of rules.

• Where to Fish on City Reservoir

  Depth remains unrecorded, so treat the first session as a survey. Rip-rap along the wall holds fish that the open bank never does. Draw-down through summer strips the margins, so follow the water out. Across Andrew County, recorded fish include black crappie, channel catfish, common carp and bluegill. County records show the wider picture rather than this one place. Treat City Reservoir as a water to read rather than to cover.

• Seasonal Patterns

  On the long-term average, July reads 77°F and January reads 25°F. Neither winter nor summer shuts things down for long. In a normal year the cover is thin and short-lived. November and March are the quiet, comfortable months to be out. City Reservoir runs to that rhythm year in and year out.

• Tackle & Baits

  Nothing on record says whether the bank is open or closed. Public data shows nothing built here, so treat the whole approach as informal. Catfish want bait on the bottom: cut bait or worms, a simple running rig, and patience after dark. Ask in the nearest town if you are unsure. Close seasons apply to some species and not others. Schweizer Lake at 2.6 miles is the sensible second choice. Check the current arrangement for City Reservoir.