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Bur Oak Lake

Lake fishing  Iowa · 06:59 - 19:28

Bur Oak Lake is one of the lakes in Iowa. The main target species are Muskellunge, Smallmouth Bass and Largemouth Bass.

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Prime 83% The bite right now
Top bet: Muskellunge Prime feeding window at the dusk, water near its preferred 20 degrees, peak season, overcast lifts the bite.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
86%
73°
Best day
Fri
84%
71°
Sat
85%
64°
Sun
84%
62°
Mon
86%
62°

The bite over the next days, scored at dusk. Based on the weather forecast, so it is guidance, not guarantees.

Conditions right now

Weather
Partly cloudy
Water temp (est.)
68°F
Air temp
67°F
Wind
6 mph
Pressure
30.14 inHg ↑ rising
Clouds
98.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 06:14–08:14 Dusk 18:13–20:13

Local time at the spot, from the most likely species' daily rhythm.

Feeding times today

Waxing crescent 23% lit
Major period 16:16–18:16 Major period 04:16–06:16 Minor period 12:08–13:38 Minor period 20:54–22:24

Solunar times are a traditional guide based on the moon's position, separate from the live ranking above. Local time at the spot.

Next hours

18:00
67°
19:00
65°
20:00
62°
21:00
60°
22:00
59°
23:00
59°
00:00
57°
01:00
56°
02:00
56°
03:00
56°
04:00
55°
05:00
54°

Likely catch now (17 species)

Muskellunge
Esox masquinongy
83%
Prime feeding window at the dusk, water near its preferred 20 degrees, peak season, overcast lifts the bite.
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Smallmouth Bass
Micropterus dolomieu
81%
Prime feeding window at the dusk, water near its preferred 20 degrees, peak season, overcast lifts the bite.
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Largemouth Bass
Micropterus salmoides
81%
Prime feeding window at the dusk, water near its preferred 20 degrees, peak season, overcast lifts the bite.
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Northern Pike
Esox lucius
76%
Prime feeding window at the dusk, peak season, overcast lifts the bite.
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Brook Trout
Salvelinus fontinalis
75%
Prime feeding window at the dusk, peak season, overcast lifts the bite.
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Brown Trout
Salmo trutta
73%
Prime feeding window at the dusk, peak season, overcast lifts the bite.
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About the fishing here

The usual catches here are Muskellunge, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Brook Trout and Brown Trout.

For Muskellunge, the fishing tends to peak around Jun, Sep-Oct. The best windows are usually dawn and dusk.

A state fishing license is required to fish here. Napp ranks the species above from the live weather, water temperature, season and time of day, so the order changes through the day.

Guides for this water

Tips right now

Technique Start with a crankbait for muskellunge, the most likely catch right now.
Timing This is a prime window for muskellunge at dusk. Fish hard now.
Colour Low light: try firetiger, chartreuse or black for muskellunge.
Lure Crankbait for muskellunge: Big plugs and jerkbaits.
Depth The water temperature suits the fish. Fish actively at normal depths and edges.

Fishing permit

A state fishing license is required to fish here. Licenses are issued by each state:

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Common questions

What fish can you catch at Bur Oak Lake?

Popular catches here include Muskellunge, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Brook Trout, Brown Trout, Rainbow Trout and Striped Bass.

Do you need a fishing license at Bur Oak Lake?

Yes. A state fishing license is required; see the link on this page for the state's rules.

When is the best time to fish Bur Oak Lake?

Muskellunge fishing is usually best around Jun, Sep-Oct. The best windows are usually dawn and dusk.

What is biting at Bur Oak Lake right now?

Right now Muskellunge is the most likely catch, at about 15%.