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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 Muskellunge, Smallmouth Bass and Largemouth Bass.

Prime 84% The bite right now
Top bet: Muskellunge Prime feeding window at the dusk, water near its preferred 22 degrees, peak season, 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

Dawn 05:59–07:59 Dusk 17:56–19:56

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)

Muskellunge
Esox masquinongy
84%
Prime feeding window at the dusk, water near its preferred 22 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 22 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 22 degrees, peak season, overcast lifts the bite.
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Northern Pike
Esox lucius
67%
Prime feeding window at the dusk, peak season, overcast lifts the bite.
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Brook Trout
Salvelinus fontinalis
66%
Prime feeding window at the dusk, peak season, overcast lifts the bite.
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Striped Bass
Morone saxatilis
65%
Prime feeding window at the dusk, water near its preferred 22 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.
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About the fishing here

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

Muskellunge fishing is usually best 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 Stained water: 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:

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 Muskellunge, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Brook Trout, Striped Bass, Brown Trout and Rainbow Trout.

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?

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

What is biting at Lake of the Hills right now?

Right now Muskellunge is the most likely catch, at about 17%.