Council Bluffs

[bkbying89]

 Any information on Council Bluffs. Fished a while back, pretty lake with OK fishing.

 

[Haris122]

No information to add, just that I want to fish it sometime this year too.

[mjk86]

Ive fished it for bluegill a few times, but it was several years ago.  Caught some along with some small bass on light panfish jigs, and crawlers.  Beautiful lake though ill agree, at least when i was there.  Im sure there are plenty of fish to be had if one were to get to know it well.

[bkbying89]

I remember that it was known for nice bass and crappie but when I fished it I didn't see either, The wind was blowing so hard that we ran the battery down in the bass boat. I might have to give it a try come spring.

 

[David Unnerstall]

The fishing report always says fish are being caught during low light periods.  I have fished there and it seems before dusk everyone was just putting in.  It was a 10-horse limit or idle-speed and I have not heard if that changed.  It is nice to be away from all of the pleasure boaters.  I recall catching red-ears there but is has been a while since I fished it.

[kbbgood]

Wondering if the lake gets too bad for a canoe on it or is it safe? Anyone know if it has walleye in it?

[jdmidwest]

Its safe for canoe. No walleye. Just the usual bass, panfish, catfish. Pretty clear lake with good depth and standing timber. Forest all around except for campground.

[stlfisher]

I have fished it several times.  Plenty of Bass, Panfish, and I hear good Catfish.   You really need a boat or canoe to fish it.   the low horsepower limit is nice for canoeing or kayaking.