Fishing Ponds in Iowa
Mississippi River walleye, Iowa Great Lakes bass, and farm-pond panfish. 25 venues listed across Dubuque County, Jackson County, Polk County, with strong stocks of catfish, perch, pike.
- With website
- 1/25
- With species info
- 1/25
- With facilities info
- 1/25
25 Iowa venues plotted · click any pin for details
B
- Open in Google Maps42.5150, -90.6670
- Open in Google Maps42.5108, -90.6585
- Open in Google Maps42.5100, -90.6585
C
- Open in Google Maps42.4665, -90.6552
- Open in Google Maps41.2918, -95.0866
- Open in Google Maps41.3346, -91.5448
F
- Open in Google Maps41.0021, -95.5279
- Open in Google Maps41.6828, -93.6577
- Open in Google Maps42.5351, -92.4119
G
- Open in Google Maps41.5701, -93.6375
H
- Open in Google Maps42.2226, -92.5326
- Open in Google Maps42.0916, -90.6852
L
- Open in Google Maps42.9925, -96.5015
- Open in Google Maps40.7561, -92.4424
Lake Virginia
Fremont County
Lake Virginia is a fishing lake in Fremont County, Iowa, managed by the Iowa DNR, holding catfish, perch, pike, rainbow trout and other trout, with camping on site.
- Species
- White catfish, Yellow perch, Northern pike, Rainbow trout
- Facilities
- camping
Open in Google Maps40.6640, -95.6832- Open in Google Maps41.9396, -91.7614
M
- Open in Google Maps42.1342, -90.4770
- Open in Google Maps42.2517, -90.4232
- Open in Google Maps42.4876, -90.6275
P
- Open in Google Maps41.5129, -93.0980
- Open in Google Maps42.0844, -93.5958
S
- Open in Google Maps42.7378, -95.5574
- Open in Google Maps42.2500, -90.4178
W
- Open in Google Maps41.6261, -93.7413
- Open in Google Maps41.6566, -91.4682
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Fishing in Iowa: FAQ
Iowa has 25 fishing venues in our directory, concentrated in Dubuque County, Jackson County, Polk County. The most commonly stocked species across the state are catfish, perch, pike. Browse the full list below or jump to a venue using the A–Z navigation.
Bass records aren't widely confirmed for Iowa venues in our database. Many waters hold bass without listing it explicitly — open the GilledIt app to see recent bass catches logged in this state.
Yes — anglers fishing in Iowa need a valid state fishing license, even on private waters. Licenses are issued by the Iowa Department of Fish & Wildlife (or equivalent state agency); some states require a separate freshwater/saltwater stamp or a trout permit. Resident, non-resident, and short-term licenses are usually available online from the state agency. Check the state F&W website for current pricing and exemptions.
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