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Lake Name County Location Acres
Waukon Pond
Allamakee
Located on the south end of Waukon in Waukon City Park.
3.00
Picnic Area Trails Playground Restrooms Camping Good/Excellent Shorefishing Community Fishing Location Channel Catfish Bluegill Largemouth Bass
Fisher Lake
Black Hawk
N edge Waterloo
8.00
Boat Access Hard Surface Boat Ramp Community Fishing Location Northern Pike Bluegill Largemouth Bass Motor Restrictions
North Hartman Pond
Black Hawk
N edge of Waterloo
20.00
Community Fishing Location
South Hartman Pond
Black Hawk
N edge of Waterloo
8.00
Community Fishing Location
West Hartman Pond
Black Hawk
2.00
Community Fishing Location
City Park Pond (Waterloo)
Black Hawk
5.00
Picnic Area Trails Playground Community Fishing Location
Hope Martin Pond
Black Hawk
2.00
Community Fishing Location
Roger Birdsall Memorial Park Lake
Black Hawk
2.00
Playground Restrooms Community Fishing Location
Singing Bird Lake
Black Hawk
7.00
Community Fishing Location
Alice Wyth Lake
Black Hawk
Located on north edge of Waterloo in George Wyth State Park.
60.00
Fishing Jetty Hard Surface Boat Ramp Accessible Shoreline Community Fishing Location Bluegill Largemouth Bass Common Carp Bigmouth Buffalo Black Bullhead Black Crappie Green Sunfish White Sucker Motor Restrictions
Big Woods Lake
Black Hawk
Northwest edge of Cedar Falls
55.00
Boat Access Fishing Jetty Picnic Area Trails Restrooms Camping Good/Excellent Shorefishing Hard Surface Boat Ramp Community Fishing Location Channel Catfish Bluegill Largemouth Bass Yellow Bass Common Carp Black Crappie White Crappie Motor Restrictions
Brinker Lake
Black Hawk
N edge Waterloo, located within George Wyth State Park.
270.00
Boat Access Trails Hard Surface Boat Ramp Community Fishing Location Channel Catfish Bluegill Largemouth Bass Walleye Yellow Bass Wiper (Hybrid Striped Bass) Black Bullhead Black Crappie White Crappie Yellow Bullhead Motor Restrictions
Deerwood Park Lake
Black Hawk
10.00
Community Fishing Location
George Wyth Lake
Black Hawk
N edge Waterloo
75.20
Boat Access Fishing Jetty Picnic Area Beach Trails Accessible Facilities Playground Restrooms Camping Good/Excellent Shorefishing Hard Surface Boat Ramp Community Fishing Location Northern Pike Channel Catfish Bluegill Largemouth Bass Walleye Yellow Bass Wiper (Hybrid Striped Bass) Black Crappie White Crappie Motor Restrictions
Green Belt Lake
Black Hawk
W edge Waterloo
19.00
Trails Accessible Facilities Good/Excellent Shorefishing Accessible Shoreline Community Fishing Location Channel Catfish Bluegill Largemouth Bass Yellow Perch Black Bullhead Black Crappie Green Sunfish White Crappie Yellow Bullhead Motor Restrictions
Meyers Lake
Black Hawk
Evansdale
27.00
Boat Access Accessible Pier Picnic Area Playground Restrooms Hard Surface Boat Ramp Accessible Shoreline Community Fishing Location Bluegill Largemouth Bass Common Carp Bigmouth Buffalo Black Crappie White Crappie White Sucker Motor Restrictions
Harold Getty Lake
Black Hawk
Located in southeast Waterloo about 1 mile north of the intersection of Highway 20 and Highway 218. Follow Mitchell Street about 0.25 miles east from Highway 218 to the Riverview Recreation Area.
35.00
Boat Access Fishing Jetty Picnic Area Trails Restrooms Hard Surface Boat Ramp Community Fishing Location Channel Catfish Bluegill Largemouth Bass Black Crappie White Crappie Motor Restrictions
North Prairie Lake
Black Hawk
SW edge of Cedar Falls
10.00
Picnic Area Trails Good/Excellent Shorefishing Community Fishing Location Rainbow Trout Channel Catfish Bluegill Largemouth Bass Yellow Bullhead Motor Restrictions
South Prairie Lake
Black Hawk
Located off of Viking Rd., Cedar falls, Ia.
22.00
Boat Access Fishing Jetty Accessible Pier Picnic Area Trails Accessible Facilities Restrooms Good/Excellent Shorefishing Hard Surface Boat Ramp Community Fishing Location Channel Catfish Bluegill Largemouth Bass Black Crappie Yellow Bullhead Motor Restrictions
Mullen's Pond
Black Hawk
East 9th Street within Washington Park, Cedar Falls
2.80
Picnic Area Playground Restrooms Good/Excellent Shorefishing Community Fishing Location
Panther Pond
Black Hawk
On Hudson Road North of UNI Dome parking lot.
3.80
Fishing Jetty Trails Community Fishing Location
North Industrial Park Pond
Black Hawk
Leversee Road behind Mid-Iowa Cooperative
9.90
Community Fishing Location
McHose Park Pond
Boone
0.40
Community Fishing Location
Three Rivers Pond
Bremer
Located on the north end of the city of Waverly on the Waverly Utilities property.
5.00
Picnic Area Good/Excellent Shorefishing Community Fishing Location Channel Catfish Bluegill Largemouth Bass
Triangle Park Pond
Buchanan
West end of the City of Independence.
3.00
Trails Community Fishing Location Channel Catfish Bluegill Black Crappie Green Sunfish White Sucker
Gustafson Lake
Buena Vista
1 mile south of Sioux Rapids
10.00
Boat Access Picnic Area Beach Restrooms Good/Excellent Shorefishing Gravel Boat Ramp Accessible Shoreline Community Fishing Location Channel Catfish Bluegill Largemouth Bass Black Crappie Motor Restrictions
Highway 4 R.A. Pond
Calhoun
SW Edge Rockwell City
8.00
Boat Access Community Fishing Location
Atlantic Quarry Pond 3
Cass
60.90
Picnic Area Trails Playground Good/Excellent Shorefishing Carry Down Boat Launch Community Fishing Location Channel Catfish Bluegill Largemouth Bass Common Carp Bigmouth Buffalo Black Bullhead Black Crappie Green Sunfish Gizzard Shad White Crappie Motor Restrictions
Atlantic Quarry Pond 1
Cass
7.20
Community Fishing Location Channel Catfish Bluegill Largemouth Bass Freshwater Drum Common Carp Green Sunfish White Crappie Motor Restrictions
Atlantic Quarry Pond 2
Cass
31.10
Trails Restrooms Gravel Boat Ramp Community Fishing Location Bullhead Channel Catfish Largemouth Bass Freshwater Drum Common Carp Bigmouth Buffalo Black Crappie Green Sunfish Mooneye White Crappie Motor Restrictions
Blair Meadows Preserve Pond
Cerro Gordo
West edge of Mason City
1.00
Picnic Area Accessible Shoreline Community Fishing Location Bluegill Largemouth Bass
East Park Pond
Cerro Gordo
On South Virginia Ave within East Park, Mason City
1.50
Picnic Area Trails Restrooms Community Fishing Location
Black Pit
Cerro Gordo
SW Edge Mason City
16.00
Boat Access Trails Gravel Boat Ramp Accessible Shoreline Community Fishing Location Channel Catfish Bluegill Largemouth Bass Yellow Bass Common Carp Black Crappie Green Sunfish White Crappie
Blue Pit
Cerro Gordo
southwest edge of Mason City
15.00
Boat Access Accessible Pier Beach Trails Accessible Facilities Good/Excellent Shorefishing Gravel Boat Ramp Community Fishing Location Rainbow Trout Bluegill Largemouth Bass Motor Restrictions
Bluebill Lake
Cerro Gordo
4 miles Southeast of Clear Lake
40.00
Boat Access Fishing Jetty Restrooms Hard Surface Boat Ramp Community Fishing Location Channel Catfish Bluegill Largemouth Bass Yellow Perch Black Crappie Motor Restrictions
Clark Lake (Mike Zack W.A.)
Cerro Gordo
4m SE of Mason City
10.00
Community Fishing Location
Fin and Feather Lake
Cerro Gordo
3 miles south, 1 mile east of Mason City
10.00
Boat Access Good/Excellent Shorefishing Gravel Boat Ramp Community Fishing Location Channel Catfish Bluegill Largemouth Bass Motor Restrictions
Lime Creek Quarry Pond
Cerro Gordo
20.00
Trails Community Fishing Location
Lime Creek Pond
Cerro Gordo
Lime Creek Road near the Lime Creek Nature Center
1.00
Trails Community Fishing Location
Airport Lake
Chickasaw
Located 2 miles northwest of New Hampton.
9.00
Fishing Jetty Picnic Area Beach Trails Restrooms Good/Excellent Shorefishing Hard Surface Boat Ramp Community Fishing Location Bullhead Channel Catfish Bluegill Largemouth Bass Crappie Yellow Perch
New Hampton Pond (Garnant)
Chickasaw
This popular city owned pond is in Garnant Park, New Hampton on South 4th Avenue.
1.50
Accessible Pier Picnic Area Beach Trails Accessible Facilities Restrooms Good/Excellent Shorefishing Carry Down Boat Launch Accessible Shoreline Community Fishing Location Channel Catfish Bluegill Largemouth Bass
East Lake (Osceola)
Clarke
1/2 mile east of Osceola
13.30
Boat Access Picnic Area Trails Accessible Facilities Playground Restrooms Camping Good/Excellent Shorefishing Hard Surface Boat Ramp Community Fishing Location Channel Catfish Bluegill Largemouth Bass Black Crappie Green Sunfish Motor Restrictions
Grade Lake
Clarke
15.00
Boat Access Trails Gravel Boat Ramp Accessible Shoreline Community Fishing Location Channel Catfish Bluegill Largemouth Bass Black Bullhead Black Crappie Green Sunfish
Q Pond City Park
Clarke
NW edge Osceola
14.00
Boat Access Trails Gravel Boat Ramp Accessible Shoreline Community Fishing Location Channel Catfish Bluegill Largemouth Bass Redear Sunfish Black Crappie White Crappie
West Lake (Osceola)
Clarke
2 miles west of Osceola
320.00
Boat Access Restrooms Hard Surface Boat Ramp Community Fishing Location Channel Catfish Bluegill Largemouth Bass Muskellunge Wiper (Hybrid Striped Bass) Redear Sunfish Black Bullhead Black Crappie Golden Shiner Green Sunfish White Crappie Motor Restrictions
Scharnberg Pond
Clay
3m E Everly
10.00
Fishing Jetty Accessible Pier Picnic Area Beach Trails Accessible Facilities Playground Restrooms Camping Good/Excellent Shorefishing Accessible Shoreline Community Fishing Location Rainbow Trout Channel Catfish White Bass Bluegill Smallmouth Bass Largemouth Bass Yellow Perch Walleye Black Bullhead Black Crappie
Stolley Pit
Clay
40.00
Picnic Area Trails Carry Down Boat Launch Community Fishing Location
Limbeck Pond
Clayton
Located in Guttenberg on the north side of town. It is on the east side of Hwy 52 and north of Kann Pond.
1.90
Picnic Area Trails Good/Excellent Shorefishing Community Fishing Location Common Carp Green Sunfish
Malone Park Pond
Clinton
5 miles east of DeWitt
9.00
Picnic Area Beach Restrooms Community Fishing Location Channel Catfish Bluegill Largemouth Bass
Killdeer R.A. Lake
Clinton
5 miles east of DeWitt
12.00
Fishing Jetty Community Fishing Location
Emma Young Pond
Clinton
N. 14th St. behind the Erickson Community Center, Clinton
1.80
Accessible Pier Picnic Area Good/Excellent Shorefishing Community Fishing Location Rainbow Trout Channel Catfish Bluegill Largemouth Bass
Tuckers Pond
Crawford
2710 6th Ave. North, Denison
2.80
Good/Excellent Shorefishing Community Fishing Location Bluegill Largemouth Bass Grass Carp
Shadow Creek Pond
Dallas
NW part of Clive off NE NW 177th Court
1.60
Good/Excellent Shorefishing Community Fishing Location Channel Catfish Bluegill Largemouth Bass
Cirksena Pond
Dallas
Located along Baxter Drive in Clive
1.00
Trails Playground Community Fishing Location Channel Catfish Bluegill Largemouth Bass
Kettlestone Commons East
Dallas
Located on the East side of Grand Prairie PKWY in Waukee behind the Holmes-Murphy Plant.
0.75
Trails Good/Excellent Shorefishing Community Fishing Location Channel Catfish Bluegill Largemouth Bass
Kettlestone Commons West
Dallas
Located on the East side of Grand Prairie PKWY in Waukee behind the Holmes-Murphy Plant.
1.70
Trails Good/Excellent Shorefishing Community Fishing Location Channel Catfish Bluegill Largemouth Bass
Tallgrass Pond
Dallas
Along Grand Prairie Pkwy on the south side of Waukee.
2.30
Trails Good/Excellent Shorefishing Community Fishing Location Bluegill Largemouth Bass
Kollmorgen Park Pond
Dallas
NW 164th St. within Kollmorgen Park, Urbandale
1.00
Picnic Area Trails Playground Good/Excellent Shorefishing Community Fishing Location Channel Catfish Bluegill Largemouth Bass
Berkshire Pond
Dallas
Corner of Douglas Pkwy and Berkshire Pkwy., Clive
1.70
Community Fishing Location Bluegill Largemouth Bass Black Crappie
Pattee Park Pond
Dallas
West of the Perry Athletic fields on West 5th St.
1.04
Picnic Area Trails Playground Restrooms Community Fishing Location Bluegill Largemouth Bass
Triumph Park West
Dallas
9.20
Accessible Pier Picnic Area Trails Accessible Facilities Playground Restrooms Good/Excellent Shorefishing Community Fishing Location Channel Catfish Bluegill Largemouth Bass Black Crappie
Triumph Park East
Dallas
2.50
Trails Accessible Facilities Playground Restrooms Good/Excellent Shorefishing Community Fishing Location Channel Catfish Bluegill Largemouth Bass Black Crappie
Kettlestone Village Pond
Dallas
5.10
Trails Good/Excellent Shorefishing Community Fishing Location Channel Catfish Bluegill Largemouth Bass Black Crappie
Tanglewood
Dallas
1.00
Community Fishing Location Channel Catfish Bluegill Largemouth Bass
Creekside Pond
Dallas
2.20
Community Fishing Location Channel Catfish Bluegill Largemouth Bass
Valley View Pond
Dallas
1.50
Community Fishing Location Channel Catfish Bluegill Largemouth Bass
RecPlex Pond
Dallas
Behind the West Des Moines RecPlex on Grand Ave.
9.50
Community Fishing Location Channel Catfish Bluegill Largemouth Bass Common Carp Bigmouth Buffalo Black Bullhead Black Crappie White Crappie
Grimes Plex Pond
Dallas
Trail Access off of NE 11th St.
1.30
Community Fishing Location
Windcrest Pond
Dallas
0.90
Trails Community Fishing Location Bluegill Largemouth Bass
DMU West Pond
Dallas
DMU Campus, Grand Ave., West Des Moines
2.50
Community Fishing Location Channel Catfish Bluegill Largemouth Bass
DMU East Pond
Dallas
DMU Campus, Grand Ave., West Des Moines
4.20
Community Fishing Location Channel Catfish Bluegill Largemouth Bass
Schram Pond
Delaware
13.00
Boat Access Picnic Area Restrooms Good/Excellent Shorefishing Carry Down Boat Launch Community Fishing Location Channel Catfish Bluegill Largemouth Bass Common Carp Black Crappie White Sucker Motor Restrictions
Izaak Walton Lake
Des Moines
11.00
Community Fishing Location
Lake Starker
Des Moines
2.00
Trails Playground Restrooms Community Fishing Location
Leopold Recreation Area Pond
Des Moines
2.00
Community Fishing Location
East Bergfeld
Dubuque
10.00
Fishing Jetty Picnic Area Trails Accessible Facilities Playground Restrooms Good/Excellent Shorefishing Community Fishing Location Channel Catfish Bluegill Largemouth Bass Black Bullhead Black Crappie Motor Restrictions
Heritage Pond
Dubuque
N edge of Dubuque
10.00
Boat Access Accessible Pier Restrooms Carry Down Boat Launch Community Fishing Location Rainbow Trout Bluegill Largemouth Bass Motor Restrictions
Heron Pond
Dubuque
Located behind the Dubuque Greyhound Park on Ski Club Road
5.50
Community Fishing Location
Althaus Pond
Dubuque
At the dead end on Wintergreen Drive, Asbury
1.30
Accessible Shoreline Community Fishing Location Bluegill Largemouth Bass
Forest Hills Pond
Dubuque
Located along the Forest Hills Trail between Pinehurst Ct. and Willow Brook Dr., Asbury
1.30
Trails Community Fishing Location
Theisen Pond
Dubuque
Located along the Berfeld Trail on the North side of Chavenelle Road, Dubuque
0.70
Community Fishing Location
Wedgewood Pond
Dubuque
Located between Wedgewood Drive and Palmer Drive in Asbury
1.78
Trails Community Fishing Location
Moose Lake
Dubuque
1.50
Community Fishing Location
Maus Park Pond
Dubuque
16.30
Community Fishing Location
Bee Branch Pond
Dubuque
25.90
Community Fishing Location
McAleece Park Pond
Dubuque
5.70
Community Fishing Location
Lake Oelwein
Fayette
Located on the south edge of Oelwein.
23.00
Picnic Area Playground Restrooms Camping Hard Surface Boat Ramp Community Fishing Location Channel Catfish Bluegill Largemouth Bass Crappie Common Carp Rock Bass White Sucker
Rudd Lake
Floyd
East of Rudd.
12.40
Fishing Jetty Accessible Pier Picnic Area Beach Trails Accessible Facilities Playground Restrooms Camping Good/Excellent Shorefishing Hard Surface Boat Ramp Community Fishing Location Channel Catfish Bluegill Largemouth Bass Green Sunfish
Scranton Pond
Greene
On the south side of Scranton, on the east side of State Highway 25
4.00
Community Fishing Location
Grundy County Lake
Grundy
South side of Hwy 20 at Dike exit
40.00
Boat Access Fishing Jetty Accessible Pier Picnic Area Beach Trails Accessible Facilities Playground Restrooms Camping Hard Surface Boat Ramp Community Fishing Location Channel Catfish Bluegill Largemouth Bass Walleye Black Crappie Motor Restrictions
East Lake Park Pond
Henry
Mount Pleasant - City Park
7.00
Community Fishing Location Rainbow Trout Channel Catfish Bluegill Largemouth Bass
Cranes Pond
Henry
West Courtland St. in Mount Pleasant
2.30
Community Fishing Location
Prairie View Park Pond
Henry
0.80
Community Fishing Location
Williamsburg Pond (West End Pond)
Iowa
In the town of Williamsburg
1.80
Accessible Shoreline Community Fishing Location Bluegill
Quarry Springs
Jasper
At the 117 South exit off of Interstate 80, Colfax
193.00
Good/Excellent Shorefishing Hard Surface Boat Ramp Community Fishing Location Channel Catfish Bluegill Largemouth Bass Black Crappie White Crappie
Roorda Pond
Jasper
NW of Monroe along Hwy 163
10.00
Community Fishing Location
Cardinal Pond
Jasper
2.70
Community Fishing Location
Bonnifield Lake
Jefferson
25.00
Community Fishing Location
Pleasant Lake
Jefferson
50.00
Community Fishing Location
Walton Reservoir
Jefferson
70.00
Community Fishing Location
Jefferson Co. Park New Pond
Jefferson
Southwest edge of Fairfield
4.00
Picnic Area Trails Playground Restrooms Camping Good/Excellent Shorefishing Community Fishing Location Rainbow Trout Channel Catfish Bluegill Largemouth Bass Motor Restrictions
Industrial Park Pond
Jefferson
1.00
Community Fishing Location
Zillman's Hickory Hills New Pond
Jefferson
Glasgow Road SE of Fairfield, Iowa
1.80
Community Fishing Location
Kent Park Lake
Johnson
2.5 miles West of Tiffin
26.00
Boat Access Fishing Jetty Accessible Pier Picnic Area Beach Trails Accessible Facilities Playground Restrooms Camping Concessions Good/Excellent Shorefishing Hard Surface Boat Ramp Accessible Shoreline Community Fishing Location Channel Catfish Bluegill Largemouth Bass Walleye Redear Sunfish Black Crappie White Crappie Motor Restrictions
North Ridge Park Pond
Johnson
Just north of I-80 in Coralville
2.50
Picnic Area Trails Accessible Facilities Playground Restrooms Good/Excellent Shorefishing Accessible Shoreline Community Fishing Location Channel Catfish Bluegill Largemouth Bass
Terry Trueblood Lake
Johnson
1.5 miles south of Hwy 6 on Gilbert Street in Iowa City.
90.00
Boat Access Fishing Jetty Boat Rental Trails Accessible Facilities Restrooms Concessions Hard Surface Boat Ramp Accessible Shoreline Community Fishing Location Bullhead Channel Catfish Bluegill Largemouth Bass Walleye Wiper (Hybrid Striped Bass) Common Carp Bigmouth Buffalo Black Crappie Green Sunfish Gizzard Shad White Crappie
Liberty Centre Pond
Johnson
One block west off Hwy 965 on Cherry Street
4.00
Fishing Jetty Accessible Pier Trails Good/Excellent Shorefishing Accessible Shoreline Community Fishing Location Rainbow Trout Channel Catfish Bluegill Largemouth Bass Crappie
Goose Pond
Johnson
West side of North Liberty by I-380
15.00
Good/Excellent Shorefishing Accessible Shoreline Community Fishing Location Channel Catfish Bluegill Largemouth Bass
Fox Run Pond
Johnson
North side of North Liberty
3.00
Trails Accessible Shoreline Community Fishing Location Channel Catfish Bluegill Largemouth Bass
Fox Valley Pond
Johnson
Southwest North Liberty
3.30
Accessible Shoreline Community Fishing Location Channel Catfish Bluegill Largemouth Bass
Broadmoor Pond
Johnson
East side of North Liberty
3.00
Good/Excellent Shorefishing Community Fishing Location Channel Catfish Bluegill Largemouth Bass Black Crappie
Freedom Pond
Johnson
North Liberty
2.30
Good/Excellent Shorefishing Accessible Shoreline Community Fishing Location Channel Catfish Bluegill Largemouth Bass
Ewalt Pond
Johnson
West side of Coralville
9.00
Trails Accessible Facilities Community Fishing Location Channel Catfish Bluegill Largemouth Bass
Dovetail Pond
Johnson
5.00
Trails Community Fishing Location Channel Catfish Bluegill Largemouth Bass
Oakdale Pond East
Johnson
East of Hwy 965
2.00
Accessible Shoreline Community Fishing Location Channel Catfish Bluegill Largemouth Bass
Iowa River Landing Pond
Johnson
Just south of I-80 at Iowa River Landing
1.90
Community Fishing Location Channel Catfish Bluegill Largemouth Bass Common Carp Bigmouth Buffalo Green Sunfish
S.T. Morrison
Johnson
Coralville
0.75
Accessible Facilities Accessible Shoreline Community Fishing Location Channel Catfish Bluegill Largemouth Bass Green Sunfish
Clear Creek Pond
Johnson
Located on the Clear Creek Trail behind the Fairfield Inn on James St., Coralville
1.00
Community Fishing Location
Meade Pond
Johnson
Located on the West side of Meade Dr. near the intersection with Auburn E Ln., Coralville
0.70
Community Fishing Location
Sports Plex Pond
Johnson
Located behind the Coralville Youth Sports Complex on Dempster Dr.
2.90
Community Fishing Location
Northland Pond
Johnson
Located on Ozark Ridge near the intersection with Northland Circle, Coralville
1.00
Community Fishing Location
Creekside Commons
Johnson
Located on the West side of Sadler Dr. near Creekside Commons Park, North Liberty
0.80
Community Fishing Location
Centennial Park Pond
Johnson
Located within Centennial Park on St. Andrews Dr, North Liberty
1.00
Picnic Area Accessible Shoreline Community Fishing Location Channel Catfish Bluegill Largemouth Bass
Iowa City Waterworks
Johnson
Located on Dubuque St. NE within Waterworks Prairie Park, Iowa City
19.80
Community Fishing Location
Hunter's Run Park Pond
Johnson
Located within Hunters Run Park on Duck Creek Dr, Iowa City
0.60
Community Fishing Location
Iowa City City Park Ponds
Johnson
Located within the city park on Park Road, Iowa City
2.50
Community Fishing Location
Ralston Creek Pond
Johnson
Located along the Iowa River RC Trail on South Gilbert St., Iowa City
10.00
Community Fishing Location
Whispering Meadows
Johnson
4.00
Community Fishing Location
Windsor Ridge Park Pond
Johnson
Located within Windsor Ridge Park at the intersection of American Legion Rd. and Arlington Dr, Iowa City
1.90
Community Fishing Location
Goldfinch Pond
Johnson
Located on the North side of W. Goldfinch Dr. between Potter St. and Ponds Ct., Tiffin
4.00
Community Fishing Location
Cherry Lane West
Johnson
Located on the South side of Cherry Ln., Tiffin
0.40
Accessible Shoreline Community Fishing Location
Cherry Lane East
Johnson
Located within the development between Cherry Lane and Potter St., Tiffin
0.50
Accessible Shoreline Community Fishing Location
Oakdale Blvd Pond
Johnson
Located on the North side of Oakdale Blvd near the intersection with Cherry Ln., Tiffin
1.00
Community Fishing Location
Oakdale Pond West
Johnson
West of Hwy 965
1.40
Community Fishing Location
Lake Smith
Kossuth
3 miles north of Algona
59.00
Boat Access Fishing Jetty Accessible Pier Picnic Area Beach Trails Accessible Facilities Playground Restrooms Camping Good/Excellent Shorefishing Hard Surface Boat Ramp Community Fishing Location Channel Catfish Bluegill Largemouth Bass Black Crappie Grass Carp Motor Restrictions
Pollmiller Park Lake
Lee
East edge of West Point
18.00
Boat Access Accessible Pier Picnic Area Beach Trails Accessible Facilities Playground Restrooms Camping Hard Surface Boat Ramp Community Fishing Location Channel Catfish Bluegill Largemouth Bass Redear Sunfish Black Crappie Motor Restrictions
Wilson Lake
Lee
4 miles east of Donnellson
8.00
Boat Access Picnic Area Trails Accessible Facilities Playground Restrooms Camping Gravel Boat Ramp Community Fishing Location Rainbow Trout Channel Catfish Bluegill Largemouth Bass Black Crappie Motor Restrictions
Manhattan Robbins Lake Park
Linn
On the Cedar River in Northwest Cedar Rapids
28.00
Picnic Area Accessible Facilities Restrooms Good/Excellent Shorefishing Accessible Shoreline Community Fishing Location Channel Catfish White Bass Bluegill Largemouth Bass Crappie Freshwater Drum Common Carp Green Sunfish
Seminole Valley Park Lakes
Linn
Along the Cedar River in Northwest Cedar Rapids
12.00
Accessible Facilities Accessible Shoreline Community Fishing Location Northern Pike Channel Catfish White Bass Bluegill Smallmouth Bass Largemouth Bass Common Carp Bigmouth Buffalo Black Crappie Green Sunfish Gizzard Shad River carpsucker Smallmouth Buffalo White Crappie
Murphy Lake
Linn
1 mile Northwest of Bertram on the West side of Highway 13
20.00
Community Fishing Location Channel Catfish Bluegill Largemouth Bass Crappie Walleye Common Carp Black Bullhead Green Sunfish
Mount Vernon Quarry
Linn
Between Mount Vernon and Lisbon on the north side of Highway 30.
5.00
Picnic Area Trails Playground Restrooms Community Fishing Location Channel Catfish Bluegill Largemouth Bass
Prairie Park Fishery
Linn
1.5 miles SSE of Cargill on Otis Road, along the Cedar River in Cedar Rapids
66.80
Boat Access Trails Restrooms Hard Surface Boat Ramp Accessible Shoreline Community Fishing Location Rainbow Trout Northern Pike Channel Catfish Flathead Catfish White Bass Bluegill Smallmouth Bass Largemouth Bass Walleye Freshwater Drum Yellow Bass Wiper (Hybrid Striped Bass) Common Carp Bigmouth Buffalo Black Crappie Green Sunfish Gizzard Shad Northern Logperch River carpsucker Smallmouth Buffalo Shorthead redhorse White Crappie
Cedar Lake
Linn
84.00
Picnic Area Trails Restrooms Accessible Shoreline Community Fishing Location Channel Catfish Bluegill Largemouth Bass Crappie Yellow Bass Common Carp Green Sunfish
Mohawk Park Lake
Linn
East side of the Cedar River off J Ave.
26.00
Picnic Area Accessible Shoreline Community Fishing Location Northern Pike Channel Catfish Flathead Catfish White Bass Bluegill Smallmouth Bass Largemouth Bass Walleye Freshwater Drum Common Carp Bigmouth Buffalo Black Bullhead Black Crappie Green Sunfish River carpsucker Smallmouth Buffalo Shorthead redhorse Quillback White Crappie Longnose Gar
Waldo's Rock Pond
Linn
Near the corner of Partner's Ave. and 62nd Street in Marion.
1.50
Community Fishing Location
Ellis Harbor
Linn
Along the Cedar River on Harbor Drive NW, Cedar Rapids
20.80
Community Fishing Location
Jones Park Pond
Linn
Located on Jones Park Road within Jones Memorial Park, Cedar Rapids
1.70
Community Fishing Location
Noelridge Park Pond
Linn
Located on Council Street NE within Noelridge Park, Cedar Rapids
2.90
Community Fishing Location
Fairfax City Pond
Linn
Located on Prairie View Dr. near U.S. Hwy 151, Fairfax
1.40
Community Fishing Location
Lowe Park Pond
Linn
Located near Lowe Park field #6, within Lowe Park on Alburnett Road, Marion
1.40
Community Fishing Location
Ely Pond
Linn
In Ely City Park within the town of Ely.
1.20
Community Fishing Location
Cox Pond
Linn
Within Cox Lake Park on Broadway Street
0.70
Trails Community Fishing Location
Morgan Creek Park Quarry
Linn
Trail access within Morgan Creek Park
5.20
Community Fishing Location
Heartland Heights Pond
Linn
Heartland Street, Fairfax
11.00
Community Fishing Location
Southside Park Pond
Lyon
along S. Union Street.
3.20
Community Fishing Location
Badger Creek Lake
Madison
5 miles southeast of Van Meter
276.00
Boat Access Fishing Jetty Accessible Pier Picnic Area Accessible Facilities Restrooms Hard Surface Boat Ramp Community Fishing Location Channel Catfish Bluegill Largemouth Bass Wiper (Hybrid Striped Bass) Redear Sunfish Black Bullhead Black Crappie Green Sunfish White Crappie Motor Restrictions
Cedar Lake
Madison
2 miles northeast of Winterset
90.00
Boat Access Picnic Area Gravel Boat Ramp Community Fishing Location Channel Catfish Bluegill Largemouth Bass Yellow Bass Common Carp Black Bullhead Black Crappie Gizzard Shad White Crappie White Sucker Yellow Bullhead Motor Restrictions
Edmundson Park Pond
Mahaska
Within Oskaloosa city limits in Edmundson Park on the south side of 11th Ave. West
1.50
Picnic Area Trails Accessible Facilities Playground Restrooms Community Fishing Location
Lacey Rec Plex Pond
Mahaska
Located in the Lacey Recreation Complex on Kentfield Dr. Access the pond from the MCRF Trail.
2.40
Community Fishing Location
Galeston Pond
Mahaska
Stadium Drive, Oskaloosa.
2.10
Trails Good/Excellent Shorefishing Community Fishing Location
Knoxville Pond
Marion
1m SW Knoxville
7.00
Accessible Pier Good/Excellent Shorefishing Hard Surface Boat Ramp Community Fishing Location Channel Catfish Bluegill Largemouth Bass Crappie
Shadle Park Pond
Marion
On West Jones Street within Shadle Park, Pleasantville
1.40
Community Fishing Location
Caldwell Park Pond
Marion
Caldwell Park on University St.
0.70
Picnic Area Trails Playground Good/Excellent Shorefishing Community Fishing Location Bluegill Largemouth Bass
Soccer Complex Pond
Marion
Soccer Complex Drive
1.60
Good/Excellent Shorefishing Community Fishing Location Bluegill Largemouth Bass
Marshall County Lake
Marshall
4 miles West of Marshalltown
7.00
Picnic Area Accessible Shoreline Community Fishing Location Channel Catfish Bluegill Largemouth Bass
Sand Lake
Marshall
On the Northeast edge of Marshalltown
95.00
Boat Access Fishing Jetty Accessible Pier Restrooms Hard Surface Boat Ramp Accessible Shoreline Community Fishing Location Rainbow Trout Channel Catfish White Bass Bluegill Smallmouth Bass Largemouth Bass Yellow Perch Walleye Freshwater Drum Yellow Bass Wiper (Hybrid Striped Bass) Common Carp Bigmouth Buffalo Black Crappie Gizzard Shad White Crappie Motor Restrictions
Glenwood Pond
Marshall
Located at the intersection of S. 6th St. and W. Merle Hibbs Blvd., Marshalltown
3.80
Community Fishing Location
Goldfinch Pond
Marshall
Located at the intersection of S. 2nd St. and W. Merle Hibbs Blvd., Marshalltown
6.60
Community Fishing Location Channel Catfish Bluegill Largemouth Bass
Timber Creek Pond
Marshall
Located along E. Southridge Road within Timber Creek Park, Marshalltown
3.00
Community Fishing Location
Riverview Park Lagoon
Marshall
Located within Riverview Park on Woodland St., Marshalltown
2.10
Community Fishing Location
Arti and Red's Pond
Marshall
corner of HWY 330 & 250th St.
2.50
Community Fishing Location
Riverview South Pond
Marshall
15.10
Community Fishing Location
Glenwood Lake
Mills
East edge of Glenwood
7.00
Picnic Area Trails Playground Camping Good/Excellent Shorefishing Community Fishing Location Bullhead Channel Catfish Bluegill Largemouth Bass Green Sunfish White Crappie
Muscatine Slough (Kent-Stein Park)
Muscatine
SW edge Muscatine (city, oxbow)
16.00
Community Fishing Location
Discovery Park Pond
Muscatine
Muscatine CCB, E of Muscatine
1.90
Community Fishing Location Rainbow Trout
Heron Hideaway Pond
Muscatine
Muscatine CCB, E of Muscatine
1.30
Community Fishing Location
Deep Lakes
Muscatine
Southern edge of Muscatine on Pettibone Avenue, East of Fruitland.
130.00
Accessible Pier Beach Trails Restrooms Hard Surface Boat Ramp Carry Down Boat Launch Community Fishing Location Channel Catfish Bluegill Largemouth Bass Muskellunge Common Carp Black Crappie Green Sunfish Motor Restrictions
Weed Park Lagoon
Muscatine
Located along Park Dr. within Weed Park., Muscatine
2.50
Community Fishing Location
Mill Creek (Lake)
O'Brien
1 mile east of Paullina
23.00
Boat Access Fishing Jetty Accessible Pier Picnic Area Beach Trails Accessible Facilities Playground Restrooms Camping Concessions Good/Excellent Shorefishing Hard Surface Boat Ramp Accessible Shoreline Fish Cleaning Station Community Fishing Location Channel Catfish Bluegill Largemouth Bass Black Bullhead Black Crappie Motor Restrictions
Sanborn Pond
O'Brien
Corner of 330th and Western Ave.
1.50
Community Fishing Location
Ashton Park Pond
Osceola
Southeast corner of Ashton.
8.00
Picnic Area Beach Playground Restrooms Good/Excellent Shorefishing Community Fishing Location Channel Catfish Bluegill Largemouth Bass Motor Restrictions
RAPP Park Lakes
Page
north edge of Shenandoah
95.00
Picnic Area Trails Camping Good/Excellent Shorefishing Hard Surface Boat Ramp Community Fishing Location Rainbow Trout Channel Catfish Flathead Catfish Bluegill Largemouth Bass Freshwater Drum Wiper (Hybrid Striped Bass) Common Carp Bigmouth Buffalo Black Bullhead Black Crappie Green Sunfish Gizzard Shad Smallmouth Buffalo White Crappie Shortnose gar Motor Restrictions
LeMars City Pond
Plymouth
two miles east and 1 mile south of Le Mars
3.00
Community Fishing Location
Le Mars Municipal Park Pond
Plymouth
4.70
Community Fishing Location
Le Mars Walmart Pond
Plymouth
9.20
Community Fishing Location
Fonda Reservoir
Pocahontas
5.00
Fishing Jetty Restrooms Camping Community Fishing Location Channel Catfish Bluegill Largemouth Bass
Sportsmen's Park Pond
Pocahontas
In Laurens, city park pond
1.00
Community Fishing Location
Dale Maffitt Reservoir
Polk
6m SW Des Moines
200.00
Carry Down Boat Launch Community Fishing Location Channel Catfish Bluegill Largemouth Bass Crappie Yellow Perch
Easter Lake
Polk
southeast edge of Des Moines
162.60
Boat Access Fishing Jetty Boat Rental Picnic Area Beach Trails Accessible Facilities Playground Restrooms Concessions Good/Excellent Shorefishing Hard Surface Boat Ramp Community Fishing Location Channel Catfish Bluegill Largemouth Bass Crappie Walleye Common Carp Gizzard Shad Motor Restrictions
Ankeny Lake (DMACC)
Polk
Ankeny, DMACC Campus
14.00
Fishing Jetty Accessible Pier Picnic Area Trails Good/Excellent Shorefishing Community Fishing Location Channel Catfish Bluegill Largemouth Bass Crappie Grass Carp
Birdland Park Pond
Polk
10.40
Community Fishing Location
Donald McRae Park Pond
Polk
1.70
Picnic Area Trails Playground Restrooms Good/Excellent Shorefishing Hard Surface Boat Ramp Accessible Shoreline Community Fishing Location Channel Catfish Bluegill Largemouth Bass Goldfish Green Sunfish
Greenwood/Ashworth Park Pond
Polk
2.30
Picnic Area Trails Playground Restrooms Good/Excellent Shorefishing Community Fishing Location Channel Catfish Bluegill Largemouth Bass
Hawkeye Park Pond
Polk
Ankeny
2.80
Picnic Area Trails Accessible Facilities Playground Restrooms Good/Excellent Shorefishing Accessible Shoreline Community Fishing Location Channel Catfish Bluegill Largemouth Bass Black Crappie Green Sunfish
Discovery Pond
Polk
2.80
Fishing Jetty Good/Excellent Shorefishing Carry Down Boat Launch Accessible Shoreline Community Fishing Location Channel Catfish Bluegill Largemouth Bass
Thomas Mitchell Lake
Polk
3m SW Mitchelville
6.00
Accessible Pier Trails Good/Excellent Shorefishing Community Fishing Location Channel Catfish Bluegill Largemouth Bass
Witmer Park Pond
Polk
1.20
Picnic Area Trails Playground Good/Excellent Shorefishing Community Fishing Location Channel Catfish Bluegill Largemouth Bass Crappie
Yellow Banks Park Pond
Polk
SE edge Des Moines
4.00
Picnic Area Trails Restrooms Hard Surface Boat Ramp Community Fishing Location Channel Catfish Bluegill Largemouth Bass
Blue Heron Lake (Raccoon River Park)
Polk
southwest of West Des Moines; Raccoon River Park
232.00
Boat Access Accessible Pier Picnic Area Beach Trails Accessible Facilities Playground Restrooms Good/Excellent Shorefishing Hard Surface Boat Ramp Community Fishing Location Channel Catfish Bluegill Largemouth Bass Crappie Freshwater Drum Wiper (Hybrid Striped Bass) Common Carp Gizzard Shad River carpsucker Motor Restrictions
Des Moines Water Works Recharge Basins
Polk
George Flagg Pkwy. Des Moines
35.00
Picnic Area Trails Restrooms Good/Excellent Shorefishing Community Fishing Location Bullhead Channel Catfish Bluegill Largemouth Bass Freshwater Drum Common Carp River carpsucker Shortnose gar
Grays Lake
Polk
Fleur Drive, Des Moines
96.00
Boat Access Boat Rental Picnic Area Beach Trails Accessible Facilities Playground Restrooms Concessions Good/Excellent Shorefishing Hard Surface Boat Ramp Community Fishing Location Channel Catfish Bluegill Largemouth Bass Freshwater Drum Yellow Bass Wiper (Hybrid Striped Bass) Common Carp Black Crappie Gizzard Shad River carpsucker White Crappie Motor Restrictions
Lake Petocka
Polk
northeast edge of Bondurant
19.00
Picnic Area Trails Accessible Facilities Playground Restrooms Good/Excellent Shorefishing Community Fishing Location Rainbow Trout Channel Catfish White Bass Bluegill Largemouth Bass Yellow Perch Black Crappie Motor Restrictions
Fort Des Moines Pond
Polk
13.60
Fishing Jetty Picnic Area Trails Playground Restrooms Good/Excellent Shorefishing Hard Surface Boat Ramp Community Fishing Location Channel Catfish Bluegill Largemouth Bass Crappie
Copper Creek
Polk
North side of University Ave. in Pleasant Hill along Four Mile Creek.
42.50
Trails Playground Restrooms Good/Excellent Shorefishing Carry Down Boat Launch Community Fishing Location Channel Catfish Bluegill Largemouth Bass Crappie Wiper (Hybrid Striped Bass) Common Carp Gizzard Shad
Walker-Johnston Pond
Polk
Within Walker-Johnston Park in the city of Urbandale.
1.00
Accessible Pier Picnic Area Trails Playground Restrooms Good/Excellent Shorefishing Community Fishing Location Channel Catfish Bluegill Largemouth Bass
Lake View Pond
Polk
Aurora Ave. in Urbandale.
3.20
Accessible Pier Trails Good/Excellent Shorefishing Community Fishing Location Channel Catfish Bluegill Largemouth Bass Black Crappie
DMACC West Campus Pond
Polk
1 mile west of I-35 and Grand Avenue interchange in West Des Moines.
3.60
Accessible Pier Good/Excellent Shorefishing Community Fishing Location Channel Catfish Bluegill Largemouth Bass Crappie
Terra Lake
Polk
Within city of Johnston south of Pioneer Parkway.
7.30
Accessible Pier Picnic Area Trails Accessible Facilities Playground Restrooms Good/Excellent Shorefishing Carry Down Boat Launch Community Fishing Location Rainbow Trout Channel Catfish Bluegill Largemouth Bass
Acorn Valley Pond
Polk
Located within Acorn Valley Campground on the west side of Saylorville Reservoir 3 miles north of Johnston.
1.20
Picnic Area Good/Excellent Shorefishing Accessible Shoreline Community Fishing Location Channel Catfish Bluegill Largemouth Bass
Skull Pond
Polk
Within Jester Park 2.5 miles NE of Granger.
2.30
Community Fishing Location Channel Catfish Bluegill Largemouth Bass
Teal Pond
Polk
Within Jester Park 2.5 miles NE of Granger.
3.00
Good/Excellent Shorefishing Community Fishing Location Bluegill Largemouth Bass
Greenwood Hills Pond
Polk
Near intersection of NW 86th Street and Windsor Pkwy in Johnston.
1.00
Accessible Pier Trails Playground Community Fishing Location Channel Catfish Bluegill Largemouth Bass
DOT Pond
Polk
9.00
Community Fishing Location Bluegill Largemouth Bass
Oakview Pond
Polk
East side of Yellow Banks Park off SE 76th Street.
1.60
Community Fishing Location
Prairie Plaza South
Polk
Located at the corner of SW College Ave. and Oralabor Road, Ankeny
2.55
Good/Excellent Shorefishing Community Fishing Location
Prairie Plaza North
Polk
Located at the corner of SW Plaza Parkway and SW College Ave., Ankeny
2.88
Good/Excellent Shorefishing Community Fishing Location
Promenade Pond
Polk
SW State Street and SW Prairie Trail Pkwy.
5.30
Trails Good/Excellent Shorefishing Community Fishing Location Bluegill Largemouth Bass
Spring Creek South
Polk
South side of 24th St SE on the east side of Altoona.
14.00
Community Fishing Location Bluegill Largemouth Bass
Brookhaven Pond
Polk
Between 35th St. SW and NE 27th Ave.
1.60
Community Fishing Location Bluegill Largemouth Bass
Clay Pond
Polk
On the West Side of 3rd Ave SW near 35th St. SW in Altoona
0.80
Picnic Area Trails Good/Excellent Shorefishing Community Fishing Location Channel Catfish Bluegill Largemouth Bass Grass Carp
Falcon Ridge
Polk
At the intersection of Lake Shore Dr. SE and 14th Ave. SE in Altoona
5.20
Trails Good/Excellent Shorefishing Community Fishing Location Channel Catfish Bluegill Largemouth Bass
Greenway Park Pond
Polk
Located between 7th Ave SW and 10th Ave. SW in Altoona
3.00
Trails Good/Excellent Shorefishing Community Fishing Location
Ironwood Pond
Polk
Located near the intersection of 21st St. SW and 3rd Ave. SW in Altoona
0.50
Trails Good/Excellent Shorefishing Community Fishing Location Bluegill Largemouth Bass
Loupee Park South
Polk
Located across the street from Clay Elementary on NE 72nd St. in Altoona
2.90
Trails Community Fishing Location Bluegill Largemouth Bass
Prairie Heritage Pond
Polk
Located on 5th Ave. SW in Altoona
1.30
Trails Good/Excellent Shorefishing Community Fishing Location Channel Catfish Bluegill Largemouth Bass Green Sunfish
Altoona Library Pond
Polk
Located behind the Library on 8th St. SW in Altoona
1.30
Trails Good/Excellent Shorefishing Community Fishing Location Bluegill Largemouth Bass Black Crappie Green Sunfish
Civic Plaza Pond
Polk
Located behind Hy-Vee on Center Place in Altoona
1.50
Picnic Area Trails Accessible Facilities Accessible Shoreline Community Fishing Location Bluegill Largemouth Bass Green Sunfish
Tuscany Pond
Polk
Located off of Tuscany Dr. SE in Altoona
5.30
Community Fishing Location
Ironwood South Pond
Polk
Located on 24th St. SW, Altoona
1.70
Community Fishing Location Bluegill Largemouth Bass
Townsend Park Pond
Polk
Located on NE 41st Ave., Altoona
3.70
Community Fishing Location
Ceres Pond
Polk
Located on Pioneer Pkwy. Near NW 62nd Ave., Johnston
0.70
Good/Excellent Shorefishing Community Fishing Location Channel Catfish Bluegill Largemouth Bass Pumpkinseed
Johnston Commons East
Polk
Located on Northglenn Dr. behind the Johnston Library and Historical Museum, Johnston
3.50
Picnic Area Good/Excellent Shorefishing Community Fishing Location Bluegill Largemouth Bass White Crappie
Pointe Vista
Polk
Located on Enfield Dr. within Pointe Vista Park, Johnston
0.80
Picnic Area Trails Playground Restrooms Good/Excellent Shorefishing Community Fishing Location Channel Catfish Bluegill Largemouth Bass Black Crappie
City Pond
Polk
Located between S 35th St. and Mills Civic Pkwy behind the city Library, West Des Moines
6.30
Picnic Area Trails Good/Excellent Shorefishing Community Fishing Location Channel Catfish Bluegill Largemouth Bass
Georgetown North
Polk
Located on NW Ash Drive across from Ashland Ridge Elementary School, Ankeny
1.90
Picnic Area Trails Playground Restrooms Good/Excellent Shorefishing Community Fishing Location Channel Catfish Bluegill Largemouth Bass Black Crappie
Georgetown South
Polk
Located on NW Ash Drive across from Ashland Ridge Elementary School, Ankeny
0.90
Picnic Area Trails Playground Restrooms Community Fishing Location Bluegill Largemouth Bass
Hillside East
Polk
Located on SE 4 mile Drive/NE 29th St. near the intersection of SE 20th St., Ankeny
1.10
Picnic Area Trails Playground Restrooms Good/Excellent Shorefishing Community Fishing Location Bluegill Largemouth Bass Black Crappie Grass Carp
Hillside West
Polk
Located on SE 4 mile Drive/NE 29th St. near the intersection of SE 20th St., Ankeny
1.30
Picnic Area Trails Playground Restrooms Good/Excellent Shorefishing Community Fishing Location Channel Catfish Bluegill Largemouth Bass Black Crappie Grass Carp
Horizon
Polk
Located near the intersection of NW Prairie Ridge Dr and NW State St., Ankeny
0.90
Trails Good/Excellent Shorefishing Community Fishing Location Bluegill Largemouth Bass
Prairie Lakes North
Polk
Located on the Southwest of the intersection of NW 18th St. and NW State St., Ankeny
3.50
Trails Good/Excellent Shorefishing Community Fishing Location Bluegill Largemouth Bass Gizzard Shad
Prairie Lakes South
Polk
Located on NW Prairie Lakes Drive, Ankeny
3.00
Trails Good/Excellent Shorefishing Community Fishing Location Channel Catfish Bluegill Largemouth Bass Common Carp Gizzard Shad
Prairie Ridge North
Polk
Located South of NW 18th St within the Prairie Ridge Sports Complex, Ankeny
5.20
Trails Playground Restrooms Good/Excellent Shorefishing Community Fishing Location Bluegill Largemouth Bass Black Crappie
Prairie Ridge South
Polk
Located North of NW Prairie Ridge Drive behind the Prairie Ridge Aquatic Center, Ankeny
4.90
Trails Playground Restrooms Good/Excellent Shorefishing Community Fishing Location Bluegill Largemouth Bass Black Crappie Green Sunfish Gizzard Shad
Renaissance
Polk
Located at the end of NE Renaissance Dr. near the intersection of NE 36th St and NE Delaware Ave., Ankeny
1.20
Trails Good/Excellent Shorefishing Community Fishing Location Bluegill Largemouth Bass Black Crappie
Sawgrass
Polk
Located at the end of SW 36th St., Ankeny
2.10
Accessible Pier Picnic Area Trails Playground Restrooms Good/Excellent Shorefishing Community Fishing Location Channel Catfish Bluegill Largemouth Bass Black Crappie
Springwood North
Polk
Located near the intersection of SE Magnolia Dr. and SE Peachtree Dr., Ankeny
1.50
Trails Good/Excellent Shorefishing Community Fishing Location
Springwood South
Polk
Located near the intersection of SE 33rd St and SE Jasmine Ct., Ankeny
2.20
Trails Good/Excellent Shorefishing Community Fishing Location
Vintage
Polk
Located at the intersection of SW State St. and SW Vintage Pkwy., Ankeny
5.60
Accessible Pier Trails Good/Excellent Shorefishing Community Fishing Location Bluegill Largemouth Bass Black Crappie Green Sunfish
Cherry Glen East
Polk
Located near the intersection of NW Abbie Dr. and NW 8th St., Ankeny
3.70
Trails Good/Excellent Shorefishing Community Fishing Location Bluegill Largemouth Bass
Cherry Glen West
Polk
Located near the intersection of NW 7th St. and NW Cherry Glen Dr., Ankeny
2.50
Trails Good/Excellent Shorefishing Community Fishing Location Bluegill Largemouth Bass
Cherry Glen South
Polk
Located on the South side of NW 4th St., Ankeny
2.70
Trails Good/Excellent Shorefishing Community Fishing Location Bluegill Largemouth Bass Black Crappie
Art Center
Polk
Located on the East side of SW State St. at the Art Center, Ankeny
1.60
Picnic Area Playground Good/Excellent Shorefishing Community Fishing Location Bluegill Largemouth Bass Black Bullhead
Wildflower
Polk
Located on SW Logan St., Ankeny
0.90
Picnic Area Trails Good/Excellent Shorefishing Community Fishing Location
Chautauqua Park Pond
Polk
Located on the East side of SW White Birch Dr., Ankeny
4.80
Trails Good/Excellent Shorefishing Community Fishing Location Bluegill Largemouth Bass Yellow Perch
Trestle Pointe Park Pond
Polk
Located on the North Side of the intersection of NW 22nd St. and NW Boulder Ridge Lane, Ankeny
2.60
Good/Excellent Shorefishing Community Fishing Location Bluegill Largemouth Bass White Crappie
Signature Pond
Polk
Located on the NE side of the intersection of NW 18th St. and NW State St., Ankeny
2.60
Good/Excellent Shorefishing Community Fishing Location Channel Catfish Bluegill Largemouth Bass
Bellagio Basin
Polk
Located on NE Delaware Ave. near the intersection with NE Bellagio Drive, Ankeny
1.10
Good/Excellent Shorefishing Community Fishing Location
Camden Woods East
Polk
Located South of the intersection of SW Camden Dr. and SW 4th Ct. on the East side of the street, Ankeny
0.50
Community Fishing Location
Camden Woods West
Polk
Located South of the intersection of SW Camden Dr. and SW 4th Ct. on the West side of the street, Ankeny
0.50
Community Fishing Location
Marina Cove
Polk
Located East of the intersection of E. Southside Dr. and E. Pine Ridge Dr. on the South side of the road, Polk City
1.20
Trails Playground Good/Excellent Shorefishing Community Fishing Location Channel Catfish Bluegill Largemouth Bass
Twelve Oaks
Polk
Located along E. Southside Dr., Polk City
1.20
Picnic Area Trails Restrooms Good/Excellent Shorefishing Community Fishing Location Channel Catfish Bluegill Largemouth Bass
Walnut Ridge Pond
Polk
Located near the Clive Aquatic Center on NW 114th St.
1.00
Picnic Area Good/Excellent Shorefishing Community Fishing Location Channel Catfish Bluegill Largemouth Bass Common Carp
LA Ward
Polk
Located on the East side of NW Urbandale Drive, North of the intersection with 100th St., Urbandale
2.40
Trails Good/Excellent Shorefishing Community Fishing Location Bluegill Largemouth Bass
Bob Shetler
Polk
Located below the Saylorville Dam
36.70
Community Fishing Location
Cherry Glen
Polk
Located near the Cherry Glen Campground on NW 94th Ave by Saylorville Reservoir
1.30
Community Fishing Location
Hale Pond
Polk
Located on East side of Hwy 65 North of Bondurant adjacent to the South Skunk River
7.90
Community Fishing Location
Middle Eagle Park Pond
Polk
Trail access off of Mulberry Drive NW within Eagle Park, Bondurant
6.20
Trails Good/Excellent Shorefishing Community Fishing Location Bluegill Largemouth Bass
Lower Eagle Park Pond
Polk
Trail access off of Tailfeather Court NW within Eagle Park, Bondurant
1.60
Community Fishing Location
Hope Lutheran Church Pond
Polk
Located at the corner of NE Beaverbrooke Blvd and NE Heritage Dr., Grimes
2.00
Community Fishing Location
Purple Martin Lakes
Polk
Located at the Dead-End of Army Post Road near Walnut Woods State Park, Des Moines
87.20
Community Fishing Location Channel Catfish White Bass Bluegill Largemouth Bass Common Carp Gizzard Shad White Crappie
Brookhaven North Pond
Polk
Between 33rd CT. SW and 35th St. SW in Altoona.
Trails Good/Excellent Shorefishing Community Fishing Location
Oak Hill Pond
Polk
Located within Oak Hill Park on Rutherford Drive SW.
0.50
Picnic Area Trails Playground Good/Excellent Shorefishing Community Fishing Location
Spring Creek North
Polk
Located to the South of the Spring Creek Sports Complex on 24th St. SE
10.00
Good/Excellent Shorefishing Community Fishing Location
Rock Creek Pond
Polk
Located on the corner of NW 36th St and NW Abilene Rd. near Rock Creek Elementary School.
1.70
Good/Excellent Shorefishing Community Fishing Location
Rick's Reservoir
Polk
2.60
Good/Excellent Shorefishing Community Fishing Location Channel Catfish Bluegill Largemouth Bass
Hickory Glen North
Polk
0.50
Community Fishing Location Yellow Perch
Trestle Pointe North
Polk
1.00
Good/Excellent Shorefishing Community Fishing Location
Wolf Creek West
Polk
2.20
Trails Good/Excellent Shorefishing Community Fishing Location Channel Catfish Bluegill Largemouth Bass Black Bullhead
Country Cove East
Polk
1.00
Good/Excellent Shorefishing Community Fishing Location
Gabus Pond
Polk
0.90
Trails Good/Excellent Shorefishing Community Fishing Location Channel Catfish Bluegill Largemouth Bass Black Crappie
Riverview East
Polk
9.40
Trails Community Fishing Location
Riverview West
Polk
14.30
Community Fishing Location
Upper Eagle Park Pond
Polk
Within Eagle Park in city of Bondurant.
2.40
Trails Good/Excellent Shorefishing Community Fishing Location Channel Catfish Largemouth Bass
Prairie Pointe
Polk
2.70
Community Fishing Location
Hope Commercial
Polk
4.50
Good/Excellent Shorefishing Community Fishing Location Channel Catfish Largemouth Bass
Beaverbrooke North
Polk
0.50
Good/Excellent Shorefishing Community Fishing Location Bluegill Largemouth Bass
Beaverbrooke South
Polk
0.70
Good/Excellent Shorefishing Community Fishing Location Bluegill Largemouth Bass
Main Street Pond
Polk
1.00
Trails Good/Excellent Shorefishing Community Fishing Location Bluegill Largemouth Bass Black Bullhead Green Sunfish
Heritage Pond (Polk)
Polk
NE Little Beaver Drive, Grimes
3.50
Trails Community Fishing Location
Willow Hills Pond
Polk
1.80
Trails Good/Excellent Shorefishing Community Fishing Location Channel Catfish Largemouth Bass
Park Side Pond
Polk
Located on McIntosh Drive NE in Bondurant
1.50
Trails Good/Excellent Shorefishing Community Fishing Location Channel Catfish Largemouth Bass
Tuscany South
Polk
2.50
Trails Community Fishing Location
Trails End Pond
Polk
Within Trails End Wildlife Area near Berwick on NE 54th Ave.
10.70
Community Fishing Location
Green Meadows Pond
Polk
2.80
Trails Community Fishing Location
Bondurant Civic Campus Pond
Polk
NE 80th St., Bondurant
2.20
Community Fishing Location
Loupee Park North
Polk
1.70
Trails Community Fishing Location
Johnston Commons West
Polk
Located on Northglenn Dr. behind the Johnston Library and Historical Museum, Johnston
1.30
Playground Community Fishing Location
Big Lake (Including Gilbert's Pond)
Pottawattamie
North 25th street exit off interstate 29. Nash Blvd to Big Lake Road. Northeast Council Bluffs.
5.00
Boat Access Picnic Area Trails Playground Restrooms Good/Excellent Shorefishing Hard Surface Boat Ramp Accessible Shoreline Community Fishing Location Bullhead Rainbow Trout Bluegill Largemouth Bass Crappie Common Carp Bigmouth Buffalo Green Sunfish
Carter Lake
Pottawattamie
North edge of Carter Lake.
315.00
Boat Access Fishing Jetty Accessible Pier Picnic Area Beach Trails Accessible Facilities Playground Restrooms Good/Excellent Shorefishing Hard Surface Boat Ramp Accessible Shoreline Community Fishing Location Channel Catfish Bluegill Largemouth Bass Common Carp Black Crappie Green Sunfish Motor Restrictions
Lake Manawa
Pottawattamie
Southwest edge of Council Bluffs
784.70
Boat Access Fishing Jetty Accessible Pier Boat Rental Picnic Area Beach Trails Accessible Facilities Playground Restrooms Concessions Good/Excellent Shorefishing Hard Surface Boat Ramp Community Fishing Location Channel Catfish Flathead Catfish Bluegill Largemouth Bass Walleye Yellow Bass Wiper (Hybrid Striped Bass) Common Carp Bigmouth Buffalo Black Bullhead Black Crappie Grass Carp Gizzard Shad Smallmouth Buffalo Yellow Bullhead Motor Restrictions
Saganaush Pond
Pottawattamie
On grounds of Western Historic Trails Center in western Council Bluffs, accessed via Richard Downing Ave.
12.00
Community Fishing Location
Arbor Lake
Poweshiek
On the Southwest edge of Grinnell
13.40
Boat Access Fishing Jetty Picnic Area Trails Playground Good/Excellent Shorefishing Carry Down Boat Launch Community Fishing Location Channel Catfish Bluegill Largemouth Bass Common Carp Black Crappie Motor Restrictions
Miller
Poweshiek
On the Southeast edge of Grinnell
10.00
Picnic Area Accessible Shoreline Community Fishing Location Channel Catfish Bluegill Largemouth Bass Common Carp Black Bullhead Green Sunfish
Bluegrass Lake
Scott
.25 miles west of Davenport (CCB)
10.00
Restrooms Community Fishing Location
Lake of the Hills
Scott
.25 miles west of Davenport (CCB)
55.00
Accessible Pier Beach Trails Restrooms Camping Concessions Hard Surface Boat Ramp Community Fishing Location Rainbow Trout Channel Catfish Bluegill Largemouth Bass Black Crappie Motor Restrictions
Lambach Lake
Scott
.25 miles west of Davenport
9.00
Restrooms Community Fishing Location Channel Catfish Bluegill Largemouth Bass Black Crappie
Railroad Lake
Scott
.25 miles west of Davenport (CCB)
25.00
Accessible Pier Restrooms Hard Surface Boat Ramp Community Fishing Location Channel Catfish Bluegill Largemouth Bass Black Crappie
Crow Creek W.M.A. Lake
Scott
East edge of Mt. Joy
17.60
Community Fishing Location Channel Catfish Bluegill Largemouth Bass Black Crappie Motor Restrictions
Sheridan Meadows (closed)
Scott
Located within Sheridan Meadows Park along South 1st St., Eldridge
6.00
Community Fishing Location
Middle Park Lagoon
Scott
Located at the dead end of Parkway Dr., Bettendorf
2.50
Community Fishing Location
Hopewell Pond
Scott
Located at the intersection of Middle Road and Hopewell Ave., Bettendorf
1.90
Community Fishing Location
Crow Creek Pond
Scott
Located behind the baseball complex on Crow Creek Park Road, Bettendorf
1.70
Community Fishing Location
Credit Island Lake
Scott
Located on Credit Island, Davenport
24.30
Community Fishing Location
Eastern Avenue Park Lagoon
Scott
Located on Eastern Ave. within Eastern Avenue Park, Davenport
0.60
Community Fishing Location
Prairie Pointe Pond
Scott
Located within the development at the intersection of E 58th St. and Belle Ave, Davenport
2.00
Community Fishing Location
Vander Veer Lagoon
Scott
Located at the intersection of West Central Park Ave. and Brady St. (Bus. 61) within Vander Veer Botanical Park, Davenport
1.30
Community Fishing Location
Spearing Pond
Shelby
Within Harlan City limits.
4.00
Community Fishing Location
Pioneer Park Pond
Shelby
Located within Harlan city limits
0.75
Trails Good/Excellent Shorefishing Accessible Shoreline Community Fishing Location Channel Catfish Bluegill Largemouth Bass Green Sunfish
Winterfeld Pond (aka Van Zee Pit)
Sioux
N edge Rock Valley
18.00
Community Fishing Location
Woodbridge Pond
Sioux
4.00
Community Fishing Location
Cambridge Pond
Story
Located on North St/580th Ave. 1/2 mile North of Cambridge.
2.00
Accessible Shoreline Community Fishing Location Bluegill Largemouth Bass
McFarland Pond
Story
4m NE Ames
7.50
Trails Good/Excellent Shorefishing Community Fishing Location Channel Catfish Bluegill Largemouth Bass
Moore Memorial Park Pond
Story
Within Moore Memorial Park in Ames.
1.00
Accessible Pier Trails Good/Excellent Shorefishing Community Fishing Location Channel Catfish Bluegill Largemouth Bass
Ada Hayden Heritage Park Lake
Story
North side of Ames, west of Grand Avenue/Highway 69.
137.00
Boat Access Accessible Pier Trails Restrooms Good/Excellent Shorefishing Hard Surface Boat Ramp Carry Down Boat Launch Community Fishing Location Rainbow Trout Channel Catfish Bluegill Largemouth Bass Yellow Perch Wiper (Hybrid Striped Bass) Common Carp Black Crappie Gizzard Shad Motor Restrictions
Petersons Pit, West
Story
4 miles northeast of Ames
22.60
Boat Access Picnic Area Beach Trails Restrooms Hard Surface Boat Ramp Community Fishing Location Channel Catfish Bluegill Largemouth Bass Crappie Common Carp Gizzard Shad River carpsucker Quillback Motor Restrictions
SCORE Pond East
Story
Located within the SCORE Rec Complex on Fawcett Pkwy., Nevada
0.90
Picnic Area Trails Playground Good/Excellent Shorefishing Community Fishing Location Bluegill Largemouth Bass
SCORE Pond South
Story
Located within the SCORE Rec Complex on Fawcett Pkwy., Nevada
1.20
Picnic Area Trails Playground Good/Excellent Shorefishing Community Fishing Location Bluegill Largemouth Bass
Indian Ridge Pond (Wilson Pond)
Story
Located along the Indian Creek Greenbelt Trail West of the 4-H Park on W. 3rd St., Nevada
1.50
Accessible Pier Picnic Area Trails Community Fishing Location Bluegill
Upland Trail Pond
Story
2.10
Good/Excellent Shorefishing Community Fishing Location Channel Catfish Bluegill Largemouth Bass
Sajar Pond
Story
6.00
Community Fishing Location
East Lake (Lenox)
Taylor
1/2 mile north of Lenox
18.00
Boat Access Camping Hard Surface Boat Ramp Accessible Shoreline Community Fishing Location Channel Catfish Bluegill Largemouth Bass Common Carp Black Bullhead Black Crappie White Crappie Motor Restrictions
West Lake (Lenox)
Taylor
1 mile north of Lenox
3.00
Boat Access Good/Excellent Shorefishing Carry Down Boat Launch Community Fishing Location Channel Catfish Bluegill Largemouth Bass Black Crappie White Crappie Yellow Bullhead Motor Restrictions
McKinley Lake
Union
42.80
Picnic Area Accessible Facilities Playground Restrooms Camping Accessible Shoreline Community Fishing Location Channel Catfish Bluegill Largemouth Bass Common Carp Black Crappie Golden Shiner Green Sunfish White Crappie Yellow Bullhead
Summit Lake
Union
West edge of Creston
230.00
Boat Access Fishing Jetty Hard Surface Boat Ramp Community Fishing Location Channel Catfish Bluegill Largemouth Bass Yellow Perch Walleye Black Bullhead Black Crappie Green Sunfish White Crappie Motor Restrictions
Hurley Creek Pond
Union
15.20
Community Fishing Location
Ottumwa Lagoon
Wapello
Inside Ottumwa city limits off Wapello Street
59.00
Picnic Area Trails Playground Restrooms Camping Good/Excellent Shorefishing Hard Surface Boat Ramp Community Fishing Location Channel Catfish Largemouth Bass Black Crappie Motor Restrictions
Ottumwa Park Pond East
Wapello
Inside Ottumwa city limits off Wapello Street
10.40
Accessible Pier Picnic Area Playground Restrooms Camping Accessible Shoreline Community Fishing Location Channel Catfish Bluegill Largemouth Bass Wiper (Hybrid Striped Bass) Black Crappie Motor Restrictions
Ottumwa Park Pond North
Wapello
Inside Ottumwa city limits off Wapello Street
3.00
Picnic Area Playground Restrooms Camping Good/Excellent Shorefishing Community Fishing Location Channel Catfish Bluegill Largemouth Bass Crappie Wiper (Hybrid Striped Bass) Motor Restrictions
Ottumwa Park Pond South (Trout Pond)
Wapello
Inside Ottumwa city limits off Wapello Street
9.10
Picnic Area Trails Playground Restrooms Camping Accessible Shoreline Community Fishing Location Rainbow Trout Bluegill Largemouth Bass
Ottumwa Park Pond West
Wapello
Inside Ottumwa city limits off Wapello Street
5.82
Playground Restrooms Camping Community Fishing Location Channel Catfish Bluegill Largemouth Bass Motor Restrictions
Black Lake
Wapello
On the east side of Hwy 34 south of Vine Street, Ottumwa. Walk in access only.
11.20
Carry Down Boat Launch Community Fishing Location
Waterfall Pond-IHCC Ottumwa campus
Wapello
IHCC campus in Ottumwa
0.40
Community Fishing Location
ATC Pond-IHCC Ottumwa campus
Wapello
IHCC campus in Ottumwa
1.00
Community Fishing Location
Bridge Pond-IHCC Ottumwa campus
Wapello
IHCC campus in Ottumwa
1.10
Community Fishing Location
Lake Lyle-IHCC Ottumwa campus
Wapello
IHCC campus in Ottumwa
0.60
Community Fishing Location
Banner Lake (north)
Warren
4 1/2 miles north of Indianola
16.00
Boat Access Picnic Area Trails Accessible Facilities Restrooms Hard Surface Boat Ramp Community Fishing Location Channel Catfish Bluegill Largemouth Bass Crappie Redear Sunfish Gizzard Shad Motor Restrictions
Banner Lake (south)
Warren
4 1/2 miles north of Indianola
24.00
Boat Access Accessible Pier Picnic Area Trails Accessible Facilities Restrooms Hard Surface Boat Ramp Community Fishing Location Rainbow Trout Channel Catfish Bluegill Largemouth Bass Crappie Redear Sunfish Common Carp Gizzard Shad Motor Restrictions
Warrior Park Pond
Warren
Orchard Hills Drive in Norwalk
1.00
Picnic Area Trails Playground Restrooms Good/Excellent Shorefishing Community Fishing Location Channel Catfish Bluegill Largemouth Bass
Elizabeth Holland North
Warren
Near the corner of Highway 28 and Beardsley St in Norwalk. North pond.
1.50
Picnic Area Trails Good/Excellent Shorefishing Community Fishing Location Channel Catfish Bluegill Largemouth Bass
Elizabeth Holland South
Warren
Near the corner of Highway 28 and Beardsley St in Norwalk. South pond.
0.50
Trails Good/Excellent Shorefishing Community Fishing Location Channel Catfish Bluegill Largemouth Bass
Scotch Ridge
Warren
Located on the South side of Hwy 5 near Gateway Dr., Carlisle
3.50
Community Fishing Location
Pickard Pond
Warren
Located within the Pickard Recreation Area behind the Sports Complex on Hwy 92, Indianola
1.80
Good/Excellent Shorefishing Community Fishing Location Channel Catfish Bluegill Largemouth Bass
Norwalk Library Pond
Warren
Located in front of the Public Library on North Ave.
0.30
Playground Good/Excellent Shorefishing Community Fishing Location Bluegill Largemouth Bass
Conservation Park Pond
Washington
.5 m N Riverside
1.00
Community Fishing Location
Marr Park Lake
Washington
1 mile west of Ainsworth
7.00
Fishing Jetty Picnic Area Accessible Facilities Playground Restrooms Camping Good/Excellent Shorefishing Hard Surface Boat Ramp Community Fishing Location Channel Catfish Bluegill Largemouth Bass Redear Sunfish Black Crappie
Marr Park Pond
Washington
1 mile west of Ainsworth.
1.00
Boat Access Fishing Jetty Accessible Pier Picnic Area Trails Accessible Facilities Playground Restrooms Camping Hard Surface Boat Ramp Community Fishing Location Rainbow Trout Channel Catfish Bluegill Largemouth Bass Redear Sunfish Black Crappie Motor Restrictions
Willow Pond
Washington
1.50
Community Fishing Location
Vista Park Pond
Washington
1 mi S of Kalona
0.60
Community Fishing Location
Oak Hill Park Pond
Washington
1.5 mi S of Kalona
6.25
Community Fishing Location
Badger Lake
Webster
4 1/2 miles north of Fort Dodge
45.00
Boat Access Fishing Jetty Picnic Area Beach Trails Accessible Facilities Playground Restrooms Camping Good/Excellent Shorefishing Gravel Boat Ramp Community Fishing Location Northern Pike Channel Catfish Bluegill Largemouth Bass Black Crappie White Sucker Motor Restrictions
Armstrong Park Pond
Webster
In Armstrong Park located in the northwest area of Fort Dodge
1.40
Picnic Area Accessible Shoreline Community Fishing Location
Moorland Pond
Webster
23.00
Community Fishing Location Rainbow Trout Bluegill Largemouth Bass Black Crappie
Gypsum City OHV Park Lakes
Webster
Located within the Gypsum City OHV Park along Quail Avenue, Fort Dodge
50.30
Community Fishing Location
Pammel Park Pond
Winnebago
2.50
Community Fishing Location
Bacon Creek Lake
Woodbury
east edge of Sioux City
34.00
Fishing Jetty Picnic Area Trails Playground Restrooms Good/Excellent Shorefishing Accessible Shoreline Community Fishing Location Rainbow Trout Channel Catfish Bluegill Largemouth Bass Black Crappie Motor Restrictions
Stone State Park Pond
Woodbury
2.00
Community Fishing Location
Sertoma Park
Woodbury
Located on S. Lancelot Ln., Sioux City
3.00
Community Fishing Location
Prairie Park Pond
Woodbury
Located on S. Lewis Blvd/Old Hwy 75 near the 75 & I-29 interchange, Sioux City
8.90
Community Fishing Location Channel Catfish Bluegill Largemouth Bass