Dubuque Harbor

Dubuque Harbor is a lake in Dubuque County, Iowa. Reliable acreage, depth and storage numbers were not found for Dubuque Harbor.

What to Expect at Dubuque Harbor

Dubuque Harbor is best learned by checking visible cover, incoming water and the first drop into deeper water instead of assuming it fishes like another lake with a similar name.

Fish and Useful Baits at Dubuque Harbor

Fish reported from Dubuque Harbor include channel catfish, northern pike, smallmouth bass, walleye, and yellow perch.

Bass

For bass at Dubuque Harbor, work a tube, Ned rig or small crankbait across rock and firm points for smallmouth.

Crappie, Perch and Sunfish

For panfish at Dubuque Harbor, keep a small jig, minnow or worm close to bottom for yellow perch.

Walleye and Open-Water Fish

For roaming fish at Dubuque Harbor, jig a minnow or troll a crankbait along points and deeper edges for walleye.

Muskellunge and Pike

For large predators at Dubuque Harbor, cast a spoon, spinnerbait or swimbait beside weeds for northern pike.

Catfish, Bullheads and Carp

For bottom fishing at Dubuque Harbor, put cut bait, a nightcrawler or prepared bait on bottom for channel catfish.

A Simple Fishing Plan for Dubuque Harbor

On a first trip to Dubuque Harbor, check one quiet cove, one rocky or firm point and the nearby deep water with a moving lure, then use a jig or worm where you find fish.

When to Fish Dubuque Harbor

Spring at Dubuque Harbor is a good time to check warm coves and incoming water, and summer is a good time to fish shade, weeds and the first drop into deeper water. Fall at Dubuque Harbor can bring fish back to windy points and banks, while winter calls for smaller baits fished slowly.