Gray's Lake
Gray's Lake is a lake set in Iowa. Most people come here for Muskellunge, Smallmouth Bass and Largemouth Bass.
Best day to fish
The bite over the next days, scored at dusk. Based on the weather forecast, so it is guidance, not guarantees.
Conditions right now
Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.
Best times today
Local time at the spot, from the most likely species' daily rhythm.
Feeding times today
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
Likely catch now (17 species)
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
Fishing permit
A state fishing license is required to fish here. Licenses are issued by each state:
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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Common questions
What fish can you catch at Gray's Lake?
The usual catches here are Muskellunge, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Brook Trout, Brown Trout, Rainbow Trout and Striped Bass.
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?
Muskellunge is generally most active around Jun, Sep-Oct. The best windows are usually dawn and dusk.
What is biting at Gray's Lake right now?
Right now Muskellunge is the most likely catch, at about 16%.