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Thompson River

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Iowa, United States

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Channel catfish

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Blue catfish

26 in · 10 lb 8 oz

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Channel catfish

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General info

Thompson River is a stream located in Decatur County, Iowa, United States. It is also intersecting with Ringgold County, Iowa and Harrison County, Missouri. It is most popular for fishing Smallmouth bass, Channel catfish, and Largemouth bass.

Location

40°51′33.6″N 93°57′54.2″W
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Fishing regulations at Thompson 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.

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Kirksville

86.1 miles away

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Fairfield

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Fort Dodge

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North Liberty

136.6 miles away

Cedar Falls

138.7 miles away

Waterloo

140.2 miles away

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FAQ about Thompson River fishing

the Thompson River is a stream located in Decatur County, Iowa, United States. It is also intersecting with Ringgold County, Iowa and Harrison County, Missouri. Its coordinates are:
40°51′33.6″N 93°57′54.2″W
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