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Iowa River

Iowa, United States

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Meanmouth bass

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General info

Iowa River is a stream located in Louisa County, Iowa, United States. It is also intersecting with Benton County, Iowa. It is most popular for fishing Walleye, Channel catfish, and Smallmouth bass.

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41Β°24β€²38.7β€³N 91Β°27β€²42β€³W
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Fishing regulations at Iowa 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 8, 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

Iowa City

17.3 miles away

Muscatine

20.4 miles away

Coralville

21.1 miles away

North Liberty

24.3 miles away

Fairfield

38.4 miles away

Cedar Rapids

40.0 miles away

Marion

44.3 miles away

Burlington

45.2 miles away

Davenport

45.4 miles away

Rock Island

45.7 miles away

Moline

50.4 miles away

Bettendorf

52.1 miles away

East Moline

56.1 miles away

Ottumwa

56.6 miles away

Oskaloosa

61.7 miles away

Galesburg

64.8 miles away

Keokuk

69.2 miles away

Clinton

69.8 miles away

Kewanee

80.5 miles away

Newton

84.0 miles away

Dubuque

84.7 miles away

Marshalltown

86.1 miles away

Waterloo

87.6 miles away

Cedar Falls

92.0 miles away

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FAQ about Iowa River fishing

the Iowa River is a stream located in Louisa County, Iowa, United States. It is also intersecting with Benton County, Iowa. Its coordinates are:
41Β°24β€²38.7β€³N 91Β°27β€²42β€³W
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