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West Branch Iowa River fishing reports

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Common carp

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Channel catfish

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Northern pike

32 in · 10 lb

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Northern pike

26 in · 5 lb

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Northern pike

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Common carp

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General info

West Branch Iowa River is a stream located in Hancock County, Iowa, United States. It is also intersecting with Wright County, Iowa. It is most popular for fishing Northern pike, Common carp, and Channel catfish.

Location

43°03′1.9″N 93°44′20.2″W
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When are Northern Pike biting on West Branch Iowa River?

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Fishing regulations at West Branch Iowa River, 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.

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Cities nearby

Mason City

28.0 miles away

Fort Dodge

43.4 miles away

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57.5 miles away

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69.3 miles away

Ames

71.0 miles away

Spirit Lake

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Cedar Falls

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Owatonna

76.3 miles away

Mankato

78.3 miles away

North Mankato

79.5 miles away

Waterloo

80.2 miles away

Marshalltown

82.0 miles away

St. Peter

89.1 miles away

Faribault

89.2 miles away

Ankeny

91.6 miles away

Rochester

91.8 miles away

Johnston

94.3 miles away

New Ulm

94.5 miles away

Newton

100.1 miles away

Northfield

101.1 miles away

Farmington

114.6 miles away

Red Wing

120.0 miles away

Winona

124.6 miles away

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FAQ about West Branch Iowa River fishing

the West Branch Iowa River is a stream located in Hancock County, Iowa, United States. It is also intersecting with Wright County, Iowa. Its coordinates are:
43°03′1.9″N 93°44′20.2″W
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