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Carney Marsh

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Iowa, United States

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River carpsucker

20 in · 9 lb

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Common carp

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Largemouth bass

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Common carp

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Green sunfish

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Largemouth bass

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General info

Carney Marsh is a water located in Polk County, Iowa, United States. It is most popular for fishing Common carp, Largemouth bass, and Black bullhead.

Location

41°41′22.5″N 93°35′31.2″W
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Fishing regulations at Carney Marsh, 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 Common carp as of April 21st, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

Common carp

Seasons

Open

Special gear

No closed season. No size limit. No bag limit. No possession limit.
Poor

Cyprinus carpio

Regulations for

41°41′22.5″N 93°35′31.2″W
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Cities nearby

Ankeny

2.8 miles away

Johnston

6.5 miles away

Altoona

6.5 miles away

Des Moines

8.1 miles away

Urbandale

10.4 miles away

Grimes

10.5 miles away

Clive

11.8 miles away

Sheldahl

13.2 miles away

Carlisle

13.3 miles away

West Des Moines

13.6 miles away

Valeria

14.0 miles away

Norwalk

14.7 miles away

Cambridge

14.8 miles away

Waukee

16.5 miles away

Runnells

17.0 miles away

Maxwell

17.2 miles away

Madrid

17.4 miles away

Prairie City

19.3 miles away

Dallas Center

20.1 miles away

Collins

20.7 miles away

Luther

22.4 miles away

Ames

23.3 miles away

Nevada

23.7 miles away

Bouton

24.3 miles away

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FAQ about Carney Marsh fishing

Carney Marsh is a water located in Polk County, Iowa, United States. Its coordinates are:
41°41′22.5″N 93°35′31.2″W
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