🐟 What fish can you catch in Grimes?

Most commonly caught species around Grimes , IA : Largemouth bass - 11,774 reported catches Channel catfish - 1,844 reported catches Bluegill - 1,834 reported catches Black crappie - 774 reported catches Smallmouth bass - 702 reported catches .

📢 What are the latest Grimes fishing reports?

The latest Grimes , IA fishing reports are: @coophfdh reported a nice Largemouth bass at Ironwood South Pond . @Caleb56643335 reported a nice Largemouth bass at Ada Hayden Heritage Park Lake . @owen.sheridan reported a nice Channel catfish at Cedar Lake . @FXMLDR reported a nice Largemouth bass at Park Side Pond . @FXMLDR reported a nice Largemouth bass at Park Side Pond . .

Fishing in Grimes, IA

Q: 🎣 Where to fish in Grimes, Iowa?

Anglers in Grimes , IA recommend these top fishing spots: Big Creek Lake , Saylorville Lake , Raccoon River , Terra Lake , Grays Lake .

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

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Top fish species in Grimes

Latest Grimes fishing reports

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Largemouth bass

Ironwood South Pond

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Largemouth bass

Ada Hayden Heritage Park Lake

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56 minutes ago

Channel catfish

Cedar Lake

24 in · 5 lb 2 oz

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5 hours ago

Largemouth bass

Park Side Pond

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5 hours ago

Largemouth bass

Park Side Pond

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6 hours ago

Largemouth bass

Middle Eagle Park Pond

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1 hour ago

Hybrid striped bass

Cedar Lake

3 in · 2 oz

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7 hours ago

Smallmouth bass

Ada Hayden Heritage Park Lake

11 in · 1 lb

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Green sunfish

Cedar Lake

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7 hours ago

Largemouth bass

Ada Hayden Heritage Park Lake

10 in · 1 lb

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Fishing regulations in Grimes

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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 22, 2025. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

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FAQ about Grimes fishing

Anglers in Grimes, IA recommend these top fishing spots: Big Creek Lake, Saylorville Lake, Raccoon River, Terra Lake, and Grays Lake.

Most commonly caught species around Grimes, IA:

Largemouth bass - 11,774 reported catches
Channel catfish - 1,844 reported catches
Bluegill - 1,834 reported catches
Black crappie - 774 reported catches
Smallmouth bass - 702 reported catches

The latest Grimes, IA fishing reports are:

@coophfdh reported a nice Largemouth bass at Ironwood South Pond.
@Caleb56643335 reported a nice Largemouth bass at Ada Hayden Heritage Park Lake.
@owen.sheridan reported a nice Channel catfish at Cedar Lake.
@FXMLDR reported a nice Largemouth bass at Park Side Pond.
@FXMLDR reported a nice Largemouth bass at Park Side Pond.

Download the and see today's Fishing and Weather Forecast for Grimes, 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: