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Des Moines River

Source Verified
Des Moines, IA
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About 1464.5 miles from you.

Today's fishing score
72.0Good
Sunrise 6:49 AM
Sunset 5:02 PM
4 species
0 recent catches

Current weather

49°F
Overcast
Feels like:44°F
Humidity:76%
Wind:11 mph
Wind dir:353°
Precip:0"

Live conditions via wttr.in. Weather can change quickly — always confirm before you go.

Best fishing times today

Morning
6:19 AM – 8:19 AM
Excellent
Evening
3:32 PM – 5:32 PM
Excellent
Afternoon
2:00 PM – 3:30 PM
Fair

Fish you can catch here

Fishing rules

Fishing allowed with restrictions
Fishing license required: YES

Fishing regulations may change. Always confirm current rules with the official state wildlife agency before fishing.

View official regulations · Iowa DNR

Location information

Parking Shore access Boat launch Restrooms

Iowa's major central waterway offering outstanding river angling for channel catfish, flatheads, and walleye.

Verification & source

Verification level
Source Verified
Source
Iowa DNR
Last checked
2026-09-13
Confidence
70/100
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