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Fishing regulations at Pigeon Creek, 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 Flathead catfish as of May 4th, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.
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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
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FAQ about Pigeon Creek fishing
- Flathead catfish - 3 members reported to have caught this fish
- Northern pike - 1 members reported to have caught this fish
- Channel catfish - 1 members reported to have caught this fish
- @mgobar reported a nice Channel catfish.
- @cameron.waldron reported a nice Walleye.
- @cameron.waldron reported a nice Common carp.
- @jarusperelman reported a nice Grass carp.
- @nicholszach reported a nice Northern pike.
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