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West Finger Lake

Iowa, United States

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West Finger Lake fishing reports

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Largemouth bass

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Largemouth bass

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Largemouth bass

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Largemouth bass

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Largemouth bass

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General info

West Finger Lake is a lake located in Linn County, Iowa, United States. It is most popular for fishing Largemouth bass, White crappie, and Black crappie.

Location

41Β°59β€²12.4β€³N 91Β°40β€²6.2β€³W
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Fishing regulations at West Finger 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 species as of May 12, 2025. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

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Cities nearby

Cedar Rapids

1.5 miles away

Marion

5.9 miles away

North Liberty

17.0 miles away

Coralville

20.2 miles away

Iowa City

23.9 miles away

Waterloo

49.4 miles away

Muscatine

49.9 miles away

Cedar Falls

54.5 miles away

Dubuque

60.7 miles away

Davenport

62.3 miles away

Marshalltown

63.6 miles away

Rock Island

66.4 miles away

Bettendorf

68.0 miles away

Oskaloosa

69.4 miles away

Fairfield

69.5 miles away

Moline

69.9 miles away

Newton

73.4 miles away

East Moline

73.4 miles away

Clinton

74.0 miles away

Ottumwa

77.3 miles away

Platteville

79.9 miles away

Burlington

86.2 miles away

Altoona

96.1 miles away

Galesburg

98.0 miles away

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FAQ about West Finger Lake fishing

West Finger Lake is a lake located in Linn County, Iowa, United States. Its coordinates are:
41Β°59β€²12.4β€³N 91Β°40β€²6.2β€³W
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