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Soap Creek

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Iowa, United States

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Largemouth bass

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Common carp

24 in · 9 lb 4 oz

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General info

Soap Creek is a stream located in Lee County, Iowa, United States. It is also intersecting with Hancock County, Illinois. It is most popular for fishing Common carp, Blue catfish, and Smallmouth bass.

Location

40°24′27.3″N 91°25′4.7″W
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Fishing regulations at Soap Creek, 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 May 3rd, 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.
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Cyprinus carpio

Regulations for

40°24′27.3″N 91°25′4.7″W
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FAQ about Soap Creek fishing

the Soap Creek is a stream located in Lee County, Iowa, United States. It is also intersecting with Hancock County, Illinois. Its coordinates are:
40°24′27.3″N 91°25′4.7″W
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