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Fishing regulations at Lizard Lake, 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 Muskellunge as of April 3rd, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.
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Statewide regulations:
No closed season.
Minimum size = 40-inches total length
Daily Bag limit = 1 muskie (muskellunge or tiger muskie); possession limit = 1 muskie.
Exceptions:
- West Okoboji, East Okoboji and Spirit Lakes (Dickinson County): Open season = May 21 through Nov. 30, each year.
- Iowa-Minnesota boundary lakes: Open season = May 21 through Nov. 30, each year.
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- Muskellunge - 1 members reported to have caught this fish
- Largemouth bass - 1 members reported to have caught this fish
- @maxwellmcdougall reported a nice Muskellunge.
- @Luke21 reported a nice Largemouth bass.
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