🐟 What fish can you catch in Burr Oak?

Most commonly caught species around Burr Oak , IA : Rainbow trout - 559 reported catches Brown trout - 426 reported catches Largemouth bass - 359 reported catches Smallmouth bass - 121 reported catches Bluegill - 83 reported catches .

📢 What are the latest Burr Oak fishing reports?

The latest Burr Oak , IA fishing reports are: @LakeLegend12 reported a nice Rainbow trout at South Branch Root River . @KatfishLuvr999 reported a nice Eyetail bowfin . @KatfishLuvr999 reported a nice Eyetail bowfin . @benmorrison4639 reported a nice Brown trout . @rachelmairose reported a nice Brown trout . .

Fishing in Burr Oak, IA

Q: 🎣 Where to fish in Burr Oak, Iowa?

Anglers in Burr Oak , IA recommend these top fishing spots: Upper Iowa River (MN) , Turkey River , Trout Run , South Bear Creek , Twin Spring .

Q: 📅 What is the best time to go fishing in Burr Oak?

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Iowa, United States

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Top fish species in Burr Oak

Latest Burr Oak fishing reports

Rainbow trout

South Branch Root River

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Eyetail bowfin

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Eyetail bowfin

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Brown trout

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Brown trout

13 in · 1 lb

Creek chub

South Branch Root River

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Creek chub

South Branch Root River

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Brook trout

12 in · 1 lb

Brook trout

Trout Run

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Brown trout

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Fishing regulations in Burr Oak

Disclaimer: Always check local fishing regulations, water access rights and land ownership before fishing, regardless of any catches logged in that area by the Fishbrain community. Fishbrain has mapped millions of acres of government-owned land across the USA to help you identify potential fishing access, but you are responsible for ensuring compliance with all legal requirements.

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 Rainbow trout as of May 28th, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

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Rainbow trout

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Licensed anglers must pay the Trout Fee to fish for or possess trout. Children (under 16) may fish for trout without paying the Trout Fee if they fish with a licensed adult who has paid the Trout Fee.

No closed season. No size limit. Possession limit = 10 trout total (all species combined).

Exceptions to statewide regulations:

Size Limit: 14-inch minimum length limit for all trout in Spring Branch (Delaware), from the spring source to County Hwy. D5X as posted, and on Brown Trout only in portions of Bloody Run Creek (Clayton) where posted.
Catch & Release Only: You must release alive immediately all trout caught from the posted portion of Hewett and Ensign Creeks; McLoud Run; and Waterloo Creek; and Brown Trout caught from French Creek and West Fork of French Creek; and Brook Trout caught from Casey Springs, Falcon Springs Pine Spring Creek and South Pine Creek.
Artificial Lure Only: You can only use artificial lures in the posted areas of Bloody Run Creek, Ensign Creek and Hewett Creek (Ensign Hollow), French Creek, McLoud Run, South Pine Creek, Spring Branch, Waterloo Creek, Casey Springs, Falcon Springs and Pine Spring Creek. Artificial lures don't

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Oncorhynchus mykiss

Regulations for

43°27′28.8″N 91°51′42.8″W

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FAQ about Burr Oak fishing

Anglers in Burr Oak, IA recommend these top fishing spots: Upper Iowa River (MN), Turkey River, Trout Run, South Bear Creek, and Twin Spring.

Most commonly caught species around Burr Oak, IA:

Rainbow trout - 559 reported catches
Brown trout - 426 reported catches
Largemouth bass - 359 reported catches
Smallmouth bass - 121 reported catches
Bluegill - 83 reported catches

The latest Burr Oak, IA fishing reports are:

@LakeLegend12 reported a nice Rainbow trout at South Branch Root River.
@KatfishLuvr999 reported a nice Eyetail bowfin.
@KatfishLuvr999 reported a nice Eyetail bowfin.
@benmorrison4639 reported a nice Brown trout.
@rachelmairose reported a nice Brown trout.

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