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Fishing in Rock Falls, IA

Iowa, United States

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Top fish species in Rock Falls

Largemouth bass
Largemouth bass
Smallmouth bass
Smallmouth bass
Walleye
Walleye
Northern pike
Northern pike
Bluegill
Bluegill

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Yellow bass

Clear Lake

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South Bay

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Smallmouth bass

7 in · 5 oz

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Channel catfish

20 in · 5 lb

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Channel catfish

Shell Rock River (Iowa)

18 in · 2 lb

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Channel catfish

Shell Rock River (Iowa)

20 in · 2 lb 5 oz

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Channel catfish

Shell Rock River (Iowa)

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Rainbow trout

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Common carp

East Branch Beaverdam Creek

24 in · 7 lb 7 oz

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Largemouth bass

Silver Lake

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About Rock Falls fishing

Check out the best fishing spots in and around Rock Falls, Iowa. Anglers using Fishbrain have logged: 1,493 catches for Largemouth bass, 418 catches for Smallmouth bass, and 392 catches for Walleye.

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Fishing regulations in Rock Falls

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 Largemouth bass as of July 25th, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

Largemouth bass

Seasons

Open

Bag limit

3

Min size

12"

Measurement

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Special gear

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3
Restrictions & requirements
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Statewide regulations: No closed season.Daily bag limit = 3 bass (largemouth, smallmouth, and spotted bass, combined).Daily possession limit = 6 bass (combined)EXCEPTIONS:All black bass caught from the following stream segments and lakes must be released alive immediately: Brown Lake (Jackson)Cedar River (Mitchell) extending downstream from the bridge on county road A19 east of Otranto as posted to the bridge on county road T26 south of St. Ansgar Maquoketa River (Delaware) extending downstream from below Lake Delhi Dam as posted to the first county gravel road bridge Middle Raccoon River (Guthrie) extending downstream from below Lake Panorama Dam as posted to the dam at Redfield Upper Iowa River (Winneshiek) extending downstream from the Fifth Street bridge in Decorah as posted to the upper dam Wapello Lake (Davis).Inland Waters: Minimum size = 15-inches in all public lakes, including Coralville, Rathbun, Saylorville, and Red Rock reservoirs except as otherwise posted, including: Ada Hayden (Story): 18-inch minimumAhquabi, Hooper (Warren): 18-inch minimumBig Creek: 18-inch minimumCasey (Tama): 18-inch minimumCold Springs (Cass): 18-inch minimumGreen Valley (Union): 18-inch minimumHawthorn (Mahaska): all 12 to 16-inch fish must be immediately released!Hendricks (Howard): 18-inch minimumKrumm (Jasper): 18-inch minimumLittle Wall (Hamilton): 18-inch minimumLost Grove (Scott): 18-inch minimumMill Creek (O'Brien): 18-inch minimumPleasant Creek (Linn): 18-inch minimumSmith (Kossuth): 18-inch minimumSouth Prairie (Black Hawk): 18-inch minimum Sugema (Van Buren): all 12 to 18-inch fish must be immediately released! Swan Lake (Carroll): 16-inch minimumThomas Mitchell: 18-inch minimumYellow Banks (Polk): 18-inch minimumInterior Streams & River Impoundments Minimum size limit = 12-inch minimum except Boundary Rivers (including associated chutes and backwaters where intermittent or constant flow occur)Daily Bag Limit = 5 bass (largemouth, smallmouth, and spotted bass, combined).Possession Limit = 10 bass (largemouth, smallmouth, and spotted bass, combined).Mississippi River: Minimum size = 14-inches total length. Missouri River: Minimum size = 12-inches total length.
Edibility
Very good Catch, Clean, Cook Largemouth Bass by BlueGabe
Synonyms

Micropterus nigricans

Regulations for

43°12′25.6″N 93°05′13.2″W
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FAQ about Rock Falls fishing

🎣 Where to fish in Rock Falls, Iowa?
Anglers in Rock Falls, IA recommend these top fishing spots: Cedar River, Shell Rock River (Iowa), Winnebago River, Rudd Lake, and Lester Milligan Park.
🐟 What fish can you catch in Rock Falls?
Most commonly caught species around Rock Falls, IA:
📢 What are the latest Rock Falls fishing reports?
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