Stoehr Fishing Area

The Grundy County Conservation Board manages Stoehr Fishing Area as a walk-in camping spot with two fishing ponds stocked with black bass and bluegill. Campers carry gear a short distance from parking to fairly level ground, with more private spots available farther back. The area lacks formal campsites or fire pits, as campfires are prohibited, though a picnic shelter and grill are available.

Stays are limited to 24 hours at no charge. The landscape features scattered oaks, walnuts, and buckeye trees rather than dense woods, with pheasants and songbirds active in the area. Campers seeking established facilities might consider Pine Lake State Park Campground to the west.

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Map & DirectionsStoehr Fishing Area is located in Iowa near Steamboat Rock

Detail location of campground
Public Campground

Coordinates

42.39400014 N
92.88500055 W

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    Excellent Coverage
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    VerizonLTE
    Some Coverage
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    AT&TLTE
    Some Coverage

Access

  • Walk-In
    Park in a lot, walk to your site.

Site Types

  • Tent Sites

Features

For Campers

  • Trash
  • Picnic Table
  • Phone Service
  • Toilets
  • Alcohol
  • Pets

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Reviewed Aug. 8, 2021

Fun fishing but limited camping

I live near Stoehr Fishing Area and fish there often. It has excellent shore fishing on the two ponds. The main species are black bass and bluegill, however I did catch a northern pike once. There are grass carp as well.

There really is no campsite to speak of. There is a picnic shelter and grill, but no fire pit - campfires are not allowed. A tent could be carries a short distance from the parking area to a fairly level spot, or a little farther to the back for a little more privacy. Camping is free, but limited to 24 hours.

Enjoy the sound of pheasants and song birds in this area. It is not heavily wooded, but there are oaks, walnuts, and buckeye trees as well as a variety of aquatic plants.

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Reviewed May. 7, 2021

overnight tent only

small park with maybe one primitive tent site no fire pit 24 hour is the length you can stay. 2 small fishing ponds.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is there cell phone reception at Stoehr Fishing Area?

According to campers on TheDyrt.com, there is some coverage for AT&T, excellent coverage for T-Mobile, and some coverage for Verizon.