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Fishing in Ankeny, IA

Iowa, United States

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Efnor Estates

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Largemouth bass

Loupee Park Pond

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Largemouth bass

Loupee Park Pond

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Largemouth bass

Magnolia Creek

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Bluegill

Aurora Ave Pond

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Bluegill

Aurora Ave Pond

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Creek chub

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Largemouth bass

Promenade Park

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Largemouth bass

Promenade Park

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Largemouth bass

Yellow Banks

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About Ankeny fishing

Check out the best fishing spots in and around Ankeny, Iowa. Anglers using Fishbrain have logged: 11,714 catches for Largemouth bass, 1,825 catches for Bluegill, and 1,740 catches for Channel catfish.

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Fishing regulations in Ankeny

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Fishing regulations in Iowa can change throughout the year. Make sure to check this page before fishing for the most up to date rules and regulations for the current season. Local regulations govern when you can fish, the max size of the fish you can keep, how many fish you can keep, and more.

Below you will see fishing regulations for catching species as of April 21, 2025. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

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Anglers in Ankeny, IA recommend these top fishing spots: Big Creek Lake, Saylorville Lake, Terra Lake, Grays Lake, and South Skunk River.
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