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Yellow Banks

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Iowa, United States

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Largemouth bass

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Largemouth bass

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Largemouth bass

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Largemouth bass

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Largemouth bass

13 in · 1 lb 2 oz

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Bluegill

10 in · 1 lb

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General info

Yellow Banks is a lake located in Polk County, Iowa, United States. It is most popular for fishing Largemouth bass, Bluegill, and Black crappie.

Location

41°32′25.7″N 93°27′37.1″W
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Fishing regulations at Yellow Banks, 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.

Below you will see fishing regulations for catching Largemouth bass as of April 18th, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

Largemouth bass

Seasons

Open

Bag limit

3

Min size

18"

Measurement

Total Length

Aggregate

3
18-inch minimum at lakes Ada Hayden (Story); Ahquabi, Hooper (Warren); Big Creek, Thomas Mitchell, Yellow Banks (Polk); Casey (Tama); Cold Springs (Cass); Green Valley (Union); Hendricks (Howard); Krumm (Jasper); Little Wall (Hamilton); Lost Grove (Scott); Mill Creek (O'Brien); Pleasant Creek (Linn); Smith (Kossuth); and South Prairie (Black Hawk)

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Regulations for

41°32′25.7″N 93°27′37.1″W
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FAQ about Yellow Banks fishing

Yellow Banks is a lake located in Polk County, Iowa, United States. Its coordinates are:
41°32′25.7″N 93°27′37.1″W
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