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Channel catfish
Channel catfish
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Channel catfish

24 in · 5 lb

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16 in · 3 lb

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General info

Honey Creek is a stream located in Van Buren County, Iowa, United States. It is most popular for fishing Channel catfish.

Location

40°45′1.9″N 91°48′10″W
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Fishing regulations at Honey 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 Channel catfish as of April 27th, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

Channel catfish

Seasons

Open

Bag limit

8

Special gear

Aggregate

8

No closed season. No size limit.

Daily Bag and Possession Limits: 

  • Inland lakes: daily bag limit = 8 catfish (blue, channel, and flathead, combined); possession limit = 30 catfish. 
  • Coralville, Rathbun, Red Rock, and Saylorville Reservoirs: daily bag limit = 8 catfish (blue, channel, and flathead, combined); possession limit = 30 catfish.
  • Inland streams: daily bag limit = 15 catfish (blue, channel, and flathead, combined); possession limit = 30 catfish.
  • Boundary rivers:
  • Mississippi River: no bag or possession limit on the Mississippi River 
  • Other boundary rivers: same as streams

Ictalurus punctatus

Regulations for

40°45′1.9″N 91°48′10″W
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26.2 miles away

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32.1 miles away

Winfield

32.2 miles away

Warsaw

33.9 miles away

Dallas City

34.4 miles away

Burlington

35.7 miles away

Elvaston

38.0 miles away

Lomax

38.4 miles away

Ferris

38.5 miles away

Carman

38.8 miles away

Carthage

42.4 miles away

Basco

43.1 miles away

La Harpe

45.1 miles away

Oakville

46.3 miles away

Oquawka

46.4 miles away

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FAQ about Honey Creek fishing

the Honey Creek is a stream located in Van Buren County, Iowa, United States. Its coordinates are:
40°45′1.9″N 91°48′10″W
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