Daizy Vally Reservoir, Missouri: Fishing Spots and Seasons

• Overview

  Look for Daizy Vally Reservoir in Franklin County, Missouri. Elevation runs to 715 feet. The water covers some 40 acres, so pick a bank rather than trying to cover it all. Around 1.3 miles of margin, front to back. On our Franklin County list it sits near the top for size. The closest town, Gerald, is 6.1 miles distant. Owensville is 11 miles and New Haven 13 miles. Two sets of local rules meet not far from this water.

• Where to Fish on Daizy Vally Reservoir

  Nothing in our records gives a depth for this one. Points where the flooded channel swings in are the reliable ones. Held water runs deepest at the wall and shallows back to the inflow. Survey and observation records for Franklin County include longear sunfish, orangethroat darter, bluegill and greenside darter. Take it as the county picture rather than a promise for this water. The shape of Daizy Vally Reservoir rewards a slow walk along one bank.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The seasonal spread runs 29°F to 77°F. The swings are modest, so patterns change slowly. It should never be assumed safe, whatever the month says. November and March are the quiet, comfortable months to be out. The season on Daizy Vally Reservoir rarely departs from it. Falling water concentrates fish into the deeper parts.

• Tackle & Baits

  Who may fish here is not settled in anything we hold. Mapping shows no built access close by; expect to walk in from wherever you can leave the car. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. A phone call first saves an afternoon. Access can change hands, so last year's answer may not hold. Ben J Koch Lake, 4.5 miles away, makes the obvious fallback. Confirm before you fish Daizy Vally Reservoir.