Lake Lafayette Fishing near Odessa, Missouri

• Overview

  Lake Lafayette sits within Lafayette County in Missouri. The ground around here is mixed woodland. At about 68 acres, a day is enough to walk the shoreline properly. Bank access stretches around 2.1 miles in total. It ranks high for size among our Lafayette County listings. The closest town, Odessa, is 3.6 miles distant. The big place round here is East Independence, 23 miles distant. This one sits near enough to a boundary to be worth checking.

• Where to Fish on Lake Lafayette

  Nothing in our records gives a depth for this one. Levels move with the draw rather than the rain on water like this. The arms fish better than the open middle whenever the water is up. Species logged across Lafayette County include rainbow smelt, bluegill, channel catfish, common carp and green sunfish. Records at county level tell you what is around, not what is stocked here. At Lake Lafayette light and wind decide more than tackle does.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The warmest month averages 78°F, the coldest about 26°F. Seasons here are moderate, and the fishing runs most of the year. Hard water here is never dependable, so check for yourself before stepping out. The hot months push the fishing to dawn and dusk. That is the shape of the year on Lake Lafayette.

• Tackle & Baits

  Nothing on record says whether the bank is open or closed. Nothing is listed nearby for parking or launching a boat. For the catfish, fish bottom baits into the deeper holes and let them sit. Rules differ from one water to the next round here. Where tickets apply, they are sold in the nearest town rather than on the bank. Odessa Lake, 1.4 miles away, makes the obvious fallback. Check the position on Lake Lafayette before loading the car.