Find tips, maps, regulations, and the best spots for fishing in Iowa’s lakes, rivers, and streams, from the DNR.

DNR’s weekly fishing report is broken down by counties or regions – northwest, northeast, Mississippi river, southeast and southwest. You can check the activity of your favorite lake or …

Learn more about fishing laws, licenses, and regulations from the Iowa Department of Natural Resources.

3 days ago · The Iowa Department of Natural Resources issues a weekly fishing report on Thursdays in an effort to provide the latest information heading into the weekend. The weekly …

Explore one of the greatest, most complex river ecosystems in the world, a haven for wildlife and some of Iowa's best fishing for Walleye, Paddlefish, and more.

Iowa is home to almost 170 different species of fish, including some that are rare and difficult to find, some that are invasive, and some that are our favorite to catch! Search by name or …

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Many of Iowa’s thousands of lakes and ponds number are stocked and managed by the Iowa DNR, offering abundant fishing, especially of panfish like crappie and bluegill. Several lakes …

Visit the DNR fisheries website at www.iowadnr.gov/fishing to find out more about Iowa fish and fishing. Looking for information on hunting, boating and camping? Go to www.iowadnr.gov.

Iowa residents and nonresidents 16 years old and older must have a valid Iowa fishing license to fish private ponds and lakes, and trout streams. Only owners or tenants of land and their …