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Fishing regulations at South Fork Chariton River, 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 Flathead catfish as of May 4th, 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 South Fork Chariton River fishing
- Flathead catfish - 2 members reported to have caught this fish
- Freshwater drum - 1 members reported to have caught this fish
- Blue catfish - 1 members reported to have caught this fish
- @userjared reported a nice Freshwater drum.
- @userjared reported a nice Freshwater drum.
- @userjared reported a nice Flathead catfish.
- @xanderhoffmankamm reported a nice Largemouth bass.
- @awest1091 reported a nice Blue catfish.
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