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Fishing spots, fishing reports, and regulations in

O'Connell Slough

Iowa, United States

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Top fish species at O'Connell Slough

Channel catfish
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Channel catfish

22 in Β· 2 lb

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General info

O'Connell Slough is a stream located in Des Moines County, Iowa, United States. It is also intersecting with Henderson County, Illinois. It is most popular for fishing Channel catfish.

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40Β°50β€²21.8β€³N 91Β°05β€²54.1β€³W
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Fishing regulations at O'Connell Slough, 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 19, 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 O'Connell Slough fishing

the O'Connell Slough is a stream located in Des Moines County, Iowa, United States. It is also intersecting with Henderson County, Illinois. Its coordinates are:
40Β°50β€²21.8β€³N 91Β°05β€²54.1β€³W
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