Des Moines County · lake · 15 acres
Ray Lake
Ray 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
Rain
82°
70°
18 mph
92%
Sat
Drizzle
76°
66°
21 mph
91%
Sun
Overcast
77°
61°
12 mph
4%
↘ 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
- Gun Chute1.8 mi
- Heaton Lake2.1 mi
- Huron Chute2.0 mi
- Dolbee Creek2.2 mi
- Hawkeye Creek2.2 mi
- Twin Ponds3.0 mi
- Bradley Lake (historical)3.2 mi
- Burnt Pocket3.1 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.
Ray Lake fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Ray 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 Ray Lake?+
Ray Lake is a lake in Des Moines County, Iowa. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.