2023-2024 Odessa City Guide Page 24 RecreationCity Lakes Lake Odessa, the former city reservoir, is located southwest of Odessa city limits on Odessa Lake Road off of Eds Road from Hwy. OO. Lake is owned by the City of Odessa and managed for its fishery resource by the Missouri Department of Conservation. This partnership was created as a way to provide the residents of Odessa and the surrounding communities with a quality fishery to enjoy. To fish at Lake Odessa, anglers need a state fishing permit as well as a City of Odessa user permit which may be purchased at City Hall and the Police Department. There is a protected slot limit for black bass in the lake which means that all fish between 12 and 15 inches must be immediately returned to the water unharmed. The use of any motorboat is allowed but boats must be operated at slow, no-wake speeds. Firearms are prohibited on the premises and waterfowl hunting is allowed with permit only during certain months of the year. Lake Venita, located in Dyer Park, also is a hot spot for local fishing. A state fishing license is required. Row- boats are allowed as well as boats with trolling motors, however, boats are not necessary to fish the lake. Users are asked to help preserve the quality of the lakes and report any wildlife violations to the Department of Conservation by calling Operation Game Thief hotline 800392-1111 and any other violations by calling the Odessa City Police Department. Lake Odessa, also known as the old city reservoir, is a 200acre body of water outside the city limits. A second, smaller lake is also available on the property. Sunset over Lake Venita.
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