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After-Hours Fishing. The following specific areas are open to fishing activity between the hours of 10:30 p.m. and 4 a.m. in addition to normal park hours. All fishing must be done from the bank in the areas designated for each lake.
Check out the best fishing spots in Iowa City, Iowa. Anglers using Fishbrain have logged: 4,975 catches for Largemouth bass, 1,160 catches for Channel catfish, 999 catches for Bluegill, 559 catches for Walleye, 545 catches for Smallmouth bass, 439 catches for Black crappie Use Fishbrain to view local fishing regulations, read reviews of local ...
- Lake Macbride
- Coralville Reservoir
- Kent Park Lake
- Terry Trueblood Lake
- Iowa River
- Other Locations
One of the area’s most popular fishing lakes just west of Solon offers a variety of fish populations perfect for beginners to seasoned anglers. At 940 acres, fishing can be done by boat going five mph or less and on shore. There are plenty of boat ramps and a fish cleaning station. Boat rentals are also available.
West of Lake Macbride and part of the Iowa River, this is another popular spot with several types of fish. It is the biggest lake on this list at 5,340 acres. Fishing here is most accessible from a boat but there are some shoreline options. There is no speed limit so calmer times to fish would be in the morning or evening.
In between Tiffin and Oxford sits this 26 acre spot, perfect to bring your family. The lake was just recently renovated and restocked so the fish are not quite up to size limits however, there are still plenty to catch and release. Electronic boats are allowed and shore fishing is excellent.
Located on the south side of Iowa City, this is a great community fishing location with a lot of amenities. Panfish are very popular to catch in this 90 acre lake. Fishing from shore is very accessible, and electric boats are allowed by entering from a boat ramp. Kayak and paddle boat rentals are available.
Running over 300 miles starting in north central Iowa, this river connects our Curious Communities from North Liberty to Coralville and through Iowa City down to Hills, offering multiple locations to cast a line. Fishing is popular from shore near dammed areas. Several types of fish can be caught but what you are most likely to catch can vary on ri...
North Liberty – West Lake, Goose Lake, Liberty Centre Tiffin – Goldfinch Pond Coralville – Ewalt Pond, North Ridge Pond Iowa City – Waterworks Prairie Park To view a map of all the community fishing spots in our Curious Communities you can visit this website www.iowadnr.gov/Fishing/Fish-Local.
Apr 18, 2021 · Pete and I catch rainbow trout at the Maquoketa River, and then explore Backbone State Park and Richmond Spring, near Strawberry Point, Iowa. Aerial footage of the spring, the park, and The...
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Plan your Iowa fishing trip, view fishing reports and hotspots, and get a fishing license online. Iowa DNR provides resources to help Iowa fishers succeed.
The park will re-open to the public on Monday January 6th 2025. For more information please contact the park office at 641-842-6008. As of Monday October 21st 2024 all modern restrooms and shower buildings will be closed for the season.
5 Best Fishing Spots in Iowa From the state’s running rivers to its serene lakes to its secret destinations, Iowa is an incredible place to fish. Anglers will find…
