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George Recreation Trail Pond Loop

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Iowa, United States

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Common carp

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Channel catfish

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General info

George Recreation Trail Pond Loop is a lake located in Lyon County, Iowa, United States. It is most popular for fishing Channel catfish, Largemouth bass, and Black bullhead.

Location

43°20′47.4″N 96°00′5.8″W
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Fishing regulations at George Recreation Trail Pond Loop, IA

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 Channel catfish as of May 3rd, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

Channel catfish

Seasons

Open

Bag limit

8

Special gear

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8

No closed season. No size limit.

Daily Bag and Possession Limits: 

  • Inland lakes: daily bag limit = 8 catfish (blue, channel, and flathead, combined); possession limit = 30 catfish. 
  • Coralville, Rathbun, Red Rock, and Saylorville Reservoirs: daily bag limit = 8 catfish (blue, channel, and flathead, combined); possession limit = 30 catfish.
  • Inland streams: daily bag limit = 15 catfish (blue, channel, and flathead, combined); possession limit = 30 catfish.
  • Boundary rivers:
  • Mississippi River: no bag or possession limit on the Mississippi River 
  • Other boundary rivers: same as streams

Ictalurus punctatus

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43°20′47.4″N 96°00′5.8″W
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George Recreation Trail Pond Loop is a lake located in Lyon County, Iowa, United States. Its coordinates are:
43°20′47.4″N 96°00′5.8″W
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