Fishing
Find tips, maps, regulations, and the best spots for fishing in Iowa’s lakes, rivers, and streams.
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Plan Your Fishing Trip
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Fishing Laws & Regulations
Learn more about laws, licenses, limits and regulations for fishing in Iowa.
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Where to Fish
Ready to fish? Explore Iowa's many waterways and fishing destinations.
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Iowa Fish Species
Discover Iowa's most popular species of fish and get tips for reeling one in.
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Fishing Safely
Look after yourself and the outdoors while enjoying Iowa's great fishing spots with these safety tips.
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Community Fishing Spots
Community fishing brings fishing to your back door, featuring ponds within your local neighborhood.
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Trout Fishing
Welcome to Iowa Trout Country! Plan your perfect trout fishing trip with stream info, locations, and fun facts.
After Your Fishing Trip
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Report an Invasive Species
Help keep Iowa fish and aquatic life healthy and report invasive species you encounter on your fishing trip.
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Report a Tagged Fish
Caught a tagged fish? Record essential research information and help us learn about your fish.
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Master Angler & First Fish
Caught something cool? Learn more about our programs celebrating your first fish or your Master Angler catch.
Fishing
Get Your Fishing License Online
Ready to go fishing? It’s easy to buy your fishing license online, plus, 100 percent of your license fees are invested back into local conservation, ensuring healthy fish and wildlife populations!
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Second Catch
Women Who Fish Have More Confidence Than Women Who Don’t
But girls stop fishing at an 11% higher rate than boys and often feel excluded from fishing and boating trips.