Polk County · reservoir · 5,428 acres
Saylorville Lake
Saylorville Lake is a reservoir in Polk 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
Drizzle
84°
66°
20 mph
90%
Sat
Drizzle
83°
64°
18 mph
18%
Sun
Mostly clear
84°
61°
10 mph
0%
↘ 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
- Big Creek1.7 mi
- Little Beaver Creek4.2 mi
- Big Creek Lake4.3 mi
- Mosquito Creek4.3 mi
- Brenton Slough4.3 mi
- Faith Pond5.5 mi
- Beaver Creek7.9 mi
- Royer Creek6.5 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.
Saylorville Lake fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Saylorville 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 Saylorville Lake?+
Saylorville Lake is a reservoir in Polk County, Iowa. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.