Fish Iowa - Lakes, Ponds, and Reservoirs - Lake of the Hills


About Lake of the Hills

Surface Area (acres): 55.00
Maximum Depth (feet): 22.78 ft. (2015)
Motoring Restrictions: Electric Motors Only
See below for additional location-specific regulations

Location

County: Scott
Description: Lake of The Hills
Coordinates: 41.52146494, -90.67733021

Nearby Parks

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Amenities

Amenities at Lake of the Hills include:
  • Accessible Pier
  • Beach
  • Trails
  • Restrooms
  • Camping
  • Concessions
  • Hard Surface Boat Ramp
  • Community Fishing Location

Fishing Report

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Fishing Forecast

Fish community restocking post-renovation: Fingerling bluegill were stocked in spring. Fingerling redear sunfish and advanced fingerling largemouth bass & channel catfish were stocked in fall.(2022)

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

  • 9/30/22 - 329 Largemouth Bass (3.7)
  • 9/28/22 - 16,500 Redear Sunfish (2)
  • 9/21/22 - 991 Channel Catfish (9.4)
  • 3/14/22 - 41,250 Bluegill (1.5)
  • March 2018 - 1,094 Brook Trout (2-3/lb)
  • annual 2018 - 3,200 Rainbow Trout (2-3/lb)
  • annual 2017 - 200 Brook Trout (2-3/lb)
  • annual 2017 - 3,600 Rainbow Trout (2-3/lb)
  • Mar 2016 - 1,000 Brook Trout (2-3/lb)
  • Mar 2016 - 2,999 Rainbow Trout (2-3/lb)
  • 9/12/16 - 990 Channel Catfish (8.9")
  • annual 2015 - 195 Brook Trout (2-3/lb)
  • annual 2015 - 3,795 Rainbow Trout (2-3/lb)
  • 06/17/2015 - 51 Largemouth Bass (Adult)

Management

  • 2022 - Stocking-Bluegill: Initial stocking of fingerling (1-2") bluegill post-renovation.
  • 2022 - Stocking-Channel Catfish: Initial stocking of advanced fingerling (10-12") channel catfish post-renovation.
  • 2022 - Stocking-Redear Sunfish: Initial stocking of fingerling (1-2") redear sunfish post-renovation.
  • 2022 - Stocking-Largemouth Bass: Initial stocking of advanced fingerling (5") largemouth bass post-renovation.
  • 2020 - Stocking-Channel Catfish: No maintenance stocking of advanced fingerling (10-12") channel catfish due to lake renovation.
  • 2019 - Drawdown-Artificial: Lake was drawn-down for restoration activities.
  • 2019 - Fishery Renovation-Mechanical: The lake was fully dewatered which resulted in the complete removal of the fishery (feeder tributaries dried up or froze over subsequent years reducing likelihood of reintroduction of rough fish).
  • 2018 - Stocking-Channel Catfish: Maintenance stocking of advanced fingerling (10-12") channel catfish (even years).
  • 2016 - Stocking-Channel Catfish: Maintenance stocking of advanced fingerling (10-12") channel catfish (even years).

Motoring Restrictions

Motoring Restrictions: Electric Motors Only

Contacts for this Location

Fishing Regulations

  • 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:
  • Largemouth Bass
    • Season: Continuous
    • Daily Bag Limit: combined black bass, 3 fish
    • Possession Limit: combined black bass, 6 fish
    • Length Limit: 15-inch minimum
    • Other:
  • Rainbow Trout
    • Season: Continuous
    • Daily Bag Limit: combined trout (brook, brown, and rainbow) - 5 fish
    • Possession Limit: combined trout (brook, brown, and rainbow) - 10 fish
    • Length Limit: none
    • Other: Anglers must have paid the Trout Fee to fish for or possess trout

Aquatic Invasive Species

  • Curlyleaf Pondweed

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

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