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Lake Manawa
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General info
Lake Manawa is a lake located in Iowa, United States. It is most popular for fishing Largemouth bass, Channel catfish, and Walleye.
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Location
Official website
https://www.iowadnr.gov/Places-to-Go/State-Parks/Iowa-State-Parks/Lake-Manawa-State-ParkAmenities
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Fishing regulations at Lake Manawa, 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 April 26, 2025. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.
FAQ about Lake Manawa fishing
- Largemouth bass - 120 members reported to have caught this fish
- Channel catfish - 42 members reported to have caught this fish
- Walleye - 39 members reported to have caught this fish
- @RayNay reported a nice Largemouth bass.
- @RayNay reported a nice Largemouth bass.
- @FishOn_Nebraska reported a nice Largemouth bass.
- @FishOn_Nebraska reported a nice Largemouth bass.
- @CaptainHammer reported a nice Freshwater drum.
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