Overview
One of central Iowa's best kept secrets. Otter Creek Lake is a seventy acre lake nestled within Otter Creek Lake & Park, a beautiful facility that also hosts camping, swimming, hiking, picnicking, and nature observation. A concrete boat ramp is located on the south end of the lake. Fish species that can be pursued include: crappie, large mouth bass, yellow bass, channel catfish, bluegill, redeared sunfish, green sunfish, and walleye.
Location
6 1/2 miles northeast of Toledo, IA, in Sections 30 & 31, Carroll Township.
Features
Anglers will enjoy the following while fishing at Otter Creek Lake and Park:
- concrete boat ramp
- fish cleaning sation
- restroom near the boat ramp
- information kiosk that vends cool sodas near the boat ramp
- five earthen jetties providing better fishing access to anglers without a boat
- handicap fishing jetty
Hours
Otter Creek Lake & Park is a year round facility for certain activities. Operating hours are 4 a.m. to 10:30 p.m..