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Upper Brown Lake

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Iowa, United States

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Smallmouth bass

15 in · 2 lb

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Largemouth bass

18 in · 3 lb

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15 in · 3 lb 4 oz

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General info

Upper Brown Lake is a lake located in Jackson County, Iowa, United States. It is most popular for fishing Smallmouth bass and Largemouth bass.

Location

42°09′20.5″N 90°15′45.6″W
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Fishing regulations at Upper Brown 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 Smallmouth bass as of April 22nd, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

Smallmouth bass

It is unlawful to harvest, possess, land, purchase, sell, or exchange this species.

Catch and release only at lakes Brown (Jackson) and Wapello (Davis)

Micropterus dolomieui

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42°09′20.5″N 90°15′45.6″W
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FAQ about Upper Brown Lake fishing

Upper Brown Lake is a lake located in Jackson County, Iowa, United States. Its coordinates are:
42°09′20.5″N 90°15′45.6″W
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