Reservoir

Lake Wapello

Davis County, Iowa

Lake Wapello is a 289-acre Davis County lake with a maximum depth of 35.1 ft. The Iowa DNR lists largemouth bass (catch and release only), bluegill, black crappie, channel catfish, redear sunfish and wiper.

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Surface area289 acres

Max depth35.1 ft

Shoreline—

Boat motorsCheck local rules

Species

Fishery rating out of 5.

Largemouth Bass●●○○○

Catch and release only

Bluegill●●○○○

Crappie●●○○○

Channel Catfish●●○○○

Stocked 2024

Redear Sunfish●○○○○

Wiper●○○○○

Stocked 2016; no new stockings expected

Boat launches

2 launch sites. Fees and hours change, so confirm before you go.

Hard-surface boat rampPublic
Fishing jetty, accessible pier and boat rental also listedDirections ↗
More public accessPublic
See the state agency or lake website for all ramps and feesDirections ↗

Size & creel limits

Minimum size and daily limit for each species in Lake Wapello are published by the state. Look up the current size and creel limits for this lake directly: Iowa Department of Natural Resources ↗

Rules change, so confirm current limits with the Iowa Department of Natural Resources before you fish.

Bait & tackle nearby

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Local tips

Largemouth bass are catch and release only here.
Small jigs around cedar tree piles and shoreline vegetation for bluegill per DNR.

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Always wear a life jacket and check your state's current regulations before you fish.