Big Lake (US, IA) Fishing Report & Forecast

41.2954° N, 95.8613° W

Fishing conditions for Big Lake (US, IA)

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sunrise 07:44
sunset 18:30

Biting score

90%
Great biting conditions

The best time for fishing is all day long

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Now, October 23
7:02 PM

CloudyNight1
20° FEELS LIKE16°
wind
7.2 m/s GUSTS10.8 m/s
101.7 kPa RISING PRESSURE
humidity
50%
uv index
0low
cloud cover
75%
visibility
19km
moon rise
17:04AM
moon
moonnew moon
  • Big Lake (US, IA) Solunar Fishing Activity Report for Today

    Current fishing activity in Big Lake (US, IA), 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 Tomorrow (11 PM peak), Sunday (2 PM peak) and Monday (2 AM peak) — making these the best times to go fishing in Big Lake (US, IA).

  • Air conditions

    The air temperature is 68°F (20°C). Sunrise today: 07:44 AM, sunset: 06:30 PM. The weather conditions indicate the sky is mostly cloudy.

    The UV index is currently 0 (Low).

    The wind is coming from the north at 16.1 mph (7.2 m/s), with gusts reaching 24.2 mph (10.8 m/s). Atmospheric pressure is 30.03 inHg (763 mmHg).

  • Moon Phases

    The moon phase is currently new moon, with moonrise at 5:04 PM and moonset at 4:50 AM.

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  • Big Lake (US, IA) Solunar Fishing Activity Report for Today

    Current fishing activity in Big Lake (US, IA), 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 Tomorrow (11 PM peak), Sunday (2 PM peak) and Monday (2 AM peak) — making these the best times to go fishing in Big Lake (US, IA).

  • Air conditions

    The air temperature is 68°F (20°C). Sunrise today: 07:44 AM, sunset: 06:30 PM. The weather conditions indicate the sky is mostly cloudy.

    The UV index is currently 0 (Low).

    The wind is coming from the north at 16.1 mph (7.2 m/s), with gusts reaching 24.2 mph (10.8 m/s). Atmospheric pressure is 30.03 inHg (763 mmHg).

  • Moon Phases

    The moon phase is currently new moon, with moonrise at 5:04 PM and moonset at 4:50 AM.

Fishing regulations for Big Lake (US, IA)

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    Windy AI 08 July 2026
    Big Lake in Iowa is a natural or man-made lake offering largemouth bass, channel catfish, bluegill, black crappie, walleye, and white crappie fishing. Spot Features: Big Lake in Iowa (location may refer to a Lake in the western Iowa Missouri River corridor area) supports largemouth bass, channel catfish, bluegill, black crappie, walleye, and white crappie fishing. Seasonality: Largemouth bass and channel catfish are the primary year-round targets at Big Lake in Iowa (likely Pottawattamie or Harrison County near the Missouri River), year-round, with largemouth bass best in spring and fall. Bluegill and black crappie are warm-season species. Walleye and white crappie are also present in some Iowa Big Lake waters.
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