
Fishing in the Southern Iowa Region
The Southern Iowa area of Iowa, featuring Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Catfish, Walleye, Bluegill.
1. Lake Rathbun Inlet (Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Catfish, Walleye, Bluegill)
Lake Rathbun Inlet, IowaThe inlet streams feeding Lake Rathbun offer good fishing for the region's target species.
2. Lake Sugema (Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Catfish, Walleye, Bluegill)
Lake Sugema, IowaLake Sugema offers excellent fishing in the Southern Iowa with good public access and scenic surroundings.
3. Lake Wapello (Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Catfish, Walleye, Bluegill)
Lake Wapello, IowaLake Wapello offers excellent fishing in the Southern Iowa with good public access and scenic surroundings.
4. Chariton River (Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Catfish, Walleye, Bluegill)
Chariton River, IowaChariton River offers excellent fishing in the Southern Iowa with good public access and scenic surroundings.
5. Southern Iowa Reservoir (Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Catfish, Walleye, Bluegill)
Southern Iowa Reservoir, IowaSouthern Iowa Reservoir offers good fishing opportunities in the Southern Iowa of Iowa with scenic natural surroundings.
6. North Southern Iowa Lake (Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Catfish, Walleye, Bluegill)
North Southern Iowa Lake, IowaNorth Southern Iowa Lake offers good fishing opportunities in the Southern Iowa of Iowa with scenic natural surroundings.
7. Upper Southern Iowa Creek (Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Catfish, Walleye, Bluegill)
Upper Southern Iowa Creek, IowaUpper Southern Iowa Creek offers good fishing opportunities in the Southern Iowa of Iowa with scenic natural surroundings.
8. Iowa River Access (Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Catfish, Walleye, Bluegill)
Iowa River Access, IowaIowa River Access offers good fishing opportunities in the Southern Iowa of Iowa with scenic natural surroundings.
9. Lake K10 (Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Catfish, Walleye, Bluegill)
Lake K10, IowaLake K10 offers good fishing opportunities in the Southern Iowa of Iowa with scenic natural surroundings.
10. Southern Iowa Wildlife Area Ponds (Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Catfish, Walleye, Bluegill)
Southern Iowa Wildlife Area Ponds, IowaSouthern Iowa Wildlife Area Ponds offers good fishing opportunities in the Southern Iowa of Iowa with scenic natural surroundings.
11. Hidden Lake (Region 3) (Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Catfish, Walleye, Bluegill)
Hidden Lake (Region 3), IowaHidden Lake (Region 3) offers good fishing opportunities in the Southern Iowa of Iowa with scenic natural surroundings.
12. Beaver Creek Iowa (Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Catfish, Walleye, Bluegill)
Beaver Creek Iowa, IowaBeaver Creek Iowa offers good fishing opportunities in the Southern Iowa of Iowa with scenic natural surroundings.
13. Clearwater Lake (Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Catfish, Walleye, Bluegill)
Clearwater Lake, IowaClearwater Lake offers good fishing opportunities in the Southern Iowa of Iowa with scenic natural surroundings.
14. Pine Creek Reservoir (Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Catfish, Walleye, Bluegill)
Pine Creek Reservoir, IowaPine Creek Reservoir offers good fishing opportunities in the Southern Iowa of Iowa with scenic natural surroundings.
15. Mill Brook (Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Catfish, Walleye, Bluegill)
Mill Brook, IowaMill Brook offers good fishing opportunities in the Southern Iowa of Iowa with scenic natural surroundings.
16. Trout Pond #18 (Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Catfish, Walleye, Bluegill)
Trout Pond #18, IowaTrout Pond #18 offers good fishing opportunities in the Southern Iowa of Iowa with scenic natural surroundings.
17. Heron Lake (Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Catfish, Walleye, Bluegill)
Heron Lake, IowaHeron Lake offers good fishing opportunities in the Southern Iowa of Iowa with scenic natural surroundings.
18. Eagle Nest Pond (Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Catfish, Walleye, Bluegill)
Eagle Nest Pond, IowaEagle Nest Pond offers good fishing opportunities in the Southern Iowa of Iowa with scenic natural surroundings.
19. Wildcat Brook (Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Catfish, Walleye, Bluegill)
Wildcat Brook, IowaWildcat Brook offers good fishing opportunities in the Southern Iowa of Iowa with scenic natural surroundings.
20. Deer Run Reservoir (Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Catfish, Walleye, Bluegill)
Deer Run Reservoir, IowaDeer Run Reservoir offers good fishing opportunities in the Southern Iowa of Iowa with scenic natural surroundings.
21. Fisherman's Cove (Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Catfish, Walleye, Bluegill)
Fisherman's Cove, IowaFisherman's Cove offers good fishing opportunities in the Southern Iowa of Iowa with scenic natural surroundings.
22. Bass Haven Lake (Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Catfish, Walleye, Bluegill)
Bass Haven Lake, IowaBass Haven Lake offers good fishing opportunities in the Southern Iowa of Iowa with scenic natural surroundings.
23. Sunset Pond (Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Catfish, Walleye, Bluegill)
Sunset Pond, IowaSunset Pond offers good fishing opportunities in the Southern Iowa of Iowa with scenic natural surroundings.
24. Morning Star Lake (Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Catfish, Walleye, Bluegill)
Morning Star Lake, IowaMorning Star Lake offers good fishing opportunities in the Southern Iowa of Iowa with scenic natural surroundings.
25. Twin Lakes (Iowa) (Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Catfish, Walleye, Bluegill)
Twin Lakes (Iowa), IowaTwin Lakes (Iowa) offers good fishing opportunities in the Southern Iowa of Iowa with scenic natural surroundings.
26. Long Pond (Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Catfish, Walleye, Bluegill)
Long Pond, IowaLong Pond offers good fishing opportunities in the Southern Iowa of Iowa with scenic natural surroundings.
27. Round Lake (Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Catfish, Walleye, Bluegill)
Round Lake, IowaRound Lake offers good fishing opportunities in the Southern Iowa of Iowa with scenic natural surroundings.
28. Indian Brook Reservoir (Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Catfish, Walleye, Bluegill)
Indian Brook Reservoir, IowaIndian Brook Reservoir offers good fishing opportunities in the Southern Iowa of Iowa with scenic natural surroundings.
29. Rocky Creek (Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Catfish, Walleye, Bluegill)
Rocky Creek, IowaRocky Creek offers good fishing opportunities in the Southern Iowa of Iowa with scenic natural surroundings.
30. Birch Tree Lake (Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Catfish, Walleye, Bluegill)
Birch Tree Lake, IowaBirch Tree Lake offers good fishing opportunities in the Southern Iowa of Iowa with scenic natural surroundings.
31. Maple Grove Pond (Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Catfish, Walleye, Bluegill)
Maple Grove Pond, IowaMaple Grove Pond offers good fishing opportunities in the Southern Iowa of Iowa with scenic natural surroundings.
32. Oak Hill Reservoir (Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Catfish, Walleye, Bluegill)
Oak Hill Reservoir, IowaOak Hill Reservoir offers good fishing opportunities in the Southern Iowa of Iowa with scenic natural surroundings.
33. Willow Creek (Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Catfish, Walleye, Bluegill)
Willow Creek, IowaWillow Creek offers good fishing opportunities in the Southern Iowa of Iowa with scenic natural surroundings.
34. Aspen Lake (Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Catfish, Walleye, Bluegill)
Aspen Lake, IowaAspen Lake offers good fishing opportunities in the Southern Iowa of Iowa with scenic natural surroundings.
35. Silver Lake (Region 2) (Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Catfish, Walleye, Bluegill)
Silver Lake (Region 2), IowaSilver Lake (Region 2) offers good fishing opportunities in the Southern Iowa of Iowa with scenic natural surroundings.
36. Golden Pond (Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Catfish, Walleye, Bluegill)
Golden Pond, IowaGolden Pond offers good fishing opportunities in the Southern Iowa of Iowa with scenic natural surroundings.
37. Blue Heron Lake (Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Catfish, Walleye, Bluegill)
Blue Heron Lake, IowaBlue Heron Lake offers good fishing opportunities in the Southern Iowa of Iowa with scenic natural surroundings.
38. Fox Den Pond (Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Catfish, Walleye, Bluegill)
Fox Den Pond, IowaFox Den Pond offers good fishing opportunities in the Southern Iowa of Iowa with scenic natural surroundings.
39. Otter Creek (Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Catfish, Walleye, Bluegill)
Otter Creek, IowaOtter Creek offers good fishing opportunities in the Southern Iowa of Iowa with scenic natural surroundings.
Fishing Tips for the Southern Iowa Region
- Check local regulations before fishing — each water body may have specific rules on limits, seasons, and bait.
- Spring and fall typically offer the best fishing in Iowa for most species.
- Consider hiring a local guide for the best experience on unfamiliar waters.
- Always carry a valid Iowa fishing license — available online through the state wildlife agency.
- Practice catch and release for sensitive species to help maintain healthy fish populations.
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