Lake Macbride is a major recreational area in eastern Iowa. Present on the lake are several fishing jetties, one universally accessible fishing pier and seven boat ramps.
Lake Macbride has a special motor regulation which allows use of 10 hp motors or less from May 21 - September 7. The rest of the year outboard motors of any size are permited at a no-wake speed only.
Lake Macbride is known for its crappie fishery, 8 - 10 fish are common. It has a good population of channel catfish, largemouth bass and walleye. It is the only lake in the state to have a fishable population of Kentucky spotted bass. For regulation purposes the Kentucky spotted bass is treated as a largemouth bass.
Many fish habitat structures have been placed in the lake. They are excellent places to catch crappie and bass.
Area : 812 acres.
Maximum depth : 46 ft.
Mean depth : 16 ft.
Drainage : 16,159 acres.
Stratifies : Yes.
Boat access : Yes, seven ramps are available.
Motor restictions: Yes; motors exceeding 10 hp are permitted from September 8 to May 20 at no wake speed.
Special fishing regulations: None
Other facilites: Camping, Swimming, Picnicking, Hiking, Fish Cleaning Station and Boat Rental.
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