Fishing conditions for Lake Manawa
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Biting score
The best time for fishing is night and morning
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Now, October 18
12:35 AM
humidity
61%uv index
0lowcloud cover
100%visibility
24kmmoon rise
14:27AMmoon
new moon
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Lake Manawa Solunar Fishing Activity Report for Today
Current fishing activity in Lake Manawa, United States, according to the solunar forecast, is moderate, which leads to a medium bite score.
Over the next 6 days, the highest fish activity is expected on Friday (11 PM peak), Tomorrow (8 AM peak) and Thursday (11 PM peak) — making these the best times to go fishing in Lake Manawa.
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Air conditions
The air temperature is 45°F (7°C). Sunrise today: 07:37 AM, sunset: 06:39 PM. The weather conditions indicate the sky is overcast.
The UV index is currently 0 (Low).
The wind is coming from the north at 13 mph (5.8 m/s), with gusts reaching 19.5 mph (8.7 m/s). Atmospheric pressure is 30.27 inHg (769 mmHg).
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Moon Phases
The moon phase is currently new moon, with moonrise at 2:27 PM and moonset at 10:25 PM.
About this spot
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Lake Manawa Solunar Fishing Activity Report for Today
Current fishing activity in Lake Manawa, United States, according to the solunar forecast, is moderate, which leads to a medium bite score.
Over the next 6 days, the highest fish activity is expected on Friday (11 PM peak), Tomorrow (8 AM peak) and Thursday (11 PM peak) — making these the best times to go fishing in Lake Manawa.
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Air conditions
The air temperature is 45°F (7°C). Sunrise today: 07:37 AM, sunset: 06:39 PM. The weather conditions indicate the sky is overcast.
The UV index is currently 0 (Low).
The wind is coming from the north at 13 mph (5.8 m/s), with gusts reaching 19.5 mph (8.7 m/s). Atmospheric pressure is 30.27 inHg (769 mmHg).
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Moon Phases
The moon phase is currently new moon, with moonrise at 2:27 PM and moonset at 10:25 PM.
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About this spot
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WAWindy AI 08 July 2026Lake Manawa is a 659-acre oxbow lake in Council Bluffs, Iowa, within Lake Manawa State Park, managed by Iowa DNR and known for its excellent black crappie fishing alongside walleye, largemouth bass, and bluegill. The lake's origin as a Missouri River oxbow gives it the rich, productive character typical of floodplain lakes, and its location in the Omaha-Council Bluffs metro area makes it one of the most accessible fishing lakes in western Iowa. Spot Features: Lake Manawa is a 659-acre oxbow lake in Council Bluffs, Iowa, within Lake Manawa State Park, formed by the Missouri River. The lake features submerged timber, aquatic vegetation, and points that concentrate crappie and walleye. Crappie anglers work jigs and minnows around structure in spring, walleye are targeted with jig-and-minnow rigs and trolled crankbaits, bass with soft plastics along the vegetated edges. Seasonality: Black crappie are the marquee species at Lake Manawa, most catchable in spring during the spawn from March through May and in the evening throughout summer. Walleye fishing peaks in spring during the spawning period and in fall. Largemouth bass are active in spring and fall. Bluegill are most catchable in late spring and summer during the spawn. Iowa fishing seasons govern specific open dates.
