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 5 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Lake Panorama
Guthrie County, Iowa · 1,080 acres (1.7 sq mi)
Level steady, calm this morning.
About Lake Panorama
In Guthrie County, Iowa, Lake Panorama covers 1,080 acres; it is a reservoir. It sits on the Middle Raccoon River. Lake Panorama is a reservoir on the Middle Raccoon River in Guthrie County surrounded by a residential community.
From end to end it runs about 4.4 miles and its shoreline adds up to about 19 miles. The water sits about 1,040 ft above sea level. Lake Panorama is on the shore. The closest city is West Des Moines, about 35 miles away.
- Size
- 1,080 acres (1.7 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 19 miles
- End to end
- About 4.4 miles
- Elevation
- About 1,040 ft
- Type
- Reservoir
- River
- Middle Raccoon River
- County
- Guthrie County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Friday Good
- 6:30 am – 8:45 amsunrise
- 3:15 pm – 4:45 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 5 mph
Saturday Good
- 6:30 am – 8:45 amsunrise · wind 1 mph
- 3:30 pm – 5:30 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 5 mph
Based on sun and moon times and the wind forecast. A guide, not a promise. The app shows the whole week.
Fish to expect
For a lake of this size in Iowa, largemouth bass, crappie, bluegill and sunfish and catfish are the fish to expect. The state fish and wildlife agency lists what is stocked and the rules for this lake.
- Largemouth bass
- Crappie
- Bluegill and sunfish
- 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
5 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
Steady over 7 days.
Latest reading .
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 7:04 am · sunset 4:58 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Lake Panorama
- Lake Panoramaon the shore
- Panoraon the shore
- Guthrie Centerabout 5.1 mi southwest
- Stuartabout 14 mi south
- West Des Moinesnearest city, about 35 mi east
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Questions about Lake Panorama
What fish are in Lake Panorama?
Lakes like Lake Panorama usually hold largemouth bass, crappie, bluegill and sunfish and catfish. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.
How deep is Lake Panorama?
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 Panorama?
1,080 acres, with about 19 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Lake Panorama?
Lake Panorama is on the shore.
Is the water warm enough to swim in Lake Panorama?
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 Panorama on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
