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Fishing regulations at Sunken Gardens Park, 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 Channel catfish as of May 8th, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.
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No closed season. No size limit.
Daily Bag and Possession Limits:
- Inland lakes: daily bag limit = 8 catfish (blue, channel, and flathead, combined); possession limit = 30 catfish.
- Coralville, Rathbun, Red Rock, and Saylorville Reservoirs: daily bag limit = 8 catfish (blue, channel, and flathead, combined); possession limit = 30 catfish.
- Inland streams: daily bag limit = 15 catfish (blue, channel, and flathead, combined); possession limit = 30 catfish.
- Boundary rivers:
- Mississippi River: no bag or possession limit on the Mississippi River
- Other boundary rivers: same as streams
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FAQ about Sunken Gardens Park fishing
- Channel catfish - 1 members reported to have caught this fish
- White crappie - 2 members reported to have caught this fish
- Largemouth bass - 2 members reported to have caught this fish
- @whitebasshunter reported a nice Largemouth bass.
- @whitebasshunter reported a nice Black crappie.
- @whitebasshunter reported a nice Bluegill.
- @whitebasshunter reported a nice White crappie.
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