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Lake of the Hills

Lake fishing  Iowa · 06:44 - 19:11

Lake of the Hills is a lake set in Iowa. Anglers here fish mainly for Walleye, Channel Catfish and Flathead Catfish.

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Prime 67% The bite right now
Top bet: Walleye Active through the night, water near its preferred 22 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
82%
76°
Fri
79%
77°
Sat
83%
82°
Sun
86%
70°
Best day
Mon
85%
74°

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

Conditions right now

Weather
Rain
Water temp (est.)
72°F
Air temp
77°F
Wind
9 mph
Pressure
30.04 inHg ↑ rising
Clouds
100.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dusk 17:56–19:56 Night 19:56–05:59

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

Feeding times today

Waxing crescent 23% lit
Major period 16:00–18:00 Major period 04:00–06:00 Minor period 11:46–13:16 Minor period 20:44–22:14

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
77°
19:00
72°
20:00
69°
21:00
68°
22:00
68°
23:00
68°
00:00
66°
01:00
66°
02:00
65°
03:00
65°
04:00
64°
05:00
63°

Likely catch now (17 species)

Walleye
Sander vitreus
67%
Active through the night, water near its preferred 22 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.
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Channel Catfish
Ictalurus punctatus
64%
Active through the night, water near its preferred 22 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.
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Flathead Catfish
Pylodictis olivaris
64%
Active through the night, water near its preferred 22 degrees.
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Blue Catfish
Ictalurus furcatus
62%
Active through the night, water near its preferred 22 degrees, a fishy ripple on the water.
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Common Carp
Cyprinus carpio
60%
Active through the night, water near its preferred 22 degrees.
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Muskellunge
Esox masquinongy
42%
Slow during the night, water near its preferred 22 degrees, peak season, overcast lifts the bite.
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About the fishing here

Popular catches here include Walleye, Channel Catfish, Flathead Catfish, Blue Catfish, Common Carp and Muskellunge.

Walleye fishing is usually best around Apr-May, Oct-Nov. The best windows are usually dusk and night.

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 soft-plastic jig for walleye, the most likely catch right now.
Timing This is a prime window for walleye at night. Fish hard now.
Colour Stained water: try chartreuse, orange or firetiger for walleye.
Lure Soft-plastic jig for walleye: Jig with worm or plastic.
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

Lyon County is a county in the U.S. state of Minnesota. As of the 2020 census, the population was 25,269. Its county seat is Marshall.

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Common questions

What fish can you catch at Lake of the Hills?

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

Do you need a fishing license at Lake of the Hills?

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 Lake of the Hills?

Walleye is generally most active around Apr-May, Oct-Nov. The best windows are usually dusk and night.

What is biting at Lake of the Hills right now?

Right now Walleye is the most likely catch, at about 19%.