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Scarborough Lake
Scarborough Lake is a lake in Jackson 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
73°
67°
16 mph
78%
Sat
Rain
77°
65°
16 mph
85%
Sun
Overcast
75°
60°
13 mph
2%
↘ 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
- Lower Brown Lake0.4 mi
- Upper Brown Lake0.7 mi
- Smith Creek0.9 mi
- Apple River1.4 mistocked Jan 1, 2026
- Blakes Lake1.1 mi
- Pinoak Lake1.5 mi
- Sawmill Lake1.8 mi
- Lundy Lake2.0 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.
Scarborough Lake fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Scarborough 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 Scarborough Lake?+
Scarborough Lake is a lake in Jackson County, Iowa. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.