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About Interstate Park Lake

Surface Area (acres): 20.00
Maximum Depth (feet): 12 ft. (2004)
Motoring Restrictions: Electric Motors Only
See below for additional location-specific regulations

Location

County: Franklin
Description: Interstate Park Pond
Coordinates: 42.72975784, -93.41720029

Nearby Parks

Beeds Lake State Park

Amenities

Amenities at Interstate Park Lake include:

Boat Access
Fishing Jetty
Trails
Good/Excellent Shorefishing
Gravel Boat Ramp

What to Fish For

Fishing Report

Please contact the local fisheries management biologist for current information.

Fishing Summary

The Interstate Park fishery is improving. Largemouth Bass, Bluegill, Black Crappie, and Channel Catfish are available. - Last updated on 03/24/2025.

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 .

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Stocking and Management

Stocking

9/14/22 - 360 Channel Catfish (8.6)
10/06/2021 - 18,750 Bluegill (2)
06/03/2021 - 223 Channel Catfish (1.9)
09/09/2020 - 358 Channel Catfish (8)
09/12/2018 - 361 Channel Catfish (8.5)
9/14/16 - 360 Channel Catfish (9.1")

Management

2025 - Water Sampling-Dissolved Oxygen: Winter dissolved oxygen monitoring. Sample taken in 10 feet of water. 8.2ppm
2025 - Exotic Species-Vegetation: Brittle Naiad found by vegetation crew
2025 - Vegetation-Treatment: Control curly leaf near public access and improve water quality.
2024 - Water Sampling-Dissolved Oxygen: Winter dissolved oxygen monitoring. Sample taken in 7 feet of water. 10.7ppm
2024 - Vegetation-Treatment: pocr3 treatment subsurface prop wash
2023 - Water Sampling-Dissolved Oxygen: Reading was taken in 9.5 feet of water.
2023 - Structures-Pallets: County placed a pallet structure on the ice.
2023 - Vegetation-Treatment: POCR3 herbicide treatment subsurface with Tribune and Cide Kick II
2023 - Vegetation-Treatment: POCR3 treatment with Tribune and Cide Kick II herbicide
2022 - Water Sampling-Dissolved Oxygen: Reading was 6 foot down. Took a second reading 2 foot down that was 3.3ppm.
2022 - Aeration-Installation: The purchase and installation of the aeration system was done by Franklin County Conservation Board.
2021 - Structures-Pallets: County placed pallet tile structures on the ice.
2021 - Structures-Pallets: County placed pallet tile structures on the ice.
2021 - Structures-Pallets: County placed pallet tile structures on the ice.
2021 - Structures-Pallets: County placed pallet tile structures on the ice.
2021 - Structures-Pallets: County placed pallet tile structures on the ice.
2021 - Structures-Pallets: County placed pallet tile structures on the ice.
2021 - Structures-Pallets: County placed pallet tile structures on the ice.
2020 - Structures-Trees Cedar: County placed cedar tree piles on the ice.
2020 - Structures-Trees Cedar: County placed cedar tree piles on the ice.
2020 - Structures-Trees Cedar: County placed cedar tree piles on the ice.
2020 - Structures-Trees Cedar: County placed cedar tree piles on the ice.
2020 - Structures-Trees Cedar: County placed cedar tree piles on the ice.
2018 - Structures-Other: Placed 12 plastic pipe trees.
2013 - Fish Kills-Dissolved Oxygen: A partial winterkill was observed in 2013. Anglers still caught good numbers on fish in 2013, but dead fish were present as the ice left in the spring.
2010 - Fish Kills-Winterkill: Partial winterkill reported by an angler. Bluegill and a few crappie were observed.

Regulations and Who to Talk To

Motoring Restrictions

Motoring Restrictions: Electric Motors Only

Contacts for this Location

Scott Grummer, Fisheries Biologist; 641-357-3517; Scott.Grummer@dnr.iowa.gov
Jordon Hansen, Conservation Officer (Franklin); 319-240-8033; Jordon.Hansen@dnr.iowa.gov

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.

Black Bullhead

Season: Continuous
Daily Bag Limit: unlimited
Possession Limit: unlimited
Length Limit: none
Other:

Black Crappie

Season: Continuous
Daily Bag Limit: combined black and white crappie, 25 fish
Possession Limit: unlimited
Length Limit: none
Other: No daily limit on private waters

Bluegill

Season: Continuous
Daily Bag Limit: 25 fish
Possession Limit: unlimited
Length Limit: none
Other: No daily limit on private waters

Channel Catfish

Season: Continuous
Daily Bag Limit: combined: channel, blue and flathead catfish, 8 fish
Possession Limit: combined: channel, blue and flathead catfish, 30 fish
Length Limit: none
Other:

White Crappie

Season: Continuous
Daily Bag Limit: combined black and white crappie, 25 fish
Possession Limit: unlimited
Length Limit: none
Other: No daily limit on private waters

Yellow Perch

Season: Continuous
Daily Bag Limit: 25 fish
Possession Limit: 50 fish
Length Limit: none
Other:

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