Fishing

The City of Waukee works closely with the Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) to provide accessible, quality fishing opportunities in the Waukee community. An Iowa fishing license is required at any of the public fishing ponds.

Where to fish

Northwest Waukee

  • Triumph Park pond has an ADA-compliant fishing pier and is part of the DNR trout stocking program. Learn more about trout fishing in Iowa. 
  • Prairie Rose pond is located north of Douglas Parkway and west of north Warrior Lane.
  • Public Safety pond is at the corner of Douglas Parkway and NW 20th Street next to the Public Safety building. There are designated parking spots for the pond off Douglas Parkway.

Grand Prairie Parkway

Four ponds that are stocked with bluegill and largemouth bass can be accessed from the Kettlestone Greenbelt trail:

  • Kettlestone Commons Ponds are north of the Holmes Murphy building and east of Grand Prairie Parkway.
  • Tallgrass Pond is west of Grand Prairie Parkway and south of Tallgrass Lane.
  • Kettlestone Village Pond is north of Westown Parkway and east of SE Parkview Crossing Drive.

There is also a pond at Waukee Towne Center south of Target

See a map of Waukee's fishing destinations (PDF).

Preparing to fish

Those wishing to buy a fishing license, explore maps, get Iowa fishing regulations and learn more can visit the DNR website. In Waukee, residents and visitors can purchase fishing licenses in-person at Fleet Farm, located at 1300 SE Kettlestone Blvd.

Per Iowa's fishing regulations, the daily limit for bluegills is 25 and trout is 5. The daily limit for bass is 3, but bass must be at least 15 inches long to keep. Releasing bass back into the waterbody helps maintain healthy fish populations.

Kayaks, paddle boats and motorboats are not allowed in any City pond.


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