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Big Creek Lake

Iowa, United States

4.2Β·1364 catches

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General info

Big Creek Lake is a lake located in Polk County, Iowa, United States. It is most popular for fishing Largemouth bass, Walleye, and Hybrid striped bass.

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41Β°48β€²44.6β€³N 93Β°44β€²30β€³W
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Fishing regulations at Big Creek Lake, 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 species as of May 12, 2025. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

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Big Creek Lake is a lake located in Polk County, Iowa, United States. Its coordinates are:
41Β°48β€²44.6β€³N 93Β°44β€²30β€³W
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