Upper Reservoir Fishing in Reynolds County, Missouri

• Overview

  In Missouri, Upper Reservoir falls inside Reynolds County. The setting is mixed woodland on every side. It measures about 54 acres, which is a comfortable size for bank fishing. With about 1.1 miles of edge, you can try several depths in one session. It is high ground by Missouri standards. Head to Ironton, 11 miles away, for anything you forgot. Bismarck is 19 miles away, with Leadwood at 26 miles. A county line runs close by, so local bylaws can differ within a short drive.

• Where to Fish on Upper Reservoir

  No figure exists for depth, so let the water show you. Draw-down through summer strips the margins, so follow the water out. Built water gives depth close in, which suits a bank angler. Records held for Reynolds County cover rainbow darter, brook darter and current darter. Records at county level tell you what is around, not what is stocked here. On Upper Reservoir a short move beats a long cast.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Averages here run 76°F at the top of summer and 30°F at the bottom of winter. The year gives four workable seasons without severe ends. In a normal year the cover is thin and short-lived. April and May are the settled weeks, with October close behind. Upper Reservoir fishes to that pattern most years.

• Tackle & Baits

  The access position is unclear from public sources. Mapping is blank for access, so scout the approach before committing the car. Bass water: a Texas-rigged worm near cover, a spinnerbait when you need to cover ground. Where a permit is needed, the nearest town usually sells it. Access can change hands, so last year's answer may not hold. The nearest alternative is Lower Reservoir, 2.5 miles out. Check the position on Upper Reservoir before loading the car.