Lake Odessa
Lake, Louisa County. Iowa, United States.
41.1741, -91.0757 — View on the map
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- Area
- 1,214 ha
- Managed by
- Iowa Department of Natural Resources (fisheries)
- Permit required
- Iowa fishing license (Iowa DNR)
- Boat launch
- yes
Species present
Channel catfishIctalurus punctatus
Largemouth bassMicropterus salmoides
BluegillLepomis macrochirusIowa DNR Fish Iowa lake search (species list)
Local rules
Location (Iowa DNR): 5 miles east of Wapello. Facilities: Boat Access, Hard Surface Boat Ramp, Picnic Area, Restrooms, Trails, Camping.
Area rules (Iowa) for these species
| Black bass (largemouth, smallmouth, spotted) – public lakes | 38.1 cm |
| Black bass – interior streams and river impoundments | 30.5 cm |
Access
Boat Access, Hard Surface Boat Ramp, Picnic Area, Restrooms, Trails, Camping
Official sources
- Fish Iowa — Lake Odessa (Iowa DNR) (accessed on 23 September 2026)
- Fish Iowa lake search — Iowa DNR (accessed on 23 September 2026)
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