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About Wilson Lake

Surface Area (acres): 8.00
Maximum Depth (feet): 32 ft. (1979)
Motoring Restrictions: Electric Motors Only
See below for additional location-specific regulations

Location

County: Lee
Description: Wilson Lake
Coordinates: 40.64314342, -91.48918448

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Amenities

Amenities at Wilson Lake include:

Boat Access
Picnic Area
Trails
Accessible Facilities
Playground
Restrooms
Camping
Gravel Boat Ramp
Community Fishing Location

What to Fish For

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Popular Fish Species

Fishing Forecast

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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

Winter 2022 - 2,090 Rainbow Trout (12)
9/19/22 - 144 Channel Catfish (9.1)
Winter 2021 - 1,996 Rainbow Trout (12)
Annual 2020 - 2,024 Rainbow Trout (12)
09/15/2020 - 146 Channel Catfish (8)
March 2019 - 502 Brook Trout (10.8)
annual 2019 - 1,710 Rainbow Trout (10.8)
March 2018 - 519 Brook Trout (2-3/lb)
annual 2018 - 1,672 Rainbow Trout (2-3/lb)
annual 2017 - 100 Brook Trout (2-3/lb)
annual 2017 - 1,900 Rainbow Trout (2-3/lb)
Apr 2016 - 205 Brook Trout (2-3/lb)
Apr 2016 - 1,900 Rainbow Trout (2-3/lb)
9/13/16 - 129 Channel Catfish (8.9")
annual 2015 - 101 Brook Trout (2-3/lb)
annual 2015 - 1,866 Rainbow Trout (2-3/lb)

Management

2011 - Stocking-Bluegill: Stocked 19 adult bluegill to supplement the population. 326 were added in 2010.
2010 - Stocking-Bluegill: Stocked 326 adult bluegill to supplement the population. The fishery was not reaching its full potential due to lack of prey base. The lake had high water clarity and lacked fish cover.
2009 - Structures-Culverts: 31 culverts were added to the lake as fish habitat. Also several piece of waste concrete were added at that time.

Regulations and Who to Talk To

Motoring Restrictions

Motoring Restrictions: Electric Motors Only

Contacts for this Location

Chad Dolan, Fisheries Biologist; 319-694-2430; Chad.Dolan@dnr.iowa.gov
Andrew Kuckler, Conservation Officer; 319-470-0788; andrew.kuckler@dnr.iowa.gov

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

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