Fishing conditions for Easter Lake
07:22
18:37
Biting score
The best time for fishing is night, morning and afternoon
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Now, October 12
9:04 PM
humidity
61%uv index
0lowcloud cover
0%visibility
24kmmoon rise
09:39AMmoon
new moon
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Easter Lake Solunar Fishing Activity Report for Today
Current fishing activity in Easter Lake, 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 Today (2 AM peak), Friday (5 AM peak) and Thursday (5 PM peak) — making these the best times to go fishing in Easter Lake.
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Air conditions
The air temperature is 77°F (25°C). Sunrise today: 07:22 AM, sunset: 06:37 PM. The weather conditions indicate the sky is clear.
The UV index is currently 0 (Low).
The wind is coming from the north at 13.9 mph (6.2 m/s), with gusts reaching 20.8 mph (9.3 m/s). Atmospheric pressure is 29.68 inHg (754 mmHg).
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Moon Phases
The moon phase is currently new moon, with moonrise at 9:39 AM and moonset at 6:59 PM.
About this spot
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Easter Lake Solunar Fishing Activity Report for Today
Current fishing activity in Easter Lake, 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 Today (2 AM peak), Friday (5 AM peak) and Thursday (5 PM peak) — making these the best times to go fishing in Easter Lake.
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Air conditions
The air temperature is 77°F (25°C). Sunrise today: 07:22 AM, sunset: 06:37 PM. The weather conditions indicate the sky is clear.
The UV index is currently 0 (Low).
The wind is coming from the north at 13.9 mph (6.2 m/s), with gusts reaching 20.8 mph (9.3 m/s). Atmospheric pressure is 29.68 inHg (754 mmHg).
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Moon Phases
The moon phase is currently new moon, with moonrise at 9:39 AM and moonset at 6:59 PM.
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About this spot
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WAWindy AI 08 July 2026Easter Lake is a 160-acre park lake in Polk County, Iowa, near Des Moines, managed for accessible multi-species fishing by the Polk County Conservation Board. It supports largemouth bass, walleye, black crappie, and bluegill, offering Iowa's capital city residents convenient fishing close to home. Spot Features: Easter Lake is a 160-acre lake in Polk County, Iowa, within the Easter Lake Park near Des Moines, managed by Polk County Conservation Board. It supports largemouth bass, walleye, black crappie, and bluegill. Walleye are targeted with jig-and-minnow rigs and trolled crankbaits, bass with soft plastics and crankbaits, crappie on jigs and minnows around brush piles in spring. Seasonality: Largemouth bass are the primary year-round sport fish at Easter Lake, with peak activity in spring during the spawning season and in fall. Walleye fishing peaks in spring during the spawning period and in fall when fish feed aggressively. Black crappie are excellent in spring during the spawn. Bluegill are active through the warmer months. Iowa fishing seasons govern specific open dates.
