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Freshwater drum

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Channel catfish

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Channel catfish

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Flathead catfish

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General info

North Skunk River is a stream located in Jasper County, Iowa, United States. It is also intersecting with Keokuk County, Iowa. It is most popular for fishing Flathead catfish, Channel catfish, and Freshwater drum.

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41Β°37β€²43.7β€³N 92Β°48β€²52.9β€³W
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Fishing regulations at North Skunk River, 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 species as of May 13, 2025. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

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Cities nearby

Newton

12.5 miles away

Oskaloosa

24.9 miles away

Marshalltown

28.4 miles away

Altoona

34.3 miles away

Ankeny

41.3 miles away

Des Moines

41.3 miles away

Indianola

43.0 miles away

Norwalk

46.3 miles away

Johnston

46.8 miles away

Ottumwa

46.8 miles away

Ames

49.8 miles away

Urbandale

49.9 miles away

West Des Moines

50.2 miles away

Grimes

50.7 miles away

Clive

50.8 miles away

Waukee

55.4 miles away

Fairfield

61.5 miles away

Boone

62.0 miles away

North Liberty

62.6 miles away

Cedar Rapids

63.0 miles away

Coralville

63.0 miles away

Waterloo

64.2 miles away

Cedar Falls

64.3 miles away

Iowa City

66.3 miles away

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the North Skunk River is a stream located in Jasper County, Iowa, United States. It is also intersecting with Keokuk County, Iowa. Its coordinates are:
41Β°37β€²43.7β€³N 92Β°48β€²52.9β€³W
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