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Raccoon River
Source VerifiedWest Des Moines, IA
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About 1523.2 miles from you.
Today's fishing score
80.0Very Good
Sunrise 6:48 AM
Sunset 5:03 PM
4 species
0 recent catches
Current weather
50°F
Light rain
Feels like:44°F
Humidity:83%
Wind:12 mph
Wind dir:315°
Precip:0"
Live conditions via wttr.in. Weather can change quickly — always confirm before you go.
Best fishing times today
Morning
6:18 AM – 8:18 AM
Excellent
Evening
3:33 PM – 5:33 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.
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Parking Shore access Boat launch Restrooms
Central Iowa sand-bottom river offering great wading and kayak angling for smallmouth bass, walleye, and catfish.
Verification & source
Verification level
Source Verified
Source
Iowa DNR
Last checked
2026-09-13
Confidence
70/100
Recent catches
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