Fish Iowa - Lakes, Ponds, and Reservoirs - Deep Lakes

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About Deep Lakes

Surface Area (acres): 130.00
Maximum Depth (feet): Unknown
Motoring Restrictions: electric trolling motors only.
See below for additional location-specific regulations

Location

County: Muscatine
Description: A series of ponds and interconnected ponds that were once part of a gravel mining operation.
Coordinates: 41.37029386, -91.07785624

Nearby Parks

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Amenities

Amenities at Deep Lakes include:
  • Accessible Pier
  • Beach
  • Trails
  • Restrooms
  • Hard Surface Boat Ramp
  • Carry Down Boat Launch
  • Community Fishing Location

Fishing Report

Please contact the local fisheries management biologist for current information.

Fishing Summary

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Popular Fish Species

Consumption Guidelines

Iowa-Caught Fish Are Safe to Eat, In Almost All Cases

In nearly all cases, Iowa fish are safe to eat. Cleaning and/or preparing the meal causes most of the problems regarding taste or color of fish. Like all living creatures, fish are susceptible to diseases, parasites, and other naturally occurring conditions in the water. If you suspect your fish is affected by any of these conditions, do not eat it. Consider eating smaller and younger fish which usually have lower levels of contaminants than larger ones. Most contaminants accumulate in larger, older fish. For additional information, check out our resources for eating and cooking Iowa caught fish.

To learn more about fish tissue monitoring, visit our Fish Tissue Monitoring page .

Stocking

  • 9/12/22 - 1,820 Channel Catfish (9.4)
  • 5/17/22 - 65 Muskellunge (12.8)
  • 09/21/2020 - 1,816 Channel Catfish (8.3)
  • 05/11/2020 - 50 Muskellunge (12.4)
  • 10/03/2018 - 1,820 Channel Catfish (8.7)
  • 05/11/2018 - 65 Muskellunge (11.8)
  • 9/20/16 - 1,821 Channel Catfish (9.2")
  • 5/9/16 - 50 Muskellunge (14.5")
  • 09/02/2015 - 53,157 Redear Sunfish (2")
  • 05/13/2015 - 100 Muskellunge (12.3")

Management

  • 2025 - Vegetation-Treatment: Aquatic plant control near public access and ramp and prevent EWM.
  • 2024 - Vegetation-Treatment: Coontail, muskgrass, and flatstem pondweed treated. This area was treated to reduce the risk of EWM getting stuck on native plants and transported out.
  • 2023 - Vegetation-Treatment: Eurasian watermilfoil treatment with reward and cide kick II
  • 2014 - Special-Other: A channel was cut to connect Lake Chester to Lake Patricia.
  • 2013 - Ramp-Construction: A concrete boat ramp and gravel parking lot was built on Lake Chester the largest of the lakes.
  • 2012 - Other-Other: In Late 2012, W.G. Block Company donated the 425 acres that would become Deep Lake Parks. 120 acres of water in the way of many small lakes and ponds.

Motoring Restrictions

Motoring Restrictions: electric trolling motors only.

Contacts for this Location

Fishing Regulations

The summaries listed below are a partial listing provided for your benefit. Familiarize yourself with the complete Fishing Regulations here: Iowa DNR Fishing Regulations and Laws.

Aquatic Invasive Species

  • Curlyleaf Pondweed
  • Eurasian Watermilfoil

To learn more about AIS, visit the Iowa DNR's Aquatic Invasive Species page for more information and resources.

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