Lake LaShane

Lake LaShane is a reservoir in Decatur County, Iowa. Lake LaShane covers about 75 acres and holds about 559 acre-feet.

What to Expect at Lake LaShane

Lake LaShane was made by holding back a river or creek, making the old channel, bends and quiet coves sensible places to begin.

Fish and Useful Baits at Lake LaShane

Fish reported from Lake LaShane include bluegill, channel catfish, and largemouth bass.

Bass

For bass at LaShane, fish weeds, wood and shade with a spinnerbait, jig or Texas-rigged worm for largemouth.

Crappie, Perch and Sunfish

For panfish at LaShane, fish a worm, cricket or tiny jig near weeds for bluegill, redear or other sunfish.

Catfish, Bullheads and Carp

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

A Simple Fishing Plan for Lake LaShane

On a first trip to LaShane, check incoming water, one bend in the old channel and a point near deep water with a moving lure, then slow down with a jig or worm where you get a bite.

When to Fish Lake LaShane

Spring around LaShane 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 around LaShane can bring fish back to windy points and banks, while winter calls for smaller baits fished slowly.