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:

Paddlefish

Season: Continuous
Daily Bag Limit: 2 fish
Possession Limit: 4 fish
Length Limit: none
Other: No hook larger than a 5/0 treble hook or measuring more than 1 ¼ inches in length when two of the hook points are placed on a ruler are permitted when snagging.

The fishery in Percival was last surveyed in 2021. Largemouth bass, common carp, shortnose gar, freshwater drum, gizzard shad, smallmouth buffalo, white bass, white crappie and bluegill were present in this sample. Poor numbers of game fish were observed. A 15-inch minimum length limit on largemouth bass is in effect. Channel catfish are stocked during odd numbered years to maintain their numbers.(2021)

Fish Survey Data

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Contacts

John Lorenzen, Fisheries Biologist; 712-769-2587; John.Lorenzen@dnr.iowa.gov
Marlowe Wilson, Conservation Officer; 712-520-0506; Marlowe.Wilson@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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