Iowa /
Lake Manawa
Reservoir in Iowa · 739 acres · near Council Bluffs
Lake Manawa has 5 boat ramps listed as public.
Zebra mussels
Zebra mussels (latest report 2020) reported in this water (USGS Nonindigenous Aquatic Species database). Clean, drain and dry your boat, trailer and gear before you leave, and do not move water, plants or live bait to another water.
USGS Nonindigenous Aquatic Species database · checked October 18, 2026
Depth contours in feet from Iowa DNR; deepest point about 21 ft. Lake levels and bottoms change; not for navigation.
Launches
- Lake Manawa East Main Access · Boat ramp · near Council Bluffs
- Lake Manawa North Peninsula Access · Boat ramp · near Council Bluffs
- Lake Manawa Park Access · Boat ramp · near Council Bluffs
- Lake Manawa West Canal Access · Boat ramp · near Council Bluffs
- Lake Manawa West Main Access · Boat ramp · near Council Bluffs
Community
Where people who fish, boat and paddle Lake Manawa talk about it. Lake associations, clubs and local groups will be added as we find them.
Wikidata: Q16899873