North Prairie Lake fishing
North Prairie Lake fishing is stocked with Rainbow Trout on a community pond. It is stocked once in 2026, most often in April. Species guides list dawn and dusk as the active times.
- Last stocked
- April 25, 2026
- 158 days ago · Rainbow Trout
- Plants on record
- 1
- Species recorded
- 1
Fish at North Prairie Lake
Rainbow Trout Stocked · 1 plant · last April 25, 2026 Best: dawn, dusk
Last stocked April 25, 2026 · 1 plant
Best: dawn, dusk
The community trout program plants rainbow trout at this water on the published schedule. (iowadnr.gov, accessed September 29, 2026)
Rainbow Trout species guideNorth Prairie Lake is a community fishing location that is stocked twice each spring and fall with rainbow trout for cold-weather opportunities. The lake also maintains populations of bluegill, channel catfish, and largemouth bass. Anglers can find yellow bullhead here as well. Amenities at the lake include a picnic area and trails, with good to excellent shorefishing opportunities available. (programs.iowadnr.gov, accessed September 30, 2026)
How North Prairie Lake is stocked
Stocking history
| Date | Species | Quantity | Avg. length | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 25, 2026 | Rainbow Trout | – | – | report |
Access and facts
- Water type
- community pond
- Shore access
- Yes
Iowa DNR LakeDetails lists North Prairie Lake in Black Hawk County at 42.48255257, -92.46214011. It appears on the community trout stocking schedule.
About North Prairie Lake
Shore fishing can be difficult in some areas due to abundant emergent vegetation. The lake also contains aquatic invasive species such as brittle naiad and curlyleaf pondweed.