Leisure Lake

Leisure Lake is a reservoir in Jackson County, Iowa. Leisure Lake covers about 55 acres and holds about 670 acre-feet.

What to Expect at Leisure Lake

Leisure Lake 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 Leisure Lake

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

Bass

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

Crappie, Perch and Sunfish

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

Catfish, Bullheads and Carp

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

A Simple Fishing Plan for Leisure Lake

On a first trip to Leisure, 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 Leisure Lake

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