Back to map

Des Moines Lake

Wisconsin
0.87 km²
45.9966, -92.1350
NHD 47485305
Open interactive map →
Imagery © Esri

Find a fishing partner near Des Moines Lake

Match with other anglers nearby, share the boat, learn from each other and become better fishermen together — free to join.

About Des Moines Lake

Des Moines Lake is a natural lake or pond in Wisconsin, United States. It covers approximately 0.87 km² (215 acres). The lake centroid is located at 45.9966° N, 92.1350° W. Fish species records for this lake are still being compiled. Lake boundary and identifier come from the USGS National Hydrography Dataset.

At a glance

Best season
May – September
Ice-off through early fall
Natural lake
Small
Bank or small-boat friendly
Species diversity
Data pending
Records still being compiled
Access
Public waterbody
Check Wisconsin fishing regulations

Weather at Des Moines Lake

Loading forecast…

Best fishing times today

Day length: 15h 21m
Dawn09:58
Sunrise10:35
Sunset01:56
Dusk02:32

Bite windows today

  • Dawn09:2811:35Excellent
  • Morning11:3518:15Good
  • Midday18:1522:56Calm
  • Afternoon22:5600:56Good
  • Dusk00:5603:02Excellent
  • Night03:0209:28Good
Moon: 15% · waxing14:27

Plan your trip to Des Moines Lake

Everything you need before you launch — license, regulations, and current water conditions.

Plan a fishing day trip

How far are you willing to drive? We'll show other Wisconsin lakes within your range.

50 mi

Nearby lakes

Sponsor this lake

For $5/month you help keep species, boundaries and coordinates fresh for 35 000+ lakes. FishMap is independent and community-funded.

Become a supporter →

Frequently asked questions

What fish species live in Des Moines Lake?

No fish species have been catalogued yet for Des Moines Lake. Records are pulled from GBIF and updated regularly.

How big is Des Moines Lake?

Des Moines Lake covers approximately 0.87 square kilometres (215 acres), based on the USGS National Hydrography Dataset.

Where is Des Moines Lake located?

Des Moines Lake is located in Wisconsin, United States, with its centroid at 45.9966°, -92.1350°.

Photography and fishing go hand in hand

10% off Retropia

A good catch photo turns a session into a memory. The soft, grainy disposable-camera look — captured optically with Retropia's lens — gives an ordinary fish picture real character. Get 10% off on their site, plus a 10% coupon code shown when you click through.

Read the photo guide

Data sources: USGS National Hydrography Dataset · GBIF