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Fishing regulations at Maquoketa River, 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 Smallmouth bass as of May 3rd, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.
It is unlawful to harvest, possess, land, purchase, sell, or exchange this species.
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- Smallmouth bass - 90 members reported to have caught this fish
- Walleye - 47 members reported to have caught this fish
- Largemouth bass - 50 members reported to have caught this fish
- @JSfishing2026 reported a nice Walleye.
- @JSfishing2026 reported a nice Golden redhorse.
- @JSfishing2026 reported a nice Smallmouth bass.
- @JSfishing2026 reported a nice River carpsucker.
- @JSfishing2026 reported a nice Largemouth bass.
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