Public Hunting at Saylorville Lake

Public hunting is permitted on the Saylorville Lake Project, provided all State of Iowa and Iowa Department of Natural Resources rules and regulations are adhered to. Special hunts, like the special deer/goose hunt are co-sponsored hunting events approved by the IADNR and implemented by the Army Corps of Engineers and Polk County Conservation Board. No other special hunts are permitted on Saylorville Lake unless approved by the State of Iowa. To find out more use the links below.

Iowa Department of Natural Resources

Polk County Conservation Board, Urban Deer Bowhunt

To determine hunting areas at Saylorville Lake, please use the link below to ensure you are permitted to hunt. No hunting will occur within recreation areas, unless specific permission is granted.

Saylorville Lake Area Hunting-Main Lake Area (pdf)

Saylorville Lake Area Hunting-Jester Park North (pdf)