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Places to catch Largemouth bass in West Des Moines, IA
Anglers find these spots highly rated for catching Largemouth bass
/-93.734901428,41.694698334,10,0.00,0.00/372x261?access_token=pk.eyJ1IjoiZmlzaGJyYWluLWRldiIsImEiOiJjbDl6ZDU2amEwZXFtM29rNmI5cTV5ZGZ3In0.PEsOW8Rbc7G-mIBHpNXeGQ&logo=false&attribution=false)
© Mapbox, © OpenStreetMapLittle Beaver Creek
537 logged catches
/-93.627998352,41.738899231,10,0.00,0.00/372x261?access_token=pk.eyJ1IjoiZmlzaGJyYWluLWRldiIsImEiOiJjbDl6ZDU2amEwZXFtM29rNmI5cTV5ZGZ3In0.PEsOW8Rbc7G-mIBHpNXeGQ&logo=false&attribution=false)
© Mapbox, © OpenStreetMapFaith Pond
Iowa,
United States515 logged catches
/-93.592498779,41.289901733,10,0.00,0.00/372x261?access_token=pk.eyJ1IjoiZmlzaGJyYWluLWRldiIsImEiOiJjbDl6ZDU2amEwZXFtM29rNmI5cTV5ZGZ3In0.PEsOW8Rbc7G-mIBHpNXeGQ&logo=false&attribution=false)
© Mapbox, © OpenStreetMapLake Ahquabi
Iowa,
United States429 logged catches
/-93.737998962,41.619098663,10,0.00,0.00/372x261?access_token=pk.eyJ1IjoiZmlzaGJyYWluLWRldiIsImEiOiJjbDl6ZDU2amEwZXFtM29rNmI5cTV5ZGZ3In0.PEsOW8Rbc7G-mIBHpNXeGQ&logo=false&attribution=false)
© Mapbox, © OpenStreetMapLake Halice
Iowa,
United States381 logged catches
/-93.804397583,41.608001709,10,0.00,0.00/372x261?access_token=pk.eyJ1IjoiZmlzaGJyYWluLWRldiIsImEiOiJjbDl6ZDU2amEwZXFtM29rNmI5cTV5ZGZ3In0.PEsOW8Rbc7G-mIBHpNXeGQ&logo=false&attribution=false)
© Mapbox, © OpenStreetMapLake Country Club
Iowa,
United States345 logged catches
/-93.52519989,41.597499847,10,0.00,0.00/372x261?access_token=pk.eyJ1IjoiZmlzaGJyYWluLWRldiIsImEiOiJjbDl6ZDU2amEwZXFtM29rNmI5cTV5ZGZ3In0.PEsOW8Rbc7G-mIBHpNXeGQ&logo=false&attribution=false)
© Mapbox, © OpenStreetMapLittle Fourmile Creek
Iowa,
United States356 logged catches
/-93.745597839,41.816398621,10,0.00,0.00/372x261?access_token=pk.eyJ1IjoiZmlzaGJyYWluLWRldiIsImEiOiJjbDl6ZDU2amEwZXFtM29rNmI5cTV5ZGZ3In0.PEsOW8Rbc7G-mIBHpNXeGQ&logo=false&attribution=false)
© Mapbox, © OpenStreetMapBig Creek Lake
Iowa,
United States324 logged catches
/-93.582603455,41.733001709,10,0.00,0.00/372x261?access_token=pk.eyJ1IjoiZmlzaGJyYWluLWRldiIsImEiOiJjbDl6ZDU2amEwZXFtM29rNmI5cTV5ZGZ3In0.PEsOW8Rbc7G-mIBHpNXeGQ&logo=false&attribution=false)
© Mapbox, © OpenStreetMapbehind the old staples
293 logged catches
/-93.7809949,41.7011888,10,0.00,0.00/372x261?access_token=pk.eyJ1IjoiZmlzaGJyYWluLWRldiIsImEiOiJjbDl6ZDU2amEwZXFtM29rNmI5cTV5ZGZ3In0.PEsOW8Rbc7G-mIBHpNXeGQ&logo=false&attribution=false)
© Mapbox, © OpenStreetMapHope Lutheran Pond
277 logged catches
/-93.486099243,41.707199097,10,0.00,0.00/372x261?access_token=pk.eyJ1IjoiZmlzaGJyYWluLWRldiIsImEiOiJjbDl6ZDU2amEwZXFtM29rNmI5cTV5ZGZ3In0.PEsOW8Rbc7G-mIBHpNXeGQ&logo=false&attribution=false)
© Mapbox, © OpenStreetMapDitch Number 2
Iowa,
United States259 logged catches
/-93.758128881,41.565400751,10,0.00,0.00/372x261?access_token=pk.eyJ1IjoiZmlzaGJyYWluLWRldiIsImEiOiJjbDl6ZDU2amEwZXFtM29rNmI5cTV5ZGZ3In0.PEsOW8Rbc7G-mIBHpNXeGQ&logo=false&attribution=false)
© Mapbox, © OpenStreetMapWest Des Moines
227 logged catches
/-93.6875,41.50289917,10,0.00,0.00/372x261?access_token=pk.eyJ1IjoiZmlzaGJyYWluLWRldiIsImEiOiJjbDl6ZDU2amEwZXFtM29rNmI5cTV5ZGZ3In0.PEsOW8Rbc7G-mIBHpNXeGQ&logo=false&attribution=false)
© Mapbox, © OpenStreetMapLake Colechester
Iowa,
United States177 logged catches
4.1
/-93.638496399,41.570400238,10,0.00,0.00/600x450?access_token=pk.eyJ1IjoiZmlzaGJyYWluLWRldiIsImEiOiJjbDl6ZDU2amEwZXFtM29rNmI5cTV5ZGZ3In0.PEsOW8Rbc7G-mIBHpNXeGQ&logo=false&attribution=false)
© Mapbox, © OpenStreetMaplove this place
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fishing is amazing there's everything from bluegill crappie largemouth bass wipers and even a muskie now and then in the past few years the fishing has become phenomenal the bathroom in the huge hoggs. there is plenty of room along the banks and docks to enjoy fishing all ages handicap accessible an overall place of enjoyment you can rent boats and even bring your own no Motors except Electric beautiful Lake in the Inner City
Recent catches in West Des Moines, IA
Places to catch Bluegill in West Des Moines, IA
Anglers find these spots highly rated for catching Bluegill
/-93.819702148,41.632198334,10,0.00,0.00/372x261?access_token=pk.eyJ1IjoiZmlzaGJyYWluLWRldiIsImEiOiJjbDl6ZDU2amEwZXFtM29rNmI5cTV5ZGZ3In0.PEsOW8Rbc7G-mIBHpNXeGQ&logo=false&attribution=false)
© Mapbox, © OpenStreetMapLittle Walnut Creek
Iowa,
United States159 logged catches
© Mapbox, © OpenStreetMapBig Creek Lake
Iowa,
United States78 logged catches
© Mapbox, © OpenStreetMapLake Country Club
Iowa,
United States54 logged catches
/-93.708000183,41.737998962,10,0.00,0.00/372x261?access_token=pk.eyJ1IjoiZmlzaGJyYWluLWRldiIsImEiOiJjbDl6ZDU2amEwZXFtM29rNmI5cTV5ZGZ3In0.PEsOW8Rbc7G-mIBHpNXeGQ&logo=false&attribution=false)
© Mapbox, © OpenStreetMapBig Creek
Iowa,
United States49 logged catches
/-93.628332,41.694099,10,0.00,0.00/372x261?access_token=pk.eyJ1IjoiZmlzaGJyYWluLWRldiIsImEiOiJjbDl6ZDU2amEwZXFtM29rNmI5cTV5ZGZ3In0.PEsOW8Rbc7G-mIBHpNXeGQ&logo=false&attribution=false)
© Mapbox, © OpenStreetMapSawgrass Park
53 logged catches
/-93.326599121,41.511398315,10,0.00,0.00/372x261?access_token=pk.eyJ1IjoiZmlzaGJyYWluLWRldiIsImEiOiJjbDl6ZDU2amEwZXFtM29rNmI5cTV5ZGZ3In0.PEsOW8Rbc7G-mIBHpNXeGQ&logo=false&attribution=false)
© Mapbox, © OpenStreetMapMill Branch
Iowa,
United States33 logged catches
© Mapbox, © OpenStreetMapFaith Pond
Iowa,
United States42 logged catches
© Mapbox, © OpenStreetMapLake Ahquabi
Iowa,
United States46 logged catches
© Mapbox, © OpenStreetMapLittle Fourmile Creek
Iowa,
United States42 logged catches
/-93.566200256,41.544300079,10,0.00,0.00/372x261?access_token=pk.eyJ1IjoiZmlzaGJyYWluLWRldiIsImEiOiJjbDl6ZDU2amEwZXFtM29rNmI5cTV5ZGZ3In0.PEsOW8Rbc7G-mIBHpNXeGQ&logo=false&attribution=false)
© Mapbox, © OpenStreetMapLake Easter
Iowa,
United States42 logged catches
/-93.8628773,41.6330159,10,0.00,0.00/372x261?access_token=pk.eyJ1IjoiZmlzaGJyYWluLWRldiIsImEiOiJjbDl6ZDU2amEwZXFtM29rNmI5cTV5ZGZ3In0.PEsOW8Rbc7G-mIBHpNXeGQ&logo=false&attribution=false)
© Mapbox, © OpenStreetMapShadow Creek Pond
41 logged catches
/-93.615653,41.740962,10,0.00,0.00/372x261?access_token=pk.eyJ1IjoiZmlzaGJyYWluLWRldiIsImEiOiJjbDl6ZDU2amEwZXFtM29rNmI5cTV5ZGZ3In0.PEsOW8Rbc7G-mIBHpNXeGQ&logo=false&attribution=false)
© Mapbox, © OpenStreetMapPRSC South
43 logged catches
Places to catch Channel catfish in West Des Moines, IA
Anglers find these spots highly rated for catching Channel catfish
/-93.612197876,41.579399109,10,0.00,0.00/372x261?access_token=pk.eyJ1IjoiZmlzaGJyYWluLWRldiIsImEiOiJjbDl6ZDU2amEwZXFtM29rNmI5cTV5ZGZ3In0.PEsOW8Rbc7G-mIBHpNXeGQ&logo=false&attribution=false)
© Mapbox, © OpenStreetMapRaccoon River
Iowa,
United States273 logged catches
/-93.690200806,41.704799652,10,0.00,0.00/372x261?access_token=pk.eyJ1IjoiZmlzaGJyYWluLWRldiIsImEiOiJjbDl6ZDU2amEwZXFtM29rNmI5cTV5ZGZ3In0.PEsOW8Rbc7G-mIBHpNXeGQ&logo=false&attribution=false)
© Mapbox, © OpenStreetMapSaylorville Dam
161 logged catches
© Mapbox, © OpenStreetMapLake Colechester
Iowa,
United States84 logged catches
/-93.638496399,41.570400238,10,0.00,0.00/372x261?access_token=pk.eyJ1IjoiZmlzaGJyYWluLWRldiIsImEiOiJjbDl6ZDU2amEwZXFtM29rNmI5cTV5ZGZ3In0.PEsOW8Rbc7G-mIBHpNXeGQ&logo=false&attribution=false)
© Mapbox, © OpenStreetMapGrays Lake
Iowa,
United States68 logged catches
/-93.73210144,41.755298615,10,0.00,0.00/372x261?access_token=pk.eyJ1IjoiZmlzaGJyYWluLWRldiIsImEiOiJjbDl6ZDU2amEwZXFtM29rNmI5cTV5ZGZ3In0.PEsOW8Rbc7G-mIBHpNXeGQ&logo=false&attribution=false)
© Mapbox, © OpenStreetMapSaylorville Lake
Iowa,
United States52 logged catches
© Mapbox, © OpenStreetMapBig Creek
Iowa,
United States53 logged catches
/-94.194999695,41.572200775,10,0.00,0.00/372x261?access_token=pk.eyJ1IjoiZmlzaGJyYWluLWRldiIsImEiOiJjbDl6ZDU2amEwZXFtM29rNmI5cTV5ZGZ3In0.PEsOW8Rbc7G-mIBHpNXeGQ&logo=false&attribution=false)
© Mapbox, © OpenStreetMapMiddle Raccoon River
Iowa,
United States47 logged catches
/-93.717201233,41.558601379,10,0.00,0.00/372x261?access_token=pk.eyJ1IjoiZmlzaGJyYWluLWRldiIsImEiOiJjbDl6ZDU2amEwZXFtM29rNmI5cTV5ZGZ3In0.PEsOW8Rbc7G-mIBHpNXeGQ&logo=false&attribution=false)
© Mapbox, © OpenStreetMapJordan Creek
Iowa,
United States46 logged catches
/-93.640197754,41.639701843,10,0.00,0.00/372x261?access_token=pk.eyJ1IjoiZmlzaGJyYWluLWRldiIsImEiOiJjbDl6ZDU2amEwZXFtM29rNmI5cTV5ZGZ3In0.PEsOW8Rbc7G-mIBHpNXeGQ&logo=false&attribution=false)
© Mapbox, © OpenStreetMapSaylor Creek
Iowa,
United States38 logged catches
© Mapbox, © OpenStreetMapDitch Number 2
Iowa,
United States35 logged catches
/-93.6772995,41.508499146,10,0.00,0.00/372x261?access_token=pk.eyJ1IjoiZmlzaGJyYWluLWRldiIsImEiOiJjbDl6ZDU2amEwZXFtM29rNmI5cTV5ZGZ3In0.PEsOW8Rbc7G-mIBHpNXeGQ&logo=false&attribution=false)
© Mapbox, © OpenStreetMapRacon river
35 logged catches
/-93.846603394,41.555801392,10,0.00,0.00/372x261?access_token=pk.eyJ1IjoiZmlzaGJyYWluLWRldiIsImEiOiJjbDl6ZDU2amEwZXFtM29rNmI5cTV5ZGZ3In0.PEsOW8Rbc7G-mIBHpNXeGQ&logo=false&attribution=false)
© Mapbox, © OpenStreetMapFox Creek
Iowa,
United States23 logged catches
3.5
/-93.566200256,41.544300079,10,0.00,0.00/600x450?access_token=pk.eyJ1IjoiZmlzaGJyYWluLWRldiIsImEiOiJjbDl6ZDU2amEwZXFtM29rNmI5cTV5ZGZ3In0.PEsOW8Rbc7G-mIBHpNXeGQ&logo=false&attribution=false)
© Mapbox, © OpenStreetMapgreat spot to fish if you like urban fishing
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the traffic is a little hectic there, and there were a ton of people there. but everyone was super friendly, and the lake was loaded with bass to catch. and the bluegill are huge in there. I would definitely recommend this spot to anyone looking to catch bass.
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Most active fishing spots in West Des Moines this season
Other anglers checked out these waters
© Mapbox, © OpenStreetMapLake Country Club
Iowa,
United States46 logged catches last three months
© Mapbox, © OpenStreetMapRaccoon River
Iowa,
United States44 logged catches last three months
/-93.8407371,41.6373044,10,0.00,0.00/372x261?access_token=pk.eyJ1IjoiZmlzaGJyYWluLWRldiIsImEiOiJjbDl6ZDU2amEwZXFtM29rNmI5cTV5ZGZ3In0.PEsOW8Rbc7G-mIBHpNXeGQ&logo=false&attribution=false)
© Mapbox, © OpenStreetMapAurora Ave Pond
30 logged catches last three months
© Mapbox, © OpenStreetMapBig Creek
Iowa,
United States22 logged catches last three months
© Mapbox, © OpenStreetMapBig Creek Lake
Iowa,
United States20 logged catches last three months
© Mapbox, © OpenStreetMapHope Lutheran Pond
20 logged catches last three months
© Mapbox, © OpenStreetMapSaylorville Dam
20 logged catches last three months
/-93.7071976,41.6614675,10,0.00,0.00/372x261?access_token=pk.eyJ1IjoiZmlzaGJyYWluLWRldiIsImEiOiJjbDl6ZDU2amEwZXFtM29rNmI5cTV5ZGZ3In0.PEsOW8Rbc7G-mIBHpNXeGQ&logo=false&attribution=false)
© Mapbox, © OpenStreetMapTerra Lake
20 logged catches last three months
/-93.644626,41.750455,10,0.00,0.00/372x261?access_token=pk.eyJ1IjoiZmlzaGJyYWluLWRldiIsImEiOiJjbDl6ZDU2amEwZXFtM29rNmI5cTV5ZGZ3In0.PEsOW8Rbc7G-mIBHpNXeGQ&logo=false&attribution=false)
© Mapbox, © OpenStreetMapTrestle Point Park
18 logged catches last three months
© Mapbox, © OpenStreetMapLake Colechester
Iowa,
United States14 logged catches last three months
Fishing regulations in West Des Moines
Regulations for
41°33′7.9″N 93°46′49.8″W
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