Upper Lake

Upper Lake is a lake in Clinton County, Iowa. Reliable acreage, depth and storage numbers were not found for Upper Lake.

What to Expect at Upper Lake

Upper Lake 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 Upper Lake

Fish reported from Upper Lake include channel catfish and flathead catfish.

Catfish, Bullheads and Carp

For bottom fishing at Upper Lake, put cut bait, a nightcrawler or prepared bait on bottom for channel catfish, and use live bait near wood or a deep hole for flathead catfish.

A Simple Fishing Plan for Upper Lake

On a first trip to Upper Lake, 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 Upper Lake

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