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Fishing regulations at Rush Lake, IA
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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 Bluegill as of May 11th, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.
Seasons
Bag limit
Special gear
No closed season. No size limit.
Daily Bag and Possession Limits:
- Inland waters: 25 daily for Bluegill on public waters and no possession limit for either. No daily limit for Bluegill or on private waters.
- Boundary rivers:
- Missouri and Big Sioux Rivers - None.
- Mississippi River and connected backwaters; daily bag limit of 25 and possession limit of 50 for Bluegill and Pumpkinseed combined.
Lepomis macrochirus
Regulations for
FAQ about Rush Lake fishing
- Bluegill - 1 members reported to have caught this fish
- @vincent-beebe reported a nice Bluegill.
- @vincent-beebe reported a nice Bluegill.
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