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Lake of the Hills

Lake fishing  Iowa · 06:38 - 16:54

Lake of the Hills is a lake set in Iowa. Anglers here fish mainly for Walleye, Striped Bass and Northern Pike.

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Prime 83% The bite right now
Top bet: Walleye Active through the night, water near its preferred 12 degrees, peak season, overcast lifts the bite.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
85%
56°
Best day
Fri
76%
49°
Sat
84%
49°
Sun
76%
57°
Mon
76%
60°
Tue
84%
59°

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.)
54°F
Air temp
57°F
Wind
12 mph
Pressure
29.64 inHg ↑ rising
Clouds
87.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 05:53–07:53 Dusk 15:39–17:39

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

Feeding times today

Waning crescent 30% lit
Major period 07:11–09:11 Major period 19:11–21:11 Minor period 01:06–02:36 Minor period 13:46–15:16

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

05:00
57°
06:00
55°
07:00
54°
08:00
54°
09:00
54°
10:00
55°
11:00
55°
12:00
56°
13:00
55°
14:00
55°
15:00
55°
16:00
55°

Likely catch now (17 species)

Walleye
Sander vitreus
83%
Active through the night, water near its preferred 12 degrees, peak season, overcast lifts the bite.
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Striped Bass
Morone saxatilis
40%
Slow during the night, water near its preferred 12 degrees, peak season, overcast lifts the bite.
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Northern Pike
Esox lucius
27%
Slow during the night, water near its preferred 12 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.
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Muskellunge
Esox masquinongy
25%
Slow during the night, water near its preferred 12 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.
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Rainbow Trout
Oncorhynchus mykiss
25%
Slow during the night, water near its preferred 12 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.
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Lake Trout
Salvelinus namaycush
22%
Slow during the night, water near its preferred 12 degrees, peak season.
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About the fishing here

Popular catches here include Walleye, Striped Bass, Northern Pike, Muskellunge, Rainbow Trout and Lake Trout.

Walleye fishing is usually best around Apr-May, Oct-Nov. 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 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 Low light: 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, Striped Bass, Northern Pike, Muskellunge, Rainbow Trout, Lake Trout, Common Carp and Blue Catfish.

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 dawn and dusk.

What is biting at Lake of the Hills right now?

Right now Walleye is the most likely catch, at about 80%.