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Fishing regulations at River Side Park, 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 Smallmouth bass as of April 13th, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.
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FAQ about River Side Park fishing
- Smallmouth bass - 9 members reported to have caught this fish
- Northern pike - 7 members reported to have caught this fish
- Largemouth bass - 8 members reported to have caught this fish
- @camdynseeley reported a nice Northern pike.
- @maxsmokesbass reported a nice Largemouth bass.
- @camdynseeley reported a nice Freshwater drum.
- @weathermanwill12 reported a nice Rock bass.
- @weathermanwill12 reported a nice Smallmouth bass.
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