Top fish species at Rush Chute

Flathead catfish
Flathead catfish
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Flathead catfish

13 in · 2 lb

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General info

Rush Chute is a stream located in Des Moines County, Iowa, United States. It is most popular for fishing Flathead catfish.

Location

40°50′25.4″N 91°05′17.6″W
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Fishing regulations at Rush Chute, 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 Flathead catfish as of April 21st, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

Flathead catfish

Seasons

Open

Special gear

 no bag or possession limit on the Mississippi River
Very good

Pylodictis olivaris

Regulations for

40°50′25.4″N 91°05′17.6″W
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Cities nearby

Burlington

3.0 miles away

Carman

7.3 miles away

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9.9 miles away

Lomax

11.2 miles away

Biggsville

11.9 miles away

Media

14.2 miles away

Dallas City

14.7 miles away

Pontoosuc

16.0 miles away

Raritan

17.0 miles away

New London

17.3 miles away

Kirkwood

17.9 miles away

Oakville

17.9 miles away

La Harpe

18.7 miles away

Niota

18.7 miles away

Keithsburg

19.7 miles away

Fort Madison

20.5 miles away

Little York

21.3 miles away

Blandinsville

22.9 miles away

Roseville

23.5 miles away

Monmouth

23.8 miles away

Nauvoo

25.5 miles away

Ferris

26.0 miles away

Sciota

26.2 miles away

Houghton

27.6 miles away

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FAQ about Rush Chute fishing

the Rush Chute is a stream located in Des Moines County, Iowa, United States. Its coordinates are:
40°50′25.4″N 91°05′17.6″W
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