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East Branch Iowa River

Iowa, United States

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East Branch Iowa River fishing reports

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Common carp

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Largemouth bass

15 in Β· 3 lb

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Northern pike

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Northern pike

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Largemouth bass

13 in Β· 3 lb

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General info

East Branch Iowa River is a stream located in Hancock County, Iowa, United States. It is also intersecting with Wright County, Iowa. It is most popular for fishing Northern pike, Common carp, and Largemouth bass.

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43Β°01β€²28.7β€³N 93Β°38β€²40.5β€³W
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Fishing regulations at East Branch Iowa River, 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 14, 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 East Branch Iowa River fishing

the East Branch Iowa River is a stream located in Hancock County, Iowa, United States. It is also intersecting with Wright County, Iowa. Its coordinates are:
43Β°01β€²28.7β€³N 93Β°38β€²40.5β€³W
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