🐟 What fish can you catch in Fort Dodge?

Most commonly caught species around Fort Dodge , IA : Largemouth bass - 701 reported catches Channel catfish - 178 reported catches Smallmouth bass - 152 reported catches Bluegill - 103 reported catches Walleye - 102 reported catches .

📢 What are the latest Fort Dodge fishing reports?

The latest Fort Dodge , IA fishing reports are: @terrencephanyanouvong reported a nice Largemouth bass at Briggs Woods Lake . @brennenstickrod reported a nice Largemouth bass at Brushy Creek Lake . @brennenstickrod reported a nice Largemouth bass at Brushy Creek Lake . @brennenstickrod reported a nice Northern pike at Brushy Creek . @2muchbass reported a nice Largemouth bass at Badger Lake . .

Fishing in Fort Dodge, IA

Q: 🎣 Where to fish in Fort Dodge, Iowa?

Anglers in Fort Dodge , IA recommend these top fishing spots: Des Moines River (Iowa) , Brushy Creek , East Fork Des Moines River (Iowa) , Brushy Creek Lake , Badger Lake .

Q: 📅 What is the best time to go fishing in Fort Dodge?

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Iowa, United States

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Top fish species in Fort Dodge

Latest Fort Dodge fishing reports

Largemouth bass

Briggs Woods Lake

16 in · 2 lb

Largemouth bass

Brushy Creek Lake

length · weight

Largemouth bass

Brushy Creek Lake

length · weight

Northern pike

Brushy Creek

length · weight

Largemouth bass

Badger Lake

length · weight

Smallmouth bass

9 in · 1 lb

Smallmouth bass

7 in · 6 oz

Rock bass

6 in · 5 oz

Creek chub

Prairie Creek

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Northern pike

Elm Lake

16 in · 1 lb

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Fishing regulations in Fort Dodge

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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.

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FAQ about Fort Dodge fishing

Anglers in Fort Dodge, IA recommend these top fishing spots: Des Moines River (Iowa), Brushy Creek, East Fork Des Moines River (Iowa), Brushy Creek Lake, and Badger Lake.

Most commonly caught species around Fort Dodge, IA:

Largemouth bass - 701 reported catches
Channel catfish - 178 reported catches
Smallmouth bass - 152 reported catches
Bluegill - 103 reported catches
Walleye - 102 reported catches

The latest Fort Dodge, IA fishing reports are:

@terrencephanyanouvong reported a nice Largemouth bass at Briggs Woods Lake.
@brennenstickrod reported a nice Largemouth bass at Brushy Creek Lake.
@brennenstickrod reported a nice Largemouth bass at Brushy Creek Lake.
@brennenstickrod reported a nice Northern pike at Brushy Creek.
@2muchbass reported a nice Largemouth bass at Badger Lake.

Download the and see today's Fishing and Weather Forecast for Fort Dodge, IA. We give you weather trends and help you find the perfect window to catch your next personal best. With Fishbrain Pro, you will get the following capabilities: