Fishing in Iowa
143 verified fishing spots across Iowa, with fish species, bait recommendations, best fishing times, public access details, and official regulations.
Top fishing spots in Iowa
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Bluebill Lake
Mason City, IA· 43.0874, -93.2678
Largemouth Bass • Black Crappie • Bluegill +more
Today's fishing
68.0Good
Best time
6:49 AM
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Edgewater Beach Access
Burlington, IA· 40.8711, -91.0772
Channel Catfish • Flathead Catfish • Freshwater Drum
Today's fishing
65.0Good
Best time
6:36 AM
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Lake Crisis
West Des Moines, IA· 41.5235, -93.8115
Largemouth Bass • Bluegill • Black Crappie
Today's fishing
64.0Fair
Best time
6:48 AM
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Little Turkey River
Waucoma, IA· 43.0841, -92.0519
Smallmouth Bass • Rainbow Trout • Rock Bass
Today's fishing
63.0Fair
Best time
6:44 AM
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Twin Ponds
Ionia, IA· 42.9238, -92.5835
Bluegill • Largemouth Bass • Channel Catfish
Today's fishing
68.0Good
Best time
6:46 AM
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Black Hawk Lake Pier
Lake View, IA· 42.2988, -95.0487
Walleye • Yellow Perch • Bluegill
Today's fishing
68.0Good
Best time
6:55 AM
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Otter Creek Lake
Toledo, IA· 42.0628, -92.5113
Black Crappie • Largemouth Bass • Channel Catfish
Today's fishing
66.0Good
Best time
6:44 AM
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North Prairie Lake
Cedar Falls, IA· 42.5312, -92.4836
Rainbow Trout • Largemouth Bass • Bluegill
Today's fishing
65.0Good
Best time
6:45 AM
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Silver Lake (Delaware County)
Delhi, IA· 42.4287, -91.3195
Bluegill • Largemouth Bass • Black Crappie
Today's fishing
64.0Fair
Best time
6:40 AM
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Pleasant Creek
Manchester, IA· 42.4831, -91.4398
Brown Trout • Brook Trout
Today's fishing
61.0Fair
Best time
6:41 AM
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Casey Barrow Access Beach
Burlington, IA· 40.9632, -91.0267
Channel Catfish • Flathead Catfish • Freshwater Drum
Today's fishing
62.0Fair
Best time
6:36 AM
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Finchford Access (Cedar River)
Janesville, IA· 42.6318, -92.5186
Smallmouth Bass • Walleye • Northern Pike
Today's fishing
61.0Fair
Best time
6:45 AM
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Popular species in Iowa
Fishing regulations in Iowa
Always confirm current seasons, size limits, and license requirements with the official state wildlife agency before fishing.
Iowa DNR — official regulations