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Fishing in Cedar Rapids, IA

Iowa, United States

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Black crappie

Lake MacBride

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Hybrid striped bass

Lake MacBride

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Walleye

Cedar River

21 in · 3 lb 2 oz

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Largemouth bass

Lake MacBride

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Channel catfish

Lakeview Lake

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Northern pike

Cedar River

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Largemouth bass

Dovetail Recreational Area

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Walleye

Cedar River

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Largemouth bass

Iowa River Trail Pond

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Channel catfish

Lakeview Lake

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About Cedar Rapids fishing

Check out the best fishing spots in and around Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Anglers using Fishbrain have logged: 4,802 catches for Largemouth bass, 1,175 catches for Channel catfish, and 964 catches for Bluegill.

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Fishing regulations in Cedar Rapids

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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 24, 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 Cedar Rapids, IA recommend these top fishing spots: Cedar River, Lake MacBride, Pleasant Creek Lake, Cedar Lake, and Indian Creek.
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