Fishing in Iowa: First-Trip Checklist
The basics for your first trip in Iowa, with links to the official sources.
1. License
Who needs one and the youth age: Official info coming soon · check Iowa Department of Natural Resources
2. Fishing rules
Seasons, limits and size rules: Official info coming soon · check Iowa Department of Natural Resources
3. Free fishing days
Official info coming soon · check Iowa Department of Natural Resources
4. Eating your catch
Fish eating advice from the state health agency: Official info coming soon · check Iowa Department of Natural Resources
5. Boating & life jackets
Official info coming soon · check Iowa Department of Natural Resources
6. Where to fish
Spots coming soon. We only list spots we can confirm on an official page.