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Gray's Lake

Lake fishing  Iowa · 06:09 - 20:32

Gray's Lake is a lake in Iowa. Anglers here fish mainly for Bluegill, Muskellunge and Largemouth Bass.

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Good 65% The bite right now
Top bet: Bluegill Active through the day, water near its preferred 24 degrees.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
75%
82°
Mon
74%
82°
Tue
77%
83°
Best day
Wed
74%
74°
Thu
77%
81°
Fri
74%
85°

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

Conditions right now

Weather
Overcast
Water temp (est.)
75°F
Air temp
71°F
Wind
17 mph
Pressure
29.89 inHg → stable
Clouds
97.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 05:24–07:24 Day 07:24–19:17 Dusk 19:17–21:17

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

Feeding times today

Waning gibbous 91% lit
Major period 02:29–04:29 Major period 14:29–16:29 Minor period 21:00–22:30 Minor period 08:28–09:58

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

10:00
71°
11:00
72°
12:00
75°
13:00
77°
14:00
78°
15:00
79°
16:00
79°
17:00
79°
18:00
79°
19:00
78°
20:00
75°
21:00
74°

Likely catch now (17 species)

Bluegill
Lepomis macrochirus
65%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 24 degrees.
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Muskellunge
Esox masquinongy
42%
Water near its preferred 24 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.
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Largemouth Bass
Micropterus salmoides
42%
Water near its preferred 24 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.
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Smallmouth Bass
Micropterus dolomieu
41%
Water near its preferred 24 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.
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White Bass
Morone chrysops
36%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 24 degrees, off season, overcast lifts the bite.
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Flathead Catfish
Pylodictis olivaris
31%
Slow during the day, water near its preferred 24 degrees, peak season.
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About the fishing here

Popular catches here include Bluegill, Muskellunge, Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, White Bass and Flathead Catfish.

Bluegill fishing is usually best around May-Jul. The best windows are usually dawn, day 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 float bait for bluegill, the most likely catch right now.
Timing This is a prime window for bluegill at the day. Fish hard now.
Colour Low light: try red, yellow and bright tags for bluegill.
Lure Float bait for bluegill: Worm under a float.
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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About this water

Gray's Lake Park is a park containing Gray's Lake in Des Moines, Iowa and covers 166.6 acres. Located just southwest of downtown at 2101 Fleur Dr, Des Moines, IA. With over 1 million people visiting the park each year, it is the city's most known and most visited recreation area. The park has a trail encompassing the lake that is 1.9 miles long and a pedestrian bridge over part of the lake. The park is linked with the system of trails that travel throughout the city and nearby Water Works Park.

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More waters nearby

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Common questions

What fish can you catch at Gray's Lake?

Popular catches here include Bluegill, Muskellunge, Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, White Bass, Flathead Catfish, Channel Catfish and Common Carp.

Do you need a fishing license at Gray's 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 Gray's Lake?

Bluegill fishing is usually best around May-Jul. The best windows are usually dawn, day and dusk.

What is biting at Gray's Lake right now?

Right now Bluegill is the most likely catch, at about 37%.