Phillipi Lake

Phillipi Lake is a lake in Allamakee County, Iowa. Phillipi Lake covers about 300 acres.

How the Size and Shape of Phillipi Lake Affect Fishing

Phillipi Lake is small enough to check weeds, wood, rock and the first deep drop without spending the whole day moving around.

Fish and Baits at Phillipi Lake

Fish reported from Phillipi Lake include black crappie, bluegill, channel catfish, largemouth bass, and white crappie.

Bass

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

Crappie, Perch and Sunfish

For panfish at Phillipi, use a small jig or minnow beside brush for crappie, and fish a worm, cricket or tiny jig near weeds for bluegill, redear or other sunfish.

Catfish, Bullheads and Carp

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

How the Seasons Change Phillipi Lake

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

A Simple Plan for Fishing Phillipi Lake

On a first trip to Phillipi, 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.

Useful Tackle for Phillipi Lake

A medium spinning rod with 8- to 10-pound line handles most jigs, worms and small lures at Phillipi, while a medium-heavy rod is better for bass jigs and heavier bottom rigs.

Phillipi Lake FAQs

Where should an angler start on the 300-acre Phillipi Lake?

At Phillipi, pick one cove and the closest point or drop into deep water, then fish that small area well before making a long move.

Why is no maximum depth listed for Phillipi Lake?

A reliable depth number was not found for Phillipi, so anglers should rely on what they can see and what their lure touches.

Which reported fish is a simple first target at Phillipi Lake?

Black crappie is on the fish list for Phillipi, so start with a bait made for that fish instead of guessing at a species that may not be there.