Pottawattamie County · lake · 733 acres
Lake Manawa
Lake Manawa is a lake in Pottawattamie County, Iowa. FishableWaters aggregates every stocking record for this water from Iowa's fish & wildlife agency; the latest schedule and today's bite windows are above.
Best days this week
Days near a new or full moon tend to fish best.
Today's bite windows
Conditions, next 3 days
Today
Rain
82°
67°
25 mph
85%
Sat
Overcast
88°
62°
15 mph
1%
Sun
Partly cloudy
93°
63°
9 mph
0%
↗ pressure risingPost-front rising pressure can slow things down for a day.
Stocking ledger
No published stocking records yet. This water stays in our books — the ledger begins the hour its state agency publishes a record.
Angler reports
What's biting
No reports yet — be the first
Best bite times
No reports yet
Field notes
No notes yet
Nearby waters
- Indian Creek1.4 mi
- Mosquito Creek2.3 mi
- Carr Lake (historical)2.9 mi
- Little Mosquito Creek4.7 mi
- Big Lake6.1 mi
- Big Lake6.1 mi
- Base Lake6.5 mi
- Tree Lake6.6 mi
Seasons, limits, and rules are the state's call — check the official IA regulations and buy your license before you go. We link the source; we never restate the rules.
Lake Manawa fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Lake Manawa?+
Yes — Iowa requires a fishing license. Buy one from the state and check current seasons and limits before you go; both are linked on this page.
Where is Lake Manawa?+
Lake Manawa is a lake in Pottawattamie County, Iowa. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.