Iowa Fishing Reports, Fishing Times, Licenses, and Campgrounds
Fish Species in Iowa
Largemouth Bass, Catfish, Bream/Bluegill, Crappie, Walleye, Bullhead, Smallmouth Bass, Northern Pike, Perch, and 51 more
Iowa Fishing by Water Type
Lakes: 278
Rivers/Streams: 1,978
Reservoirs: 164
Others: 170
All: 2,590
Iowa Fishing Reports
"My buddy and I hired a guide to get us spot on to silver carp........we..." Black Hawk Lake
"My wife and I enjoy the time fishing for Lake Trout. We troll with Desert..." Arrowhead Lake
"Lizard Lake has always been a poor lake for fishing. When the DNR drained..." Lizard Lake
"There's a surprising amount of water flow through the center to the north..." Cedar Lake
Iowa Fishing Spots
Iowa Fishing by City (continued)
Iowa Fishing Licenses
For Fishing License purchase, fishing rules, and fishing regulations please visit
Iowa Fish & Wildlife.
Please remember to check with the local Fish and Wildlife department to ensure the Fishing Spot is open to the public,
and respect all signs indicating private property or restricting access.
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Fishing in the state of Iowa, there are plenty of bodies of water to choose from. In fact, there are 2,590 bodies of water where fishing could be possible, such as Red Rock Dam, Saylorville Lake and Twelve Mile Lake. Fish for Northern Pike, Rainbow Trout or Largemouth Bass or one of the other 27 fish found in this state; and if you need gear get your fly fishing gear, baitcasting setup, trolling equipment, or spincasting gear out and find your new honey hole.
