Lake Macbride
940-acre Johnson County lake, 45 feet deep at its deepest. Iowa DNR calls it a premier wiper fishery and lists walleye, muskellunge, crappie and white bass.
Species
Fishery rating out of 5.
Wiper
Premier fishery; 3-6 lb typical, frequent 10-pounders
Walleye
Crappie
White crappie very abundant
White Bass
Muskellunge
Largemouth Bass
Spotted Bass
30-40% of bass
Channel Catfish
Flathead Catfish
Bluegill
Boat launches
3 launch sites. Fees and hours change, so confirm before you go.
- Main Boat RampPublicHard-surface ramp with fish cleaning stationDirections ↗
- South Campground boat rampPublicRamp with fish cleaning stationDirections ↗
- 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Walleye | See Iowa rules book ↗ | 5 |
| Muskellunge | 40 in | 1 |
| Largemouth/Spotted Bass | 15 in | 3 |
| Channel/Flathead Catfish | See Iowa rules book ↗ | 8 |
| Crappie | See Iowa rules book ↗ | 25 |
| Bluegill | 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 Lake Macbride ↗Local tips
- From Friday before Memorial Day through Labor Day there is a 10 hp limit at 5 mph maximum.
- Muskellunge: 1 per day, 40-inch minimum.
- Fishing jetty and accessible pier available.
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Always wear a life jacket and check your state's current regulations before you fish.