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Fishing spots, fishing reports, and regulations in

Bay Branch

Iowa, United States

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Top fish species at Bay Branch

Smallmouth bass
Smallmouth bass
Walleye
Walleye
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Smallmouth bass

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Smallmouth bass

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4 in Β· 1 lb

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Walleye

20 in Β· 4 lb

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General info

Bay Branch is a stream located in Guthrie County, Iowa, United States. It is most popular for fishing Smallmouth bass and Walleye.

Location

41Β°43β€²37.3β€³N 94Β°19β€²12.4β€³W
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Fishing regulations at Bay Branch, 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 June 13, 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 Bay Branch fishing

the Bay Branch is a stream located in Guthrie County, Iowa, United States. Its coordinates are:
41Β°43β€²37.3β€³N 94Β°19β€²12.4β€³W
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The most common species in the Bay Branch are:
  • Smallmouth bass - 1 members reported to have caught this fish
  • Walleye - 1 members reported to have caught this fish
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