🐟 What fish can you catch in Waterloo?

Most commonly caught species around Waterloo , IA : Largemouth bass - 2,491 reported catches Smallmouth bass - 1,089 reported catches Northern pike - 547 reported catches Channel catfish - 526 reported catches Walleye - 489 reported catches .

📢 What are the latest Waterloo fishing reports?

The latest Waterloo , IA fishing reports are: @ryker-armstrong reported a nice White crappie at Wapsipinicon River . @theovanderzanden reported a nice Largemouth bass at Big Woods Lake . .

Fishing in Waterloo, IA

Q: 🎣 Where to fish in Waterloo, Iowa?

Anglers in Waterloo , IA recommend these top fishing spots: Cedar River , Wapsipinicon River , Prairie Lakes , Shell Rock River (Iowa) , George Wyth Lake .

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

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Iowa, United States

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Top fish species in Waterloo

Latest Waterloo fishing reports

White crappie

Wapsipinicon River

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Big Woods Lake

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Largemouth bass

Big Woods Lake

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Big Woods Lake

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Big Woods Lake

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Big Woods Lake

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Largemouth bass

Black Hawk Creek

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Smallmouth bass

Wapsipinicon River

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Walleye

Wapsipinicon River

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Largemouth bass

Silver Lake

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Fishing regulations in Waterloo

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.

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FAQ about Waterloo fishing

Anglers in Waterloo, IA recommend these top fishing spots: Cedar River, Wapsipinicon River, Prairie Lakes, Shell Rock River (Iowa), and George Wyth Lake.

Most commonly caught species around Waterloo, IA:

Largemouth bass - 2,491 reported catches
Smallmouth bass - 1,089 reported catches
Northern pike - 547 reported catches
Channel catfish - 526 reported catches
Walleye - 489 reported catches

The latest Waterloo, IA fishing reports are:

@ryker-armstrong reported a nice White crappie at Wapsipinicon River.
@theovanderzanden reported a nice Largemouth bass at Big Woods Lake.

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