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East Fork Des Moines River (Iowa)

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Iowa, United States

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Grass pickerel

7 in · 2 oz

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Black crappie

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Walleye

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Walleye

19 in · 3 lb 2 oz

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Walleye

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General info

East Fork Des Moines River (Iowa) is a stream located in Kossuth County, Iowa, United States. It is also intersecting with Emmet County, Iowa. It is most popular for fishing Walleye, Channel catfish, and Northern pike.

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43°05′2.8″N 94°13′50.3″W
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Fishing regulations at East Fork Des Moines River (Iowa), 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.

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FAQ about East Fork Des Moines River (Iowa) fishing

the East Fork Des Moines River (Iowa) is a stream located in Kossuth County, Iowa, United States. It is also intersecting with Emmet County, Iowa. Its coordinates are:
43°05′2.8″N 94°13′50.3″W
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The most common species in the East Fork Des Moines River (Iowa) are:
  • Walleye - 20 members reported to have caught this fish
  • Channel catfish - 26 members reported to have caught this fish
  • Northern pike - 18 members reported to have caught this fish
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