Fishing

Complete with an accessible fishing pier, the 11-acre pond at Triumph Park is a great place for licensed fishing fans to visit. The City of Waukee works closely with the Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) to provide accessible, quality fishing opportunities in the Waukee community. 

Triumph Park pond is part of the Iowa DNR's trout stocking program. Get the fishing report here. Learn more about trout fishing in Iowa. 

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. 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. In Iowa, a trout stamp is required to fish for trout. Fees from the stamp support the stocking program to continue bringing this opportunity to Iowans. Get the latest on fees and requirements from the DNR here.

Fishing Rules

1. Any person undertaking any activity at or near a City-owned pond does so at his or her own risk and is solely responsible for his or her safety.
2. Any person who fishes shall be in full compliance with applicable state law and DNR regulations and, further, shall be familiar with applicable DNR guidelines.
3. No kayaks, paddle boats, motorboats, rafts or boats are allowed on the water.
4. No person shall wade, swim or otherwise enter the water.
5. No cleaning, disposing or gutting of fish is allowed on City-owned property including, but not limited to, City parks, ponds, trails, tables or shelters.

Ice Fishing

Ice fishing is only permitted between sunrise and sunset, subject to the following rules and conditions:

1. Any person who stands, walks, ice fishes or otherwise enters on such frozen surfaces does so at his or her own risk and is solely responsible for his or her safety.
2. Any person who ice fishes on such frozen surfaces shall assure they remain in full compliance with applicable state law and DNR regulations and, further, shall be familiar with applicable DNR guidelines.
3. No ice fishing structures or other appurtenances shall be used or otherwise be placed on the ice, except between one half hour after official sunrise and one half hour before official sunset.
4. No motorized augers or other drilling devices shall be used on the ice, except between one half hour after official sunrise and one half hour before official sunset.
5. No cleaning, disposing or gutting of fish is allowed on City-owned property including, but not limited to, City parks, ponds, trails, tables or shelters.