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Largemouth bass

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Black crappie

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Walleye

28 in · 8 lb

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Largemouth bass

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General info

Mud Hen Lake is a lake located in Allamakee County, Iowa, United States. It is most popular for fishing Largemouth bass, Black crappie, and Walleye.

Location

43°09′34.5″N 91°08′54.2″W
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When are Largemouth Bass biting on Mud Hen Lake?

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Fishing regulations at Mud Hen Lake, 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 13th, 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

5

Min size

14"

Measurement

Total Length

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5
Daily Bag & Possession Limit: Boundary Rivers - combined daily 5 and possession of 10 Length Limits - 14-inch minimum on the Mississippi River and 12-inch minimum length limit on the Missouri River. Associated chutes and backwaters of the border rivers are included where intermittent or constant flow occur. No length limit on the Big Sioux River. Browns Lake Mississippi River (Jackson) is catch and release only.

Micropterus nigricans

Regulations for

43°09′34.5″N 91°08′54.2″W
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FAQ about Mud Hen Lake fishing

Mud Hen Lake is a lake located in Allamakee County, Iowa, United States. Its coordinates are:
43°09′34.5″N 91°08′54.2″W
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