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Bear Creek

Iowa, United States

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Bear Creek fishing reports

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Smallmouth bass

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Smallmouth bass

3 in Β· 1 lb

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Smallmouth bass

15 in Β· 2 lb 6 oz

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Smallmouth bass

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Smallmouth bass

15 in Β· 4 lb

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General info

Bear Creek is a stream located in Benton County, Iowa, United States. It is also intersecting with Linn County, Iowa. It is most popular for fishing Smallmouth bass, Largemouth bass, and Northern pike.

Location

42Β°07β€²3.3β€³N 91Β°54β€²51.4β€³W
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Fishing regulations at Bear 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 species as of May 7, 2025. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

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East Moline

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Burlington

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Galesburg

113.2 miles away

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FAQ about Bear Creek fishing

the Bear Creek is a stream located in Benton County, Iowa, United States. It is also intersecting with Linn County, Iowa. Its coordinates are:
42Β°07β€²3.3β€³N 91Β°54β€²51.4β€³W
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