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Mcdonald Slough

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Iowa, United States

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Top fish species at Mcdonald Slough

Northern pike
Northern pike
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General info

Mcdonald Slough is a stream located in Allamakee County, Iowa, United States. It is most popular for fishing Northern pike.

Location

43°10′34.7″N 91°09′34.2″W
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Fishing regulations at Mcdonald Slough, 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 Northern pike as of May 1st, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

Northern pike

Seasons

Open

Bag limit

5

Special gear

Daily of 5 and possession of 10 on the Mississippi and Missouri Rivers and a daily of 6 and possession of 12 on the Big Sioux River. 

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43°10′34.7″N 91°09′34.2″W
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FAQ about Mcdonald Slough fishing

the Mcdonald Slough is a stream located in Allamakee County, Iowa, United States. Its coordinates are:
43°10′34.7″N 91°09′34.2″W
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