Creston • Afton • Lorimor • Cromwell • Arispe • Shannon City • Thayer
The High Lakes of Union County
Five lakes and more than 2,100 acres of water, all within about 20 miles. Boat, swim, camp, fish year-round or just watch the sun go down over the water.
5
lakes
2,100+
acres of water
47 ft
deepest, at Three Mile
LARGEST LAKE • 880 ACRES
Three Mile Lake
The biggest and deepest of the High Lakes, just northwest of Afton. Known for clear water, strong walleye and wiper fishing, and a full recreation area with a beach, campground and year-round cabins.
WHAT'S BITING
Walleye, wiper, crappie, bluegill, largemouth bass, channel catfish, yellow perch
NO-WAKE LAKE • 635 ACRES
Twelve Mile Lake
Four miles east of Creston, renovated in 2006 and now a go-to for bass tournaments. The whole lake is no-wake, so it stays quiet for anglers and paddlers. Surrounding upland habitat is open for in-season hunting.
WHAT'S BITING
Black crappie, bluegill, channel catfish, green sunfish, largemouth bass, small mouth bass, walleye, white crappie, yellow bullhead, yellow perch
STATE PARK • 390 ACRE LAKE • 1060 ACRE PARK
Green Valley State Park
Just outside Creston and connected to town by the paved Park to Park Trail. A 10-mile trail circles the lake, and the campground, cabins and swimming beach make it the easiest lake for a family weekend.
WHAT'S BITING
Largemouth bass, crappie, bluegill, channel catfish, walleye
Two More Lakes Close To Town
Know Before You Go
Boating Rules
Twelve Mile is no-wake lake-wide. Green Valley is no-wake outside the ski area. No jet boats on the south end of Three Mile.
Licenses
An Iowa fishing license is required for anglers 16 and older. Buy online through the Iowa DNR.
Cabins & Info
Union County Conservation runs the Three Mile cabins and county areas. Call 641-347-5100.
All Five Lakes, One Short Drive
Every lake sits within about 20 miles of the next. Base yourself in Creston and you can fish a different lake every day.
