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Howards Bay

Iowa, United States

5.0Β·29 catches

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Smallmouth bass

16 in Β· 2 lb

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Largemouth bass

16 in Β· 4 lb

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Largemouth bass

15 in Β· 3 lb

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Largemouth bass

18 in Β· 4 lb

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Largemouth bass

19 in Β· 4 lb

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General info

Howards Bay is a lake located in Dickinson County, Iowa, United States. It is most popular for fishing Largemouth bass, Black crappie, and Smallmouth bass.

Location

43Β°24β€²8.7β€³N 95Β°09β€²16.2β€³W
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Fishing regulations at Howards Bay, 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 species as of June 23, 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 Howards Bay fishing

Howards Bay is a lake located in Dickinson County, Iowa, United States. Its coordinates are:
43Β°24β€²8.7β€³N 95Β°09β€²16.2β€³W
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