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Fishing in Fort Dodge, IA

Iowa, United States

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Walleye

Boone River

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Largemouth bass

FIsh Pond Park

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Northern hogsucker

Boone River

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Smallmouth bass

FIsh Pond Park

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Black crappie

Brushy Creek Lake

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Common carp

Boone River

22 in · 5 lb

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Creek chub

Brewers Creek

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Northern pike

Boone River

24 in · 5 lb

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Yellow perch

Brushy Creek

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Black crappie

Amstrong Park Pond

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About Fort Dodge fishing

Check out the best fishing spots in and around Fort Dodge, Iowa. Anglers using Fishbrain have logged: 627 catches for Largemouth bass, 150 catches for Channel catfish, and 125 catches for Smallmouth bass.

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7-day weather forecast in Fort Dodge

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72 °F54 °F

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60 °F45 °F

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56 °F37 °F

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52 °F37 °F

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Fishing regulations in Fort Dodge

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 species as of April 17, 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 Fort Dodge, IA recommend these top fishing spots: Brushy Creek, Brushy Creek Lake, Badger Lake, Moorland Pond, and Prairie Pond W.A..
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