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When are Largemouth Bass biting on Joe Day Lake?
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Fishing regulations at Joe Day 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 Largemouth bass as of April 2nd, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.
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FAQ about Joe Day Lake fishing
- Largemouth bass - 6 members reported to have caught this fish
- Bluegill - 2 members reported to have caught this fish
- Northern pike - 2 members reported to have caught this fish
- @ZachBrodersFishing reported a nice Flathead catfish.
- @Jarrett.F reported a nice Northern pike.
- @ZachBrodersFishing reported a nice Largemouth bass.
- @ZachBrodersFishing reported a nice Rock bass.
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