The lake bed in 3-D: deep basin, drop-offs and shoreline. Shape estimated, not for navigation. Spot 1 (point drop-off) is open for everyone; the other 6 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Lake MacBride
Johnson County, Iowa · 900 acres (1.4 sq mi)
Calm this morning.
About Lake MacBride
Lake MacBride spreads over 900 acres in Johnson County, Iowa. Lake MacBride in Johnson County is one of the few Iowa lakes stocked with spotted bass.
From end to end it runs about 2.5 miles and its shoreline adds up to about 13.4 miles. At about 710 ft above sea level, it follows the seasons of the region. The nearest town, Solon, is about 1.7 miles east. The closest city is Iowa City, about 9 miles away.
- Size
- 900 acres (1.4 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 13.4 miles
- End to end
- About 2.5 miles
- Elevation
- About 710 ft
- Type
- Reservoir
- County
- Johnson County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Friday Good
- 6:15 am – 8:30 amsunrise
- 3:15 pm – 4:45 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 10 mph
Saturday Good
- 6:15 am – 8:30 amsunrise · wind 0 mph
- 3:15 pm – 5:30 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 0 mph
Based on sun and moon times and the wind forecast. A guide, not a promise. The app shows the whole week.
Fish in Lake MacBride
Lake MacBride holds spotted bass, muskie, walleye and catfish.
- Spotted bass
- Muskie
- Walleye
- Catfish
Fishing spots
- 1Point drop-off
The bottom falls away fast off this point; fish rest deep and move up the slope to feed.
- 2
- 3
- 4
- 5
- 6
- 7
6 more spots with LakeScope PRO: fish, depth band, water temperature, best time and bait for each.
Picked from the shape of the lake bed. A guide, not a promise.
Water temperature
No clear reading right now. Narrow or small lakes often have none; the weather and bite times below still apply.
Water level
No daily level reading for this lake.
Ice
No clear view of the ice yet
Ice thickness is an estimate from air temperature, not a measurement. Check the ice yourself before going on it.
Weather and wind
Sunrise 6:53 am · sunset 4:47 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Lake MacBride
- Solonabout 1.7 mi east
- North Libertyabout 3.2 mi southwest
- Elyabout 4.6 mi north
- Tiffinabout 7.5 mi southwest
- Iowa Citynearest city, about 9 mi south
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Questions about Lake MacBride
What fish are in Lake MacBride?
Lake MacBride holds spotted bass, muskie, walleye and catfish. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.
How deep is Lake MacBride?
We have no published depth for this lake. The 3-D view gives an estimated shape of the bed: where the deep basin and the drop-offs are. Not for navigation.
How big is Lake MacBride?
900 acres, with about 13.4 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Lake MacBride?
Solon is about 1.7 miles east; North Liberty is about 3.2 miles southwest.
Is the water warm enough to swim in Lake MacBride?
Check the water temperature on this page before you go: under 70°F feels cold to most swimmers, and under 60°F cold-water shock is a real risk.
Lake MacBride on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
