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Brushy Creek State Recreation Area
Lake · largemouth_bass, walleye
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Brushy Creek State Recreation Area
Lake · largemouth_bass, walleye
Storm Lake - City Beach Access
Lake · walleye, yellow_perch
Backbone State Park - Backbone Lake
Lake · largemouth_bass, bluegill
Spirit Lake - Anglers Bay Access
Lake · walleye, yellow_perch
West Okoboji Lake - Gull Point State Park
Lake · walleye, largemouth_bass
Big Creek State Park - Big Creek Lake
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Big Creek Lake is a 866-acre reservoir in Polk County just north of Des Moines, making it one of the most accessible quality fisheries for central Iowa anglers. The lake supports strong populations of walleye, largemouth bass, and crappie, with Iowa DNR conducting regular stocking. The state park provides multiple boat ramps, fishing piers, and shoreline access points.
Prairie Flower Recreation Area
~9 min drive
A worthwhile stop near IA.
Acorn Valley
~10 min drive
A worthwhile stop near IA.
Brushy Creek State Recreation Area
~1h 7m drive
Moderate
Red Rock Lake - North Overlook Access
~1h 21m drive
Easy
Oak Grove Picnic Area
~10 min drive
A worthwhile stop near IA.
Walnut Ridge Recreation Area
~11 min drive
A worthwhile stop near IA.
Red Rock Tailwater - Below Dam
~1h 23m drive
Moderate
Saylorville Lake - Sandpiper Recreation Area
~9 min drive
Easy
Cherry Glen Picnic
~11 min drive
A worthwhile stop near IA.
Cherry Glen Campground
~11 min drive
A worthwhile stop near IA.
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