Des Moines County · lake · 28 acres
Patterson Lake
Patterson Lake is a lake in Des Moines 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
Partly cloudy
83°
61°
5 mph
0%
Fri
Rain
87°
68°
12 mph
83%
Sat
Drizzle
73°
67°
18 mph
90%
↘ pressure fallingFalling pressure ahead of a front often turns the bite on.
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
- Round Lake0.7 mi
- Roscum Pond1.2 mi
- Hartman Pond1.4 mi
- Half Moon Lake1.5 mi
- Lost Slough1.6 mi
- Spring Creek1.3 mi
- Long Pond2.0 mi
- Magee Lake1.9 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.
Patterson Lake fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Patterson Lake?+
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 Patterson Lake?+
Patterson Lake is a lake in Des Moines County, Iowa. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.