Saylorville Lake
Reservoir, Polk County (Des Moines River). Iowa, United States.
41.7777, -93.7524 — View on the map
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- Area
- 2,011 ha
- Managed by
- Iowa Department of Natural Resources (fisheries)
- Permit required
- Iowa fishing license (Iowa DNR)
- Step-free access
- yes
- Boat launch
- yes
Species present
Channel catfishIctalurus punctatus
Largemouth bassMicropterus salmoides
Northern pikeEsox lucius
Common carpCyprinus carpio
BluegillLepomis macrochirus
WalleyeSander vitreus
Iowa DNR Fish Iowa lake search (species list)
Local rules
Location (Iowa DNR): North edge of Des Moines. Other species listed: Hybrid Striped Bass, Bigmouth Buffalo, Freshwater Drum, Wiper. Facilities: Accessible Facilities, Boat Access, Fishing Jetty, Good/Excellent Shorefishing, 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
Accessible Facilities, Boat Access, Fishing Jetty, Good/Excellent Shorefishing, Hard Surface Boat Ramp, Picnic Area, Playground, Restrooms, Trails, Beach, Camping, Boat Rental
Official sources
- Fish Iowa — Saylorville Reservoir (Iowa DNR) (accessed on 23 September 2026)
- Fish Iowa lake search — Iowa DNR (accessed on 23 September 2026)
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