Number 141 Reservoir Fishing Guide, Lafayette County, Missouri

• Overview

  Look for Number 141 Reservoir in Lafayette County, Missouri. It stands 827 feet above sea level. At roughly 5 acres, the whole thing is within casting reach of a single walk. Lexington at 1.3 miles is the nearest place to stop. Beyond it, Richmond at 9.5 miles and Higginsville at 11 miles. The boundary is near enough that local access rules are worth double-checking.

• Where to Fish on Number 141 Reservoir

  No published figure covers depth, so learn it as you fish. Levels move with the draw rather than the rain on water like this. The old creek line under the surface is the feature worth finding. Records held for Lafayette County cover rainbow smelt, bluegill and channel catfish. The county figures include rivers and lakes alike. Anyone new to this water should walk it once before setting up.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Typical July readings run about 78°F; by January the average is down near 27°F. The swings are modest, so patterns change slowly. In a normal year the cover is thin and short-lived. November and March are the quiet, comfortable months to be out. It sets the rhythm of the year at this water.

• Tackle & Baits

  Access status is simply unknown for this water. Nothing in the way of made access shows up nearby: no ramp, no car park, no path. Catfish want bait on the bottom: cut bait or worms, a simple running rig, and patience after dark. Parking space is the usual limit rather than the bank itself. Some water is controlled locally without a sign saying so. Number 140 Reservoir at 1.1 miles is the sensible second choice. Confirm before you fish this water.