Fishing in the Northeastern Iowa & Mississippi Region
Explore fishing in the Northeastern Iowa & Mississippi Region of Iowa. Mississippi River Inlet, Upper Iowa River, Decora
The inlet streams feeding Mississippi River offer good fishing for the region's target species.
1. Mississippi River Inlet (Walleye, Sauger, Smallmouth Bass, Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout)
Mississippi River Inlet, IowaThe inlet streams feeding Mississippi River offer good fishing for the region's target species.
- Walleye, sauger, saugeye · Limit: See walleye table
- Walleye, sauger, saugeye · Limit: See walleye table
Boat Launch: Mississippi River Inlet →
2. Upper Iowa River (Walleye, Sauger, Smallmouth Bass, Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout)
Upper Iowa River, IowaUpper Iowa River offers excellent fishing in the Northeastern Iowa & Mississippi with good public access and scenic surroundings.
- Walleye, sauger, saugeye · Limit: See walleye table
- Walleye, sauger, saugeye · Limit: See walleye table
3. Decorah Trout Streams (Walleye, Sauger, Smallmouth Bass, Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout)
Decorah Trout Streams, IowaDecorah Trout Streams offers excellent fishing in the Northeastern Iowa & Mississippi with good public access and scenic surroundings.
- Walleye, sauger, saugeye · Limit: See walleye table
- Walleye, sauger, saugeye · Limit: See walleye table
Boat Launch: Decorah Trout Streams →
4. Lake J9 (Walleye, Sauger, Smallmouth Bass, Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout)
Lake J9, IowaLake J9 offers good fishing opportunities in the Northeastern Iowa & Mississippi of Iowa with scenic natural surroundings.
- Walleye, sauger, saugeye · Limit: See walleye table
- Walleye, sauger, saugeye · Limit: See walleye table
5. Beaver Dam Lake (Walleye, Sauger, Smallmouth Bass, Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout)
Beaver Dam Lake, IowaBeaver Dam Lake offers good fishing opportunities in the Northeastern Iowa & Mississippi of Iowa with scenic natural surroundings.
- Walleye, sauger, saugeye · Limit: See walleye table
- Walleye, sauger, saugeye · Limit: See walleye table
6. Cedar Lake (Walleye, Sauger, Smallmouth Bass, Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout)
Cedar Lake, IowaNamed lake in the Northeastern Iowa & Mississippi Region region of Iowa.
- Walleye, sauger, saugeye · Limit: See walleye table
- Walleye, sauger, saugeye · Limit: See walleye table
7. Cedar Lakes (Walleye, Sauger, Smallmouth Bass, Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout)
Cedar Lakes, IowaNamed lake in the Northeastern Iowa & Mississippi Region region of Iowa.
- Walleye, sauger, saugeye · Limit: See walleye table
- Walleye, sauger, saugeye · Limit: See walleye table
8. Center Lake (Walleye, Sauger, Smallmouth Bass, Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout)
Center Lake, IowaNamed lake in the Northeastern Iowa & Mississippi Region region of Iowa.
- Walleye, sauger, saugeye · Limit: See walleye table
- Walleye, sauger, saugeye · Limit: See walleye table
9. Chain Lake (historical) (Walleye, Sauger, Smallmouth Bass, Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout)
Chain Lake (historical), IowaNamed lake in the Northeastern Iowa & Mississippi Region region of Iowa.
- Walleye, sauger, saugeye · Limit: See walleye table
- Walleye, sauger, saugeye · Limit: See walleye table
10. Cheever Lake (Walleye, Sauger, Smallmouth Bass, Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout)
Cheever Lake, IowaNamed lake in the Northeastern Iowa & Mississippi Region region of Iowa.
- Walleye, sauger, saugeye · Limit: See walleye table
- Walleye, sauger, saugeye · Limit: See walleye table
11. Cherry Lake (Walleye, Sauger, Smallmouth Bass, Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout)
Cherry Lake, IowaNamed lake in the Northeastern Iowa & Mississippi Region region of Iowa.
- Walleye, sauger, saugeye · Limit: See walleye table
- Walleye, sauger, saugeye · Limit: See walleye table
Boat Launch: Mannatts Landing →
12. Clear Lake (Walleye, Sauger, Smallmouth Bass, Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout)
Clear Lake, IowaNamed lake in the Northeastern Iowa & Mississippi Region region of Iowa.
- Walleye, sauger, saugeye · Limit: See walleye table
- Walleye, sauger, saugeye · Limit: See walleye table
13. Cold Springs (Walleye, Sauger, Smallmouth Bass, Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout)
Cold Springs, IowaNamed lake in the Northeastern Iowa & Mississippi Region region of Iowa.
- Walleye, sauger, saugeye · Limit: See walleye table
- Walleye, sauger, saugeye · Limit: See walleye table
14. Comar Lake (Walleye, Sauger, Smallmouth Bass, Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout)
Comar Lake, IowaNamed lake in the Northeastern Iowa & Mississippi Region region of Iowa.
- Walleye, sauger, saugeye · Limit: See walleye table
- Walleye, sauger, saugeye · Limit: See walleye table
15. Cone Lake (Walleye, Sauger, Smallmouth Bass, Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout)
Cone Lake, IowaNamed lake in the Northeastern Iowa & Mississippi Region region of Iowa.
- Walleye, sauger, saugeye · Limit: See walleye table
- Walleye, sauger, saugeye · Limit: See walleye table
Boat Launch: River Junction Boat Ramp →
16. Lake Considine (Walleye, Sauger, Smallmouth Bass, Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout)
Lake Considine, IowaNamed lake in the Northeastern Iowa & Mississippi Region region of Iowa.
- Walleye, sauger, saugeye · Limit: See walleye table
- Walleye, sauger, saugeye · Limit: See walleye table
17. Lake Cornelia (Walleye, Sauger, Smallmouth Bass, Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout)
Lake Cornelia, IowaNamed lake in the Northeastern Iowa & Mississippi Region region of Iowa.
- Walleye, sauger, saugeye · Limit: See walleye table
- Walleye, sauger, saugeye · Limit: See walleye table
18. Crab Tree Lake (Walleye, Sauger, Smallmouth Bass, Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout)
Crab Tree Lake, IowaNamed lake in the Northeastern Iowa & Mississippi Region region of Iowa.
- Walleye, sauger, saugeye · Limit: See walleye table
- Walleye, sauger, saugeye · Limit: See walleye table
19. Crane Lake (historical) (Walleye, Sauger, Smallmouth Bass, Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout)
Crane Lake (historical), IowaNamed lake in the Northeastern Iowa & Mississippi Region region of Iowa.
- Walleye, sauger, saugeye · Limit: See walleye table
- Walleye, sauger, saugeye · Limit: See walleye table
Boat Launch: Anderson Point Access →
20. Crystal Lake (Walleye, Sauger, Smallmouth Bass, Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout)
Crystal Lake, IowaNamed lake in the Northeastern Iowa & Mississippi Region region of Iowa.
- Walleye, sauger, saugeye · Limit: See walleye table
- Walleye, sauger, saugeye · Limit: See walleye table
21. Cunningham Slough (Walleye, Sauger, Smallmouth Bass, Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout)
Cunningham Slough, IowaNamed lake in the Northeastern Iowa & Mississippi Region region of Iowa.
- Walleye, sauger, saugeye · Limit: See walleye table
- Walleye, sauger, saugeye · Limit: See walleye table
Boat Launch: Anderson Point Access →
22. Dan Green Slough (Walleye, Sauger, Smallmouth Bass, Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout)
Dan Green Slough, IowaNamed lake in the Northeastern Iowa & Mississippi Region region of Iowa.
- Walleye, sauger, saugeye · Limit: See walleye table
- Walleye, sauger, saugeye · Limit: See walleye table
23. Darling Pool (Walleye, Sauger, Smallmouth Bass, Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout)
Darling Pool, IowaNamed lake in the Northeastern Iowa & Mississippi Region region of Iowa.
- Walleye, sauger, saugeye · Limit: See walleye table
- Walleye, sauger, saugeye · Limit: See walleye table
24. De Soto Lake (Walleye, Sauger, Smallmouth Bass, Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout)
De Soto Lake, IowaNamed lake in the Northeastern Iowa & Mississippi Region region of Iowa.
- Walleye, sauger, saugeye · Limit: See walleye table
- Walleye, sauger, saugeye · Limit: See walleye table
Boat Launch: Middle Boat Ramp →
25. Dead Lake (Walleye, Sauger, Smallmouth Bass, Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout)
Dead Lake, IowaNamed lake in the Northeastern Iowa & Mississippi Region region of Iowa.
- Walleye, sauger, saugeye · Limit: See walleye table
- Walleye, sauger, saugeye · Limit: See walleye table
26. Deadmans Lake (Walleye, Sauger, Smallmouth Bass, Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout)
Deadmans Lake, IowaNamed lake in the Northeastern Iowa & Mississippi Region region of Iowa.
- Walleye, sauger, saugeye · Limit: See walleye table
- Walleye, sauger, saugeye · Limit: See walleye table
27. Dean Lake (Walleye, Sauger, Smallmouth Bass, Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout)
Dean Lake, IowaNamed lake in the Northeastern Iowa & Mississippi Region region of Iowa.
- Walleye, sauger, saugeye · Limit: See walleye table
- Walleye, sauger, saugeye · Limit: See walleye table
28. Delwein Lake (Walleye, Sauger, Smallmouth Bass, Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout)
Delwein Lake, IowaNamed lake in the Northeastern Iowa & Mississippi Region region of Iowa.
- Walleye, sauger, saugeye · Limit: See walleye table
- Walleye, sauger, saugeye · Limit: See walleye table
Boat Launch: Robert McGlaughlin Easement Access →
29. Densmore Lake (Walleye, Sauger, Smallmouth Bass, Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout)
Densmore Lake, IowaNamed lake in the Northeastern Iowa & Mississippi Region region of Iowa.
- Walleye, sauger, saugeye · Limit: See walleye table
- Walleye, sauger, saugeye · Limit: See walleye table
30. Diamond Lake (Walleye, Sauger, Smallmouth Bass, Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout)
Diamond Lake, IowaNamed lake in the Northeastern Iowa & Mississippi Region region of Iowa.
- Walleye, sauger, saugeye · Limit: See walleye table
- Walleye, sauger, saugeye · Limit: See walleye table
31. Doc Wood Lake (Walleye, Sauger, Smallmouth Bass, Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout)
Doc Wood Lake, IowaNamed lake in the Northeastern Iowa & Mississippi Region region of Iowa.
- Walleye, sauger, saugeye · Limit: See walleye table
- Walleye, sauger, saugeye · Limit: See walleye table
32. Duck Lake (Walleye, Sauger, Smallmouth Bass, Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout)
Duck Lake, IowaNamed lake in the Northeastern Iowa & Mississippi Region region of Iowa.
- Walleye, sauger, saugeye · Limit: See walleye table
- Walleye, sauger, saugeye · Limit: See walleye table
Boat Launch: New Albin Landing →
33. Dumbbell Lake (Walleye, Sauger, Smallmouth Bass, Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout)
Dumbbell Lake, IowaNamed lake in the Northeastern Iowa & Mississippi Region region of Iowa.
- Walleye, sauger, saugeye · Limit: See walleye table
- Walleye, sauger, saugeye · Limit: See walleye table
34. Dunbar Slough (Walleye, Sauger, Smallmouth Bass, Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout)
Dunbar Slough, IowaNamed lake in the Northeastern Iowa & Mississippi Region region of Iowa.
- Walleye, sauger, saugeye · Limit: See walleye table
- Walleye, sauger, saugeye · Limit: See walleye table
35. Eagle Lake (Walleye, Sauger, Smallmouth Bass, Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout)
Eagle Lake, IowaNamed lake in the Northeastern Iowa & Mississippi Region region of Iowa.
- Walleye, sauger, saugeye · Limit: See walleye table
- Walleye, sauger, saugeye · Limit: See walleye table
36. Eagle Lake (historical) (Walleye, Sauger, Smallmouth Bass, Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout)
Eagle Lake (historical), IowaNamed lake in the Northeastern Iowa & Mississippi Region region of Iowa.
- Walleye, sauger, saugeye · Limit: See walleye table
- Walleye, sauger, saugeye · Limit: See walleye table
37. East Goose Lake (Walleye, Sauger, Smallmouth Bass, Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout)
East Goose Lake, IowaNamed lake in the Northeastern Iowa & Mississippi Region region of Iowa.
- Walleye, sauger, saugeye · Limit: See walleye table
- Walleye, sauger, saugeye · Limit: See walleye table
38. East Hottes Lake (Walleye, Sauger, Smallmouth Bass, Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout)
East Hottes Lake, IowaNamed lake in the Northeastern Iowa & Mississippi Region region of Iowa.
- Walleye, sauger, saugeye · Limit: See walleye table
- Walleye, sauger, saugeye · Limit: See walleye table
39. East Lake (Walleye, Sauger, Smallmouth Bass, Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout)
East Lake, IowaNamed lake in the Northeastern Iowa & Mississippi Region region of Iowa.
- Walleye, sauger, saugeye · Limit: See walleye table
- Walleye, sauger, saugeye · Limit: See walleye table
40. East Okoboji Lake (Walleye, Sauger, Smallmouth Bass, Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout)
East Okoboji Lake, IowaNamed lake in the Northeastern Iowa & Mississippi Region region of Iowa.
- Walleye, sauger, saugeye · Limit: See walleye table
- Walleye, sauger, saugeye · Limit: See walleye table
Fishing Tips for the Northeastern Iowa & Mississippi Region
- Get a licence — All anglers need a valid state fishing licence — check your state's wildlife agency site.
- Check the weather & water conditions — always check forecasts and wind before heading out, especially on big water.
- Know the regulations — size and catch limits vary by water body in Iowa; check the local regulations first.
- Best times — early morning and late evening are prime. Many Northeastern Iowa & Mississippi Region waters fish best in spring and fall.
- Use the right gear — match your rod, line, and tackle to the species you're chasing and the water you're fishing.
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