Guide To Fishing At Storm Lake

AKA: Big Storm Lake

The town of Storm Lake wraps around the northern shores of Storm Lake, a 3,200-acre lake in northwest Iowa. Visitors will find over eight miles of shoreline to explore from a boat or from shore.

Available Fish Species
Amenities
Today's Weather & Forecast
Boat Launch Ramps
Campgrounds & RV Parks
Map
Lake Video
Contact Info

There is a fishing jetty and pier, boat launching, rental boats, camping and plenty of places with easy access for fishing from the bank. Anglers favorite species here are walleye, perch and crappie. There is good fishing for catfish and white bass as well.

What to fish for...

Fishing for channel catfish, black crappie, walleye, white bass and yellow perch at Storm Lake in Iowa.

Primary fish species residing in Storm Lake

Click images for fishing tips and details about each species.

Storm Lake Amenities

Marina: YES
Boat Rental: NO
Boat Launch Ramp: YES
Campgrounds: YES
RV Hookups: YES
Lodging: YES
Convenience Store: YES
Bait & Tackle: YES
Restaurant: YES

Today's Weather & Forecast

Public Boat Launch Ramps & Landings

Lakeside Boat Launch Ramp
Located mid lake, east side, off Lakeshore Drive, this is a two-lane, concrete ramp with a dock and gravel parking.

South Side Boat Launch Ramp
Located mid lake, on the south side of the lake, off Mallard Avenue, this is a two-lane, concrete ramp with a dock and paved parking.

Storm Lake Boat Launch Ramp
Located mid lake, west side, off W Marina Road, this is a four-lane, concrete ramp with docks and lots of paved parking.

Click here for a Iowa Fishing License.