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Fishing regulations at Heron Pond, 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 13th, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.
Largemouth bass
Seasons
Open
Bag limit
5
Min size
14"
Measurement
Total Length
Special gear
Aggregate
5
Daily Bag & Possession Limit: Boundary Rivers - combined daily 5 and possession of 10 Length Limits - 14-inch minimum on the Mississippi River and 12-inch minimum length limit on the Missouri River. Associated chutes and backwaters of the border rivers are included where intermittent or constant flow occur. No length limit on the Big Sioux River. Browns Lake Mississippi River (Jackson) is catch and release only.
Heron Pond is a lake located in Dubuque County, Iowa, United States. Its coordinates are:
42°31′14.3″N 90°38′43.4″W
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The most common species in Heron Pond are:
Largemouth bass - 15 members reported to have caught this fish
Bluegill - 6 members reported to have caught this fish
White crappie - 5 members reported to have caught this fish