Guide To Fishing At Lake Red Rock

AKA: Red Rock Reservoir

Known for quality wiper (hybrid striped bass) fishing, Lake Red Rock also offers good fishing for other species. The lake has healthy populations of bass, catfish, crappie, walleye, sunfish, hybrid stripers and northern pike.

Available Fish Species
Amenities
Today's Weather & Forecast
Rental Boats
Boat Launch Ramps
Marinas
Campgrounds & RV Parks
Map
Lake Video
Contact Info

This 15,200-acre lake in central Iowa is 3 miles west of Pella. Over 75 miles of shoreline await anglers and vacationers. Fishing enthusiasts who prefer to fish from shore can find access via the parks, campgrounds and public access roads around the lake. The lake is a good ice fishing destination during winter, including ice fishing tournaments held on the lake. Half a dozen boat launch ramps provide public access for launching bass boats, pontoons, pleasure boats, kayaks and canoes. There are no restrictions on boats and motors. Camping and lodging are available both at the lake and at close by locations. Convenience stores, restaurants, bait and tackle, a marina and boat rentals are also very convenient.

What to fish for...

Fishing for largemouth bass, channel catfish, flathead catfish, black crappie, white crappie, walleye, white bass, hybrid striped bass and northern pike at Lake Red Rock in Iowa.

Primary fish species residing in Lake Red Rock

Click images for fishing tips and details about each species.

Lake Red Rock Amenities

Marina: YES
Boat Rental: YES
Boat Launch Ramp: YES
Campgrounds: YES
RV Hookups: YES
Lodging: YES
Convenience Store: YES
Bait & Tackle: YES
Restaurant: NEARBY

Today's Weather & Forecast

Fishing Boat Rentals

Red Rock Marina
Rentals: Fishing boats, kayaks and pontoon boats
641 627-5743

Public Boat Launch Ramps & Landings

Cordova Boat Launch Ramp
Located mid lake, on the north side of the lake, off Highway G 28, this is a three-lane, concrete ramp with a dock and paved parking.

Elk Rock State Park Boat Launch Ramp
Located mid lake, southwest side, off 146th Avenue, this is a one-lane, concrete ramp with gravel parking.

Red Rock Marina Boat Launch Ramp
Located in the southeast section of the lake, east side, off Highway G 28, this is a three-lane, concrete ramp with paved parking.

South Overlook Boat Launch Ramp
Located in the southeast section of the lake, at the west end of the dam, off Highway T15, this is a three-lane, concrete ramp with a dock and paved parking.

Wallashuck Campground Boat Launch Ramp
Located in the southeast section of the lake, east side, off 190th Avenue, this is a one-lane, concrete ramp with gravel parking.

Whitebreast Boat Launch Ramp
Located in the southeast section of the lake, west side, off County Road S71, this is a two-lane, concrete ramp with a dock and paved parking.