Guide To Fishing At Lake Wapello
AKA: Lake Wapello State Park

Boating, camping and fishing are all popular at Lake Wapello, a 1,150-acrelake in southeast Iowa, 8 miles east of Unionville. Fish species here include bass, catfish, crappie, bluegill, sunfish and wiper.
Bass are the favored species, crappie are a close second and wiper fishing can vary from good to poor. Trails or roadways outline over 7 miles of shoreline, providing access to many areas for fishing from the bank. Rental boats, a fishing jetty, several boat launch ramps, a bait shop, fish cleaning station, a pier and Lake Wapello State Park Campground are open to the public.
What to fish for...
Fishing for largemouth bass, channel catfish, black crappie, bluegill, redear sunfish and hybrid striped bass at Lake Wapello in Iowa.
Primary fish species residing in Lake Wapello
Click images for fishing tips and details about each species.
Lake Wapello Amenities
Marina: NO
Boat Rental: NO
Boat Launch Ramp: YES
Campgrounds: YES
RV Hookups: YES
Lodging: YES
Convenience Store: NEARBY
Bait & Tackle: YES
Restaurant: NO
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Public Boat Launch Ramps & Landings
Lake Wapello Boat Launch Ramp
Located mid lake, west side, off Campground Road, this is a two-lane, concrete ramp with docks and paved parking.
Click here for a Iowa Fishing License.
Campgrounds & RV Parks Nearby
Lake Wapello State Park Campground - 641 722-3371
Lake Wapello IA Map - Fishing & Camping Areas
Lake Video
Contact Information
Lake Wapello
Lake Wapello State Park
15248 Campground Rd
Drakesville, IA 52552
641 722-3371
Fishing lakes in each state.
Lake Wapello in IA
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Fishing for bass, crappie and wiper in southeast IA.