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Fishing Ponds in Iowa

Mississippi River walleye, Iowa Great Lakes bass, and farm-pond panfish. 25 venues listed across Dubuque County, Jackson County and Polk County, with strong stocks of catfish, perch and pike.

25 venues mapped · 1 with confirmed species · 1 with venue websites

Where can I go fishing in Iowa?

You can fish at 25 mapped venues across Iowa, concentrated around Dubuque County and Jackson County. Most are public waters where a state fishing license covers you.

Most venues below list a location and access details, many with species, and the map shows what is closest to you.

25 Iowa venues plotted · click any pin for details

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  • 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
    Website
    Open in Google Maps40.6640, -95.6832

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Directory data as of July 2026.

Fishing in Iowa: FAQ

Iowa has 25 fishing venues in our directory, concentrated in Dubuque County, Jackson County and Polk County. The most commonly stocked species across the state are catfish, perch and 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 Natural Resources (DNR); 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. Our Iowa fishing license guide at /us/blog/iowa-fishing-license-guide covers current prices, where to buy, and who is exempt.

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