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.
25 venues mapped · 1 with confirmed species · 1 with venue websites
25 Iowa venues plotted · click any pin for details
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All 25 fishing venues in Iowa A–Z
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- Bee Branch Creek · Dubuque city
- Bee Branch Creek · Dubuque city
- Bee Branch Pond · Dubuque city
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- Catfish Creek · Dubuque County
- Cold Springs Lake · Cass County
- Crawford Pond · Washington County
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- Fischer Wildelife Area · Mills County
- Fisher Lake · Polk County
- Fisher Lake · Waterloo city
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- Gray's Lake · Des Moines city
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- Hulme's Pond · Tama County
- Hurstville Fishing Pond · Jackson County
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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
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- Lake Calliope · Sioux County
- Lake Fisher · Davis County
- Lakeview Lake · Cedar Rapids city
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- Maquoketa River · Jackson County
- Mill Creek · Bellevue city
- Mississippi River · East Dubuque city
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- PCM High School Fishing Pond · Monroe city
- Peterson Lake · Story County
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- Spring Lake · Cherokee city
- Stamp Children's Trout Pond · Bellevue city
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- Walker Johnston Fishing Pond · Urbandale city
- Windsor Ridge Pond · Iowa City city
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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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