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Izaak Walton Lake

Iowa, United States

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Izaak Walton Lake fishing reports

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Channel catfish

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Largemouth bass

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Yellow bullhead

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General info

Izaak Walton Lake is a lake located in Des Moines County, Iowa, United States. It is most popular for fishing Channel catfish, Yellow bullhead, and Largemouth bass.

Location

40Β°49β€²49.7β€³N 91Β°08β€²57.7β€³W
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Fishing regulations at Izaak Walton Lake, 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.

Below you will see fishing regulations for catching species as of June 30, 2025. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

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Cities nearby

Burlington

2.1 miles away

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Macomb

34.8 miles away

Muscatine

40.9 miles away

Galesburg

41.2 miles away

Fairfield

44.4 miles away

Rock Island

53.1 miles away

Moline

56.5 miles away

Davenport

57.6 miles away

Iowa City

60.4 miles away

Canton

60.9 miles away

Bettendorf

61.7 miles away

East Moline

61.9 miles away

Quincy

63.1 miles away

Coralville

64.3 miles away

North Liberty

67.5 miles away

Ottumwa

67.5 miles away

Kewanee

69.7 miles away

Hannibal

78.5 miles away

Peoria

80.4 miles away

Pekin

81.8 miles away

Cedar Rapids

83.1 miles away

Clinton

84.4 miles away

East Peoria

84.8 miles away

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FAQ about Izaak Walton Lake fishing

Izaak Walton Lake is a lake located in Des Moines County, Iowa, United States. Its coordinates are:
40Β°49β€²49.7β€³N 91Β°08β€²57.7β€³W
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