Lake Icaria Fishing Guide, Adams County, Iowa

• Overview

  Lake Icaria belongs to Adams County, Iowa. Height above sea level is 1,148 feet. At 749 acres this is proper open water rather than a pond. The shoreline runs about 9.3 miles, so it pays to pick a stretch and stay with it. Supplies mean a trip to Corning, 5 miles off. Omaha is the closest city, 65 miles away. One jurisdiction covers this water end to end.

• Where to Fish on Lake Icaria

  Our records hold no depth for this water. Inflow corners move water, and moving water gathers fish. Levels move with the draw rather than the rain on water like this. Public occurrence data for Adams County names channel catfish, yellow bass and bluegill. Take it as the county picture rather than a promise for this water. On Lake Icaria a short move beats a long cast.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Between January at about 21°F and July at about 75°F, the water has a wide range to work through. Seasons are distinct, and each one fishes differently. Once it clears, about mid March, the fishing comes on quickly. Averages place the thaw at mid March and the freeze at mid December. June through September is the settled part of the year, with the shoulders busier for fish. At Lake Icaria the season follows that pattern closely.

• Tackle & Baits

  We have no record of the rules that apply on this bank. A made slipway is half a mile from here, which settles the boat question. There is a campsite half a mile from the water. Toilets show in mapping about half a mile away. Check locally before you travel, because a wasted drive is a long one. Keep proof of licence with you rather than in the car. Lake Binder at 3.7 miles is the sensible second choice. Confirm access to Lake Icaria locally before you travel.