Season: Continuous
Daily Bag Limit: none
Possession Limit: unlimited
Length Limit: none
Other: May be taken by hand fishing, by snagging, by spear or by bow and arrow, day or night.

Largemouth Bass

Season: Continuous
Daily Bag Limit: combined black bass, 3 fish
Possession Limit: combined black bass, 6 fish
Length Limit: 15-inch minimum
Other:

White Bass

Season: Continuous
Daily Bag Limit: none
Possession Limit: unlimited
Length Limit: none
Other:

An electrofishing survey was completed in spring 2018. Most largemouth bass observed were 11- to 13-inches, but large 18- to 20-inch bass were surveyed. Bluegills and black crappies were seen in good numbers, but small sizes. Bluegills were mostly 3.5- to 5-inches with a few up to 7-inches. Crappies were all 6- to 7-inches, but it is likely there are larger ones present in low numbers. Good size white bass were surveyed in the 13- to 15-inch range. Channel catfish were not captured in the electrofishing survey, but a good population exists based on angling reports.(2019)

Fish Survey Data

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Contacts

Brandon Bergquist, Conservation Officer; 515-290-0177; Brandon.Bergquist@dnr.iowa.gov
Ben Dodd, Fisheries Biologist; 641-891-3795; Ben.Dodd@dnr.iowa.gov

Iowa-Caught Fish Are Safe to Eat, In Almost All Cases

The vast majority of Iowa’s streams, rivers and lakes offer safe and high-quality fish that pose little or no threat to human health if consumed. Some limitations may apply for young children and pregnant women. Here’s a Fish Consumption Fact Sheet from the Iowa DNR and the Iowa Dept. of Public Health for more information.

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