Bedford Water Supply Lake, Iowa: Fishing Spots and Seasons

• Overview

  Bedford Water Supply Lake belongs to Taylor County, Iowa. It sits in lake country bush. Surface area is around 27 acres, which gives you real water without needing a boat. With about 1.1 miles of edge, you can try several depths in one session. Nearest place of any size is Bedford, 1.2 miles away. Beyond it, Lenox at 16 miles and Clarinda at 17 miles. It lies deep inside the county rather than near an edge.

• Where to Fish on Bedford Water Supply Lake

  Nothing in our records gives a depth for this one. The arms fish better than the open middle whenever the water is up. Standing timber shows when the level drops, and fish sit against it. Across Taylor County, recorded fish include bluegill, white crappie, largemouth bass and black crappie. County records show what lives in the area; the local agency holds the water-by-water list. The shape of Bedford Water Supply Lake decides where the fish sit.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Between January at about 22°F and July at about 75°F, the water has a wide range to work through. The freeze arrives properly here and holds. The freeze runs deep into the year, with break-up near mid March. Break-up sits around mid March on average, with the water closing again about mid December. Fish feed hardest at the start and the close of the open season. On Bedford Water Supply Lake that shapes the whole year.

• Tackle & Baits

  Whether you may fish here is not something records settle. The closest car park is half a mile away, so pack accordingly. For the bass here, soft plastics worked slow along cover and a spinnerbait for searching do most of the work. Where access is informal, keep it that way by behaving. Check whether bait restrictions apply before you buy any. Lake of Three Fires, 2.4 miles away, makes the obvious fallback. Ask locally about Bedford Water Supply Lake if anything is unclear.