Fishing Middle Sabula Lake in Jackson County, Iowa

• Overview

  Middle Sabula Lake belongs to Jackson County, Iowa. The bank is 577 feet above sea level. It measures some 265 acres, and wind has room to build across it. Of the waters listed here in Jackson County, this is the largest. The nearest town is Savanna, 2.3 miles away. Mount Carroll lies 11 miles off, Preston another 12 miles. You are close to a county edge here; who manages the access can change within a short drive.

• Where to Fish on Middle Sabula Lake

  Depth is unknown to us, and the shoreline is the better guide. Still water like this holds fish on the edges rather than out in the open. A natural lake fishes on cover, and cover here means weed and timber. Reported across Jackson County: common carp, bluegill, white bass and freshwater drum. Species recorded across the county may be limited to a few waters. Treat Middle Sabula Lake as a water to read rather than to cover.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The warmest month averages 73°F, the coldest about 18°F. Cold locks it up for a good stretch each year. Winter locks it down, and late March brings it back. The lid tends to go about late March and return around mid December. Fish feed hardest at the start and the close of the open season. On Middle Sabula Lake the same rules apply, with local timing.

• Tackle & Baits

  We have no record of the rules that apply on this bank. Mapping shows a ramp about half a mile from the shore. For boats, Island City Harbor lies half a mile out. Expect a half a mile walk in from where the car goes. There is a pier recorded roughly half a mile away. A recognised fishing spot is mapped about half a mile away. There is camping recorded roughly half a mile off. Facilities include toilets around half a mile from here. Some banks are open only from a marked point. Upper Sabula Lake at 0.4 miles is the sensible second choice.