Fishing Northeast Lake in Scott County, Iowa

• Overview

  Northeast Lake lies in Scott County, Iowa. It stands 689 feet above sea level. It covers about 10 acres, so this is small water you can walk round in under an hour. Supplies mean a trip to Blue Grass, 4.8 miles off. After that come Davenport at 5.1 miles and Rock Island at 5.2 miles. You are close to a county edge here; who manages the access can change within a short drive.

• Where to Fish on Northeast Lake

  Depth is unmeasured here, so let the shoreline guide you. Draw-down through summer strips the margins, so follow the water out. Inflow corners move water, and moving water gathers fish. Across Scott County, recorded fish include largemouth bass, channel catfish and gizzard shad. The county figures include rivers and lakes alike. On Northeast Lake the quiet end is the one worth the extra effort.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Averages move between 20°F in January and 74°F in July. Seasons are distinct, and each one fishes differently. Winter locks it down, and late March brings it back. The lid tends to go about late March and return around mid December. Early summer and early autumn carry the open-water season. Time your trip to Northeast Lake by conditions rather than dates.

• Tackle & Baits

  The access position is unclear from public sources. You can launch: the ramp is half a mile away. There is a car park half a mile from the bank. A platform or pier sits within half a mile. There are picnic tables half a mile away. Mapping records toilets within half a mile. Take the rules with you rather than trusting memory. Access can change hands, so last year's answer may not hold. For a change of water, I-280 Lake is 0.4 miles distant. Check the position on Northeast Lake before loading the car.