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Sportsman Lake

Iowa, United States

5.0Β·7 catches

Top fish species at Sportsman Lake

Sportsman Lake fishing reports

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Largemouth bass

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8 months ago

Largemouth bass

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4 years ago

Black crappie

13 in Β· 1 lb 3 oz

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4 years ago

Black crappie

12 in Β· 1 lb

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4 years ago

White crappie

12 in Β· 1 lb 1 oz

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6 years ago

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Largemouth bass

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General info

Sportsman Lake is a lake located in Iowa, United States. It is most popular for fishing Largemouth bass, Black crappie, and White crappie.

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Location

42Β°00β€²46.9β€³N 92Β°41β€²9.2β€³W
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Fishing regulations at Sportsman 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.

Below you will see fishing regulations for catching species as of March 30, 2025. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

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Sportsman Lake is a lake located in Iowa, United States. Its coordinates are:
42Β°00β€²46.9β€³N 92Β°41β€²9.2β€³W
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