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Big Bear Creek

Iowa, United States

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Largemouth bass

18 in Β· 2 lb

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Channel catfish

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Channel catfish

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Channel catfish

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Hybrid striped bass

29 in Β· 7 lb 5 oz

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White bass

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General info

Big Bear Creek is a stream located in Poweshiek County, Iowa, United States. It is also intersecting with Iowa County, Iowa. It is most popular for fishing Largemouth bass, Channel catfish, and Walleye.

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41Β°47β€²47.8β€³N 92Β°41β€²47.4β€³W
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Fishing regulations at Big Bear Creek, 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 species as of May 12, 2025. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

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FAQ about Big Bear Creek fishing

the Big Bear Creek is a stream located in Poweshiek County, Iowa, United States. It is also intersecting with Iowa County, Iowa. Its coordinates are:
41Β°47β€²47.8β€³N 92Β°41β€²47.4β€³W
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