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Backbone Lake

Iowa, United States

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Backbone Lake fishing reports

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Smallmouth bass

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Largemouth bass

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Largemouth bass

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Largemouth bass

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Rainbow trout

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Rainbow trout

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General info

Backbone Lake is a lake located in Delaware County, Iowa, United States. It is most popular for fishing Largemouth bass, Rainbow trout, and Smallmouth bass.

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42°36′29″N 91°32′34.2″W
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Fishing regulations at Backbone 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.

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Cities nearby

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85.0 miles away

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85.6 miles away

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87.1 miles away

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90.4 miles away

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92.8 miles away

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East Moline

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Oskaloosa

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Fairfield

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Ottumwa

118.6 miles away

Burlington

126.3 miles away

Galesburg

129.3 miles away

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FAQ about Backbone Lake fishing

Backbone Lake is a lake located in Delaware County, Iowa, United States. Its coordinates are:
42°36′29″N 91°32′34.2″W
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