Higginsville Reservoir is a 150-acre lake located in Lafayette County, Missouri, 2.4 miles east of Higginsville on Route AA. The lake features two public boat launches and serves as the primary water source for the City of Higginsville and surrounding area.

Boating is permitted but strictly regulated. All boats must operate at no-wake speed, and only electric trolling motors are allowed on the north lake section. Life preservers are required for all boat passengers, and overloading is prohibited. The lake is monitored to ensure safe, prudent boat operation.

The lake is managed for fishing, with largemouth bass, channel catfish, crappie, and bluegill present. A city use permit is required for anyone age 16-65, available from City Hall and local vendors. The lake is open from 4:00 AM to midnight daily.

No camping is permitted at the reservoir. From sunrise until noon during waterfowl season, portions of the lake are reserved for hunting from designated blinds, after which the lake reopens for other activities. Bank fishing access is available along entrance roads around the lake.

Hazards include seasonal water activities that may affect paddling. Swimming and water contact are prohibited except when using waterproof protection that prevents body contact with the water. The lake's primary purpose as a municipal water supply means additional regulations may apply.

Facilities are limited, though the lake is within close proximity to Higginsville's city services. The west shore from below the upper lake's spillway to the pier offers one of the more developed areas for access. A second, smaller lake (referred to as the north lake) is connected to the main reservoir.