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Fishing regulations at Elk Run, 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 Freshwater drum as of April 22nd, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.
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Aplodinotus grunnieus, Sheephead
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FAQ about Elk Run fishing
- Freshwater drum - 3 members reported to have caught this fish
- Smallmouth bass - 3 members reported to have caught this fish
- Channel catfish - 2 members reported to have caught this fish
- @JonAkaFins reported a nice Smallmouth bass.
- @carter.risse reported a nice Largemouth bass.
- @maddenkane reported a nice Freshwater drum.
- @maddenkane reported a nice Shorthead redhorse.
- @maddenkane reported a nice Smallmouth bass.
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