Lake Odessa
Lake, Louisa County. Iowa, United States.
41.1741, -91.0757 — View on the map
- Area
- 1,214 ha
- Managed by
- Iowa Department of Natural Resources (fisheries)
- Permit required
- Iowa fishing license (Iowa DNR)
- Boat launch
- yes
Useful gear for this area
Chosen from the species and size limits regulated in this area.
Responsible gearFish Unhooking Mat with 100 cm RulerTo check the minimum size: Largemouth bass 38.1 cm here.
€48.90£24.90Not shipped to the United States
Small Floating Tail-Spinner Lures 6 cm, Pack of 5For: largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, european perch · crankbait and hard-lure fishing
€36.90£22.90Not shipped to the United States
Species present
Iowa 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)
Channel catfishIctalurus punctatus
Largemouth bassMicropterus salmoides
BluegillLepomis macrochirus