Iowa · Lake fishing · Bellevue

Jackson Lake

Apr–Oct
best months

Jackson Lake is a 172-acre lake near Bellevue, Iowa, at about 590 feet. It is managed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.

  • Best time to go · Apr–Oct

    Best time to visit Jackson Lake

    Best months: April–October. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.

    1. Jan

      29° / 12°

      8 wet · 5 snow

    2. Feb

      33° / 15°

      8 wet · 4 snow

    3. Mar

      46° / 26°

      9 wet · 2 snow

    4. Apr

      59° / 37°

      11 wet

    5. May

      71° / 48°

      12 wet

    6. Jun

      81° / 59°

      11 wet

    7. Jul

      85° / 63°

      9 wet

    8. Aug

      83° / 61°

      9 wet

    9. Sep

      76° / 52°

      8 wet

    10. Oct

      63° / 41°

      8 wet

    11. Nov

      47° / 29°

      8 wet · 1 snow

    12. Dec

      34° / 19°

      8 wet · 4 snow

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Bellevue L&D 12, IA, 6 mi away at 603 ft. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.