Brushy Creek Lake
Brushy Creek Lake in Webster County covers 690 acres with a maximum depth of 77.5 feet, deeper than most Iowa lakes. Iowa DNR reports good bluegill, crappie, walleye, bass and muskie fishing.
Species
Fishery rating out of 5.
Walleye
Fair; minnows or crawlers in 5-15 ft
Bluegill
Good fishing (Iowa DNR)
Largemouth Bass
Iowa DNR
Muskellunge
Iowa DNR
Yellow Perch
Bonus catch
Channel Catfish
Many over 10 lb
Boat launches
2 launch sites. Fees and hours change, so confirm before you go.
- Hard surface boat rampPublicListed by Iowa DNR with boat access; no wakeDirections ↗
- More public accessPublicSee the state agency or lake website for all ramps and feesDirections ↗
Size & creel limits
Special rules for this lake, confirmed from official state regulations. Minimum size and daily limit.
| Species | Min size | Daily limit |
|---|---|---|
| Largemouth Bass | 15 in min | 3 (black bass combined) |
| Muskellunge | 40 in min | 1 |
| Walleye/Sauger/Saugeye | See Iowa rules book ↗ | 5 combined |
| Crappie | See Iowa rules book ↗ | 25 combined |
| Bluegill | See Iowa rules book ↗ | 25 |
| Channel/Blue/Flathead Catfish | See Iowa rules book ↗ | 8 combined |
| Yellow Perch | See Iowa rules book ↗ | 25 |
Other species in this lake: look up the limits at Iowa Department of Natural Resources ↗
Bait & tackle nearby
No shops listed yet for this lake. Use the search link below.
Search more bait shops near Brushy Creek Lake ↗Local tips
- The lake can stratify; avoid water deeper than 16-20 feet in summer heat.
- Target spots where several habitat types meet.
- No-wake rule applies lake-wide.
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Always wear a life jacket and check your state's current regulations before you fish.