Fishing in Iowa

Iowa's rivers and lakes provide diverse freshwater fishing. Spirit Lake and Storm Lake are top walleye destinations. The Mississippi River border offers sauger, catfish, and bass. The Iowa Great Lakes in the northwest hold walleye, bass, and northern pike. Rathbun Lake is one of the Midwest's best crappie fisheries.

Top Species

• Walleye
• Largemouth Bass
• Catfish
• Northern Pike
• Crappie
• Channel Catfish

Top Waters

• Spirit Lake
• Rathbun Lake
• Mississippi River
• Iowa Great Lakes

Fishing Types

• Freshwater / lake / river fishing

Fishing License

Iowa DNR — visit their site for current regulations and license requirements.