Number 186 Reservoir Fishing near Lexington, Missouri

• Overview

  Number 186 Reservoir stands in Lafayette County, Missouri. Beyond the shoreline you have farm and woodlot. At roughly 4 acres, the whole thing is within casting reach of a single walk. It is one of the smaller waters we list in Lafayette County. Lexington sits 4.8 miles from here and is the nearest stop. The nearest city of size is East Independence, 26 miles away. It lies deep inside the county rather than near an edge.

• Where to Fish on Number 186 Reservoir

  No depth figure appears in our records, so the bank has to tell you. Points where the flooded channel swings in are the reliable ones. Draw-down through summer strips the margins, so follow the water out. Survey and observation records for Lafayette County include rainbow smelt, bluegill, channel catfish, common carp and green sunfish. It is the county picture; the agency list is water-specific. Read this water for ten minutes before the first cast goes out.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Long-term averages put July at about 77°F and January near 26°F. Neither winter nor summer shuts things down for long. It is not guaranteed even in a cold spell, so check yourself. Spring and autumn carry the year; summer squeezes it into the ends of the day. This water runs to its own calendar within the local pattern.

• Tackle & Baits

  Public data does not answer the access question here. Nothing built is recorded close to the bank here. Catfish want bait on the bottom: cut bait or worms, a simple running rig, and patience after dark. Where a permit is needed, the nearest town usually sells it. Check whether bait restrictions apply before you buy any. The nearest alternative is Number 187 Reservoir, 0.6 miles out. For this water, the notice at the access point is the final word.