Iola Lake

Waupaca County, Wisconsin

Iola Lake is a 220 acre impoundment in Iola, Waupaca County, held by two dams. It is managed for fishing and swimming.

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Surface area220 acres

Max depth11 ft

Shoreline—

Boat motorsCheck local rules

Species

Fishery rating out of 5.

Northern Pike●●●○○

Weed edges and bays. Spoons, spinnerbaits and tip-ups through the ice.

Largemouth Bass●●●○○

Weeds, docks and wood in the shallows.

Bluegill●●●○○

Weed beds and shallow flats in late spring.

Crappie●●●○○

Brush piles, docks and standing timber. Minnows or small jigs.

Boat launches

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

Iola Lake boat rampRamp
Public ramp off Water Street in IolaDirections ↗
More public accessPublic
See the WDNR or lake website for all ramps and feesDirections ↗

Size & creel limits

Minimum size and daily limit for each species in Iola Lake are published by the state. Look up the current size and creel limits for this lake directly: Wisconsin DNR ↗

Rules change, so confirm current limits with the Wisconsin DNR before you fish.

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Local tips

Max depth is about 11 feet, so fish the weed edges.
Fish near the dams and creek inflow for more current.
Expect swimmers and boat traffic on summer weekends.

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