Rainbow Trout Stocked · 1 plant · last April 25, 2026 Best: dawn, dusk 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
- · 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 North 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)
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How North Prairie Lake is stocked
Stocking history
| Date | Species | Quantity | Avg. length | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 25, 2026 | Rainbow Trout | – | – | report |
North Prairie Lake on the agency's stocking plan
Iowa Department of Natural Resources lists North Prairie Lake on its stocking plan. These are planned or scheduled dates, not confirmed releases, and they are not counted in this page's stocking totals.
| Scheduled | Species | Quantity | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scheduled: October 28, 2026 (agency plan) | Rainbow Trout | – | plan |
Access and facts
- Water type
- community pond
Iowa DNR LakeDetails lists North Prairie Lake in Black Hawk County at 42.48255257, -92.46214011. It appears on the community trout stocking schedule.
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Advisories, closures, regulations and water conditions change. Check the Iowa Department of Natural Resources before you go.
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. (programs.iowadnr.gov, accessed September 30, 2026)
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Common questions
What fish are at North Prairie Lake?
Fishing North Prairie Lake usually means Rainbow Trout. The one plant on record is Rainbow Trout. Rainbow Trout was last stocked April 25, 2026.
When is North Prairie Lake stocked?
Last stocked April 25, 2026. It is stocked once in 2026, most often in April.
How do you get on North Prairie Lake?
Iowa DNR LakeDetails lists North Prairie Lake in Black Hawk County at 42.48255257, -92.46214011. It appears on the community trout stocking schedule.