Coralville Lake
Reservoir, Johnson County (Iowa River). Iowa, United States.
41.7748, -91.5839 — View on the map
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- Area
- 2,161 ha
- Managed by
- Iowa Department of Natural Resources (fisheries)
- Permit required
- Iowa fishing license (Iowa DNR)
- Boat launch
- yes
Species present
Channel catfishIctalurus punctatus
Largemouth bassMicropterus salmoides
Smallmouth bassMicropterus dolomieu
Northern pikeEsox lucius
Common carpCyprinus carpio
Grass carpCtenopharyngodon idella
BluegillLepomis macrochirus
WalleyeSander vitreus
Iowa DNR Fish Iowa lake search (species list)
Local rules
Location (Iowa DNR): 4 miles north of Iowa City. Other species listed: Hybrid Striped Bass, Bigmouth Buffalo, Freshwater Drum, Green Sunfish, Saugeye, Wiper. Facilities: Boat Access, Hard Surface Boat Ramp, Picnic Area, Playground, Restrooms, Trails, Beach, Camping, Boat Rental.
Area rules (Iowa) for these species
| Black bass (largemouth, smallmouth, spotted) – public lakes | 38.1 cm |
| Black bass – interior streams and river impoundments | 30.5 cm |
| Walleye – Mississippi River pools | 38.1 cm |
Access
Boat Access, Hard Surface Boat Ramp, Picnic Area, Playground, Restrooms, Trails, Beach, Camping, Boat Rental
Official sources
- Fish Iowa — Coralville Reservoir (Iowa DNR) (accessed on 23 September 2026)
- Fish Iowa lake search — Iowa DNR (accessed on 23 September 2026)
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