Fishing in the Southern Iowa Region

The inlet streams feeding Lake Rathbun offer good fishing for the region's target species.

1. Lake Rathbun Inlet (Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Catfish, Walleye, Bluegill)

Lake Rathbun Inlet, Iowa

The inlet streams feeding Lake Rathbun offer good fishing for the region's target species.

• Bluegill, crappie, pumpkinseed · Limit: 25 bluegill + 25 crappie/day (public waters), no possession limit · Mississippi: bluegill/pumpkinseed 25 (50 possession); crappie 25 (50)
• Catfish (channel, blue, flathead combined) · Limit: Inland lakes: 8/day (30 possession); streams/reservoirs: 15/day (30) · Mississippi River: no limit; bullheads no limit
• Walleye, sauger, saugeye · Limit: See walleye table
• Bluegill, crappie, pumpkinseed · Limit: 25 bluegill + 25 crappie/day (public waters), no possession limit · Mississippi: bluegill/pumpkinseed 25 (50 possession); crappie 25 (50)

Boat Launch: Bridgeview Slipway →

2. Lake Sugema (Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Catfish, Walleye, Bluegill)

Lake Sugema, Iowa

Lake Sugema offers excellent fishing in the Southern Iowa with good public access and scenic surroundings.

• ⚠ This water: All 12-18 in bass must be released.
• Bluegill, crappie, pumpkinseed · Limit: 25 bluegill + 25 crappie/day (public waters), no possession limit · Mississippi: bluegill/pumpkinseed 25 (50 possession); crappie 25 (50)
• Catfish (channel, blue, flathead combined) · Limit: Inland lakes: 8/day (30 possession); streams/reservoirs: 15/day (30) · Mississippi River: no limit; bullheads no limit
• Walleye, sauger, saugeye · Limit: See walleye table
• Bluegill, crappie, pumpkinseed · Limit: 25 bluegill + 25 crappie/day (public waters), no possession limit · Mississippi: bluegill/pumpkinseed 25 (50 possession); crappie 25 (50)

Boat Launch: East Launch →

3. Lake Wapello (Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Catfish, Walleye, Bluegill)

Lake Wapello, Iowa

Lake Wapello offers excellent fishing in the Southern Iowa with good public access and scenic surroundings.

• Bluegill, crappie, pumpkinseed · Limit: 25 bluegill + 25 crappie/day (public waters), no possession limit · Mississippi: bluegill/pumpkinseed 25 (50 possession); crappie 25 (50)
• Catfish (channel, blue, flathead combined) · Limit: Inland lakes: 8/day (30 possession); streams/reservoirs: 15/day (30) · Mississippi River: no limit; bullheads no limit
• Walleye, sauger, saugeye · Limit: See walleye table
• Bluegill, crappie, pumpkinseed · Limit: 25 bluegill + 25 crappie/day (public waters), no possession limit · Mississippi: bluegill/pumpkinseed 25 (50 possession); crappie 25 (50)

Boat Launch: East Launch →

4. Chariton River (Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Catfish, Walleye, Bluegill)

Chariton River, Iowa

Chariton River offers excellent fishing in the Southern Iowa with good public access and scenic surroundings.

• Bluegill, crappie, pumpkinseed · Limit: 25 bluegill + 25 crappie/day (public waters), no possession limit · Mississippi: bluegill/pumpkinseed 25 (50 possession); crappie 25 (50)
• Catfish (channel, blue, flathead combined) · Limit: Inland lakes: 8/day (30 possession); streams/reservoirs: 15/day (30) · Mississippi River: no limit; bullheads no limit
• Walleye, sauger, saugeye · Limit: See walleye table
• Bluegill, crappie, pumpkinseed · Limit: 25 bluegill + 25 crappie/day (public waters), no possession limit · Mississippi: bluegill/pumpkinseed 25 (50 possession); crappie 25 (50)

Boat Launch: Archangel Access →

5. Lake K10 (Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Catfish, Walleye, Bluegill)

Lake K10, Iowa

Lake K10 offers good fishing opportunities in the Southern Iowa of Iowa with scenic natural surroundings.

• Bluegill, crappie, pumpkinseed · Limit: 25 bluegill + 25 crappie/day (public waters), no possession limit · Mississippi: bluegill/pumpkinseed 25 (50 possession); crappie 25 (50)
• Catfish (channel, blue, flathead combined) · Limit: Inland lakes: 8/day (30 possession); streams/reservoirs: 15/day (30) · Mississippi River: no limit; bullheads no limit
• Walleye, sauger, saugeye · Limit: See walleye table
• Bluegill, crappie, pumpkinseed · Limit: 25 bluegill + 25 crappie/day (public waters), no possession limit · Mississippi: bluegill/pumpkinseed 25 (50 possession); crappie 25 (50)

Boat Launch: Lake K10 →

6. Lake Odessa (Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Catfish, Walleye, Bluegill)

Lake Odessa, Iowa

Popular fishing lake in the Southern Iowa Region region of Iowa.

• Bluegill, crappie, pumpkinseed · Limit: 25 bluegill + 25 crappie/day (public waters), no possession limit · Mississippi: bluegill/pumpkinseed 25 (50 possession); crappie 25 (50)
• Catfish (channel, blue, flathead combined) · Limit: Inland lakes: 8/day (30 possession); streams/reservoirs: 15/day (30) · Mississippi River: no limit; bullheads no limit
• Walleye, sauger, saugeye · Limit: See walleye table
• Bluegill, crappie, pumpkinseed · Limit: 25 bluegill + 25 crappie/day (public waters), no possession limit · Mississippi: bluegill/pumpkinseed 25 (50 possession); crappie 25 (50)

Boat Launch: Sand Run Access →

7. Duck Creek (Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Catfish, Walleye, Bluegill)

Duck Creek, Iowa

Popular river fishing in the Southern Iowa Region region of Iowa.

• Bluegill, crappie, pumpkinseed · Limit: 25 bluegill + 25 crappie/day (public waters), no possession limit · Mississippi: bluegill/pumpkinseed 25 (50 possession); crappie 25 (50)
• Catfish (channel, blue, flathead combined) · Limit: Inland lakes: 8/day (30 possession); streams/reservoirs: 15/day (30) · Mississippi River: no limit; bullheads no limit
• Walleye, sauger, saugeye · Limit: See walleye table
• Bluegill, crappie, pumpkinseed · Limit: 25 bluegill + 25 crappie/day (public waters), no possession limit · Mississippi: bluegill/pumpkinseed 25 (50 possession); crappie 25 (50)

Boat Launch: East Launch →

8. Elk River (Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Catfish, Walleye, Bluegill)

Elk River, Iowa

Popular river fishing in the Southern Iowa Region region of Iowa.

• Bluegill, crappie, pumpkinseed · Limit: 25 bluegill + 25 crappie/day (public waters), no possession limit · Mississippi: bluegill/pumpkinseed 25 (50 possession); crappie 25 (50)
• Catfish (channel, blue, flathead combined) · Limit: Inland lakes: 8/day (30 possession); streams/reservoirs: 15/day (30) · Mississippi River: no limit; bullheads no limit
• Walleye, sauger, saugeye · Limit: See walleye table
• Bluegill, crappie, pumpkinseed · Limit: 25 bluegill + 25 crappie/day (public waters), no possession limit · Mississippi: bluegill/pumpkinseed 25 (50 possession); crappie 25 (50)

Boat Launch: River Street Ramp →

9. Flint River (Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Catfish, Walleye, Bluegill)

Flint River, Iowa

Popular river fishing in the Southern Iowa Region region of Iowa.

• Bluegill, crappie, pumpkinseed · Limit: 25 bluegill + 25 crappie/day (public waters), no possession limit · Mississippi: bluegill/pumpkinseed 25 (50 possession); crappie 25 (50)
• Catfish (channel, blue, flathead combined) · Limit: Inland lakes: 8/day (30 possession); streams/reservoirs: 15/day (30) · Mississippi River: no limit; bullheads no limit
• Walleye, sauger, saugeye · Limit: See walleye table
• Bluegill, crappie, pumpkinseed · Limit: 25 bluegill + 25 crappie/day (public waters), no possession limit · Mississippi: bluegill/pumpkinseed 25 (50 possession); crappie 25 (50)

Boat Launch: Bluff Harbor Marina →

10. French Creek (Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Catfish, Walleye, Bluegill)

French Creek, Iowa

Popular river fishing in the Southern Iowa Region region of Iowa.

• Bluegill, crappie, pumpkinseed · Limit: 25 bluegill + 25 crappie/day (public waters), no possession limit · Mississippi: bluegill/pumpkinseed 25 (50 possession); crappie 25 (50)
• Catfish (channel, blue, flathead combined) · Limit: Inland lakes: 8/day (30 possession); streams/reservoirs: 15/day (30) · Mississippi River: no limit; bullheads no limit
• Walleye, sauger, saugeye · Limit: See walleye table
• Bluegill, crappie, pumpkinseed · Limit: 25 bluegill + 25 crappie/day (public waters), no possession limit · Mississippi: bluegill/pumpkinseed 25 (50 possession); crappie 25 (50)

Boat Launch: East Launch →

11. Mill Creek (Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Catfish, Walleye, Bluegill)

Mill Creek, Iowa

Popular river fishing in the Southern Iowa Region region of Iowa.

• Bluegill, crappie, pumpkinseed · Limit: 25 bluegill + 25 crappie/day (public waters), no possession limit · Mississippi: bluegill/pumpkinseed 25 (50 possession); crappie 25 (50)
• Catfish (channel, blue, flathead combined) · Limit: Inland lakes: 8/day (30 possession); streams/reservoirs: 15/day (30) · Mississippi River: no limit; bullheads no limit
• Walleye, sauger, saugeye · Limit: See walleye table
• Bluegill, crappie, pumpkinseed · Limit: 25 bluegill + 25 crappie/day (public waters), no possession limit · Mississippi: bluegill/pumpkinseed 25 (50 possession); crappie 25 (50)

Boat Launch: East Launch →

12. Pine Creek (Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Catfish, Walleye, Bluegill)

Pine Creek, Iowa

Popular river fishing in the Southern Iowa Region region of Iowa.

• Bluegill, crappie, pumpkinseed · Limit: 25 bluegill + 25 crappie/day (public waters), no possession limit · Mississippi: bluegill/pumpkinseed 25 (50 possession); crappie 25 (50)
• Catfish (channel, blue, flathead combined) · Limit: Inland lakes: 8/day (30 possession); streams/reservoirs: 15/day (30) · Mississippi River: no limit; bullheads no limit
• Walleye, sauger, saugeye · Limit: See walleye table
• Bluegill, crappie, pumpkinseed · Limit: 25 bluegill + 25 crappie/day (public waters), no possession limit · Mississippi: bluegill/pumpkinseed 25 (50 possession); crappie 25 (50)

Boat Launch: East Launch →

13. Walnut Creek (Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Catfish, Walleye, Bluegill)

Walnut Creek, Iowa

Popular river fishing in the Southern Iowa Region region of Iowa.

• Bluegill, crappie, pumpkinseed · Limit: 25 bluegill + 25 crappie/day (public waters), no possession limit · Mississippi: bluegill/pumpkinseed 25 (50 possession); crappie 25 (50)
• Catfish (channel, blue, flathead combined) · Limit: Inland lakes: 8/day (30 possession); streams/reservoirs: 15/day (30) · Mississippi River: no limit; bullheads no limit
• Walleye, sauger, saugeye · Limit: See walleye table
• Bluegill, crappie, pumpkinseed · Limit: 25 bluegill + 25 crappie/day (public waters), no possession limit · Mississippi: bluegill/pumpkinseed 25 (50 possession); crappie 25 (50)

Boat Launch: East Launch →

14. Alligator Lake (Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Catfish, Walleye, Bluegill)

Alligator Lake, Iowa

Named lake in the Southern Iowa Region region of Iowa.

• Bluegill, crappie, pumpkinseed · Limit: 25 bluegill + 25 crappie/day (public waters), no possession limit · Mississippi: bluegill/pumpkinseed 25 (50 possession); crappie 25 (50)
• Catfish (channel, blue, flathead combined) · Limit: Inland lakes: 8/day (30 possession); streams/reservoirs: 15/day (30) · Mississippi River: no limit; bullheads no limit
• Walleye, sauger, saugeye · Limit: See walleye table
• Bluegill, crappie, pumpkinseed · Limit: 25 bluegill + 25 crappie/day (public waters), no possession limit · Mississippi: bluegill/pumpkinseed 25 (50 possession); crappie 25 (50)

Boat Launch: North Boat Ramp →

15. Bards Lake (Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Catfish, Walleye, Bluegill)

Bards Lake, Iowa

Named lake in the Southern Iowa Region region of Iowa.

• Bluegill, crappie, pumpkinseed · Limit: 25 bluegill + 25 crappie/day (public waters), no possession limit · Mississippi: bluegill/pumpkinseed 25 (50 possession); crappie 25 (50)
• Catfish (channel, blue, flathead combined) · Limit: Inland lakes: 8/day (30 possession); streams/reservoirs: 15/day (30) · Mississippi River: no limit; bullheads no limit
• Walleye, sauger, saugeye · Limit: See walleye table
• Bluegill, crappie, pumpkinseed · Limit: 25 bluegill + 25 crappie/day (public waters), no possession limit · Mississippi: bluegill/pumpkinseed 25 (50 possession); crappie 25 (50)

Boat Launch: North Boat Ramp →

16. Beattys Pond (Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Catfish, Walleye, Bluegill)

Beattys Pond, Iowa

Named lake in the Southern Iowa Region region of Iowa.

• Bluegill, crappie, pumpkinseed · Limit: 25 bluegill + 25 crappie/day (public waters), no possession limit · Mississippi: bluegill/pumpkinseed 25 (50 possession); crappie 25 (50)
• Catfish (channel, blue, flathead combined) · Limit: Inland lakes: 8/day (30 possession); streams/reservoirs: 15/day (30) · Mississippi River: no limit; bullheads no limit
• Walleye, sauger, saugeye · Limit: See walleye table
• Bluegill, crappie, pumpkinseed · Limit: 25 bluegill + 25 crappie/day (public waters), no possession limit · Mississippi: bluegill/pumpkinseed 25 (50 possession); crappie 25 (50)

Boat Launch: East Launch →

17. Beebe Pond (Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Catfish, Walleye, Bluegill)

Beebe Pond, Iowa

Named lake in the Southern Iowa Region region of Iowa.

• Bluegill, crappie, pumpkinseed · Limit: 25 bluegill + 25 crappie/day (public waters), no possession limit · Mississippi: bluegill/pumpkinseed 25 (50 possession); crappie 25 (50)
• Catfish (channel, blue, flathead combined) · Limit: Inland lakes: 8/day (30 possession); streams/reservoirs: 15/day (30) · Mississippi River: no limit; bullheads no limit
• Walleye, sauger, saugeye · Limit: See walleye table
• Bluegill, crappie, pumpkinseed · Limit: 25 bluegill + 25 crappie/day (public waters), no possession limit · Mississippi: bluegill/pumpkinseed 25 (50 possession); crappie 25 (50)

Boat Launch: East Launch →

18. Big Creek Pounding Area (Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Catfish, Walleye, Bluegill)

Big Creek Pounding Area, Iowa

Named lake in the Southern Iowa Region region of Iowa.

• Bluegill, crappie, pumpkinseed · Limit: 25 bluegill + 25 crappie/day (public waters), no possession limit · Mississippi: bluegill/pumpkinseed 25 (50 possession); crappie 25 (50)
• Catfish (channel, blue, flathead combined) · Limit: Inland lakes: 8/day (30 possession); streams/reservoirs: 15/day (30) · Mississippi River: no limit; bullheads no limit
• Walleye, sauger, saugeye · Limit: See walleye table
• Bluegill, crappie, pumpkinseed · Limit: 25 bluegill + 25 crappie/day (public waters), no possession limit · Mississippi: bluegill/pumpkinseed 25 (50 possession); crappie 25 (50)

Boat Launch: East Launch →

19. Big Goose Pond (Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Catfish, Walleye, Bluegill)

Big Goose Pond, Iowa

Named lake in the Southern Iowa Region region of Iowa.

• Bluegill, crappie, pumpkinseed · Limit: 25 bluegill + 25 crappie/day (public waters), no possession limit · Mississippi: bluegill/pumpkinseed 25 (50 possession); crappie 25 (50)
• Catfish (channel, blue, flathead combined) · Limit: Inland lakes: 8/day (30 possession); streams/reservoirs: 15/day (30) · Mississippi River: no limit; bullheads no limit
• Walleye, sauger, saugeye · Limit: See walleye table
• Bluegill, crappie, pumpkinseed · Limit: 25 bluegill + 25 crappie/day (public waters), no possession limit · Mississippi: bluegill/pumpkinseed 25 (50 possession); crappie 25 (50)

Boat Launch: Sand Run Access →

20. Big Keller Lake (Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Catfish, Walleye, Bluegill)

Big Keller Lake, Iowa

Named lake in the Southern Iowa Region region of Iowa.

• Bluegill, crappie, pumpkinseed · Limit: 25 bluegill + 25 crappie/day (public waters), no possession limit · Mississippi: bluegill/pumpkinseed 25 (50 possession); crappie 25 (50)
• Catfish (channel, blue, flathead combined) · Limit: Inland lakes: 8/day (30 possession); streams/reservoirs: 15/day (30) · Mississippi River: no limit; bullheads no limit
• Walleye, sauger, saugeye · Limit: See walleye table
• Bluegill, crappie, pumpkinseed · Limit: 25 bluegill + 25 crappie/day (public waters), no possession limit · Mississippi: bluegill/pumpkinseed 25 (50 possession); crappie 25 (50)

Boat Launch: East Launch →

21. Big Lake (Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Catfish, Walleye, Bluegill)

Big Lake, Iowa

Named lake in the Southern Iowa Region region of Iowa.

• Bluegill, crappie, pumpkinseed · Limit: 25 bluegill + 25 crappie/day (public waters), no possession limit · Mississippi: bluegill/pumpkinseed 25 (50 possession); crappie 25 (50)
• Catfish (channel, blue, flathead combined) · Limit: Inland lakes: 8/day (30 possession); streams/reservoirs: 15/day (30) · Mississippi River: no limit; bullheads no limit
• Walleye, sauger, saugeye · Limit: See walleye table
• Bluegill, crappie, pumpkinseed · Limit: 25 bluegill + 25 crappie/day (public waters), no possession limit · Mississippi: bluegill/pumpkinseed 25 (50 possession); crappie 25 (50)

Boat Launch: East Launch →

22. Big Lewis Lake (Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Catfish, Walleye, Bluegill)

Big Lewis Lake, Iowa

Named lake in the Southern Iowa Region region of Iowa.

• Bluegill, crappie, pumpkinseed · Limit: 25 bluegill + 25 crappie/day (public waters), no possession limit · Mississippi: bluegill/pumpkinseed 25 (50 possession); crappie 25 (50)
• Catfish (channel, blue, flathead combined) · Limit: Inland lakes: 8/day (30 possession); streams/reservoirs: 15/day (30) · Mississippi River: no limit; bullheads no limit
• Walleye, sauger, saugeye · Limit: See walleye table
• Bluegill, crappie, pumpkinseed · Limit: 25 bluegill + 25 crappie/day (public waters), no possession limit · Mississippi: bluegill/pumpkinseed 25 (50 possession); crappie 25 (50)

Boat Launch: East Launch →

23. Big Wall Lake (Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Catfish, Walleye, Bluegill)

Big Wall Lake, Iowa

Named lake in the Southern Iowa Region region of Iowa.

• Bluegill, crappie, pumpkinseed · Limit: 25 bluegill + 25 crappie/day (public waters), no possession limit · Mississippi: bluegill/pumpkinseed 25 (50 possession); crappie 25 (50)
• Catfish (channel, blue, flathead combined) · Limit: Inland lakes: 8/day (30 possession); streams/reservoirs: 15/day (30) · Mississippi River: no limit; bullheads no limit
• Walleye, sauger, saugeye · Limit: See walleye table
• Bluegill, crappie, pumpkinseed · Limit: 25 bluegill + 25 crappie/day (public waters), no possession limit · Mississippi: bluegill/pumpkinseed 25 (50 possession); crappie 25 (50)

Boat Launch: Lake Cornelia →

24. Birge Lake (historical) (Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Catfish, Walleye, Bluegill)

Birge Lake (historical), Iowa

Named lake in the Southern Iowa Region region of Iowa.

• Bluegill, crappie, pumpkinseed · Limit: 25 bluegill + 25 crappie/day (public waters), no possession limit · Mississippi: bluegill/pumpkinseed 25 (50 possession); crappie 25 (50)
• Catfish (channel, blue, flathead combined) · Limit: Inland lakes: 8/day (30 possession); streams/reservoirs: 15/day (30) · Mississippi River: no limit; bullheads no limit
• Walleye, sauger, saugeye · Limit: See walleye table
• Bluegill, crappie, pumpkinseed · Limit: 25 bluegill + 25 crappie/day (public waters), no possession limit · Mississippi: bluegill/pumpkinseed 25 (50 possession); crappie 25 (50)

Boat Launch: East Launch →

25. Blue Wing Marsh (Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Catfish, Walleye, Bluegill)

Blue Wing Marsh, Iowa

Named lake in the Southern Iowa Region region of Iowa.

• Bluegill, crappie, pumpkinseed · Limit: 25 bluegill + 25 crappie/day (public waters), no possession limit · Mississippi: bluegill/pumpkinseed 25 (50 possession); crappie 25 (50)
• Catfish (channel, blue, flathead combined) · Limit: Inland lakes: 8/day (30 possession); streams/reservoirs: 15/day (30) · Mississippi River: no limit; bullheads no limit
• Walleye, sauger, saugeye · Limit: See walleye table
• Bluegill, crappie, pumpkinseed · Limit: 25 bluegill + 25 crappie/day (public waters), no possession limit · Mississippi: bluegill/pumpkinseed 25 (50 possession); crappie 25 (50)

Boat Launch: East Launch →

26. Bonnie Lake (Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Catfish, Walleye, Bluegill)

Bonnie Lake, Iowa

Named lake in the Southern Iowa Region region of Iowa.

• Bluegill, crappie, pumpkinseed · Limit: 25 bluegill + 25 crappie/day (public waters), no possession limit · Mississippi: bluegill/pumpkinseed 25 (50 possession); crappie 25 (50)
• Catfish (channel, blue, flathead combined) · Limit: Inland lakes: 8/day (30 possession); streams/reservoirs: 15/day (30) · Mississippi River: no limit; bullheads no limit
• Walleye, sauger, saugeye · Limit: See walleye table
• Bluegill, crappie, pumpkinseed · Limit: 25 bluegill + 25 crappie/day (public waters), no possession limit · Mississippi: bluegill/pumpkinseed 25 (50 possession); crappie 25 (50)

Boat Launch: East Launch →

27. Bradley Lake (historical) (Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Catfish, Walleye, Bluegill)

Bradley Lake (historical), Iowa

Named lake in the Southern Iowa Region region of Iowa.

• Bluegill, crappie, pumpkinseed · Limit: 25 bluegill + 25 crappie/day (public waters), no possession limit · Mississippi: bluegill/pumpkinseed 25 (50 possession); crappie 25 (50)
• Catfish (channel, blue, flathead combined) · Limit: Inland lakes: 8/day (30 possession); streams/reservoirs: 15/day (30) · Mississippi River: no limit; bullheads no limit
• Walleye, sauger, saugeye · Limit: See walleye table
• Bluegill, crappie, pumpkinseed · Limit: 25 bluegill + 25 crappie/day (public waters), no possession limit · Mississippi: bluegill/pumpkinseed 25 (50 possession); crappie 25 (50)

Boat Launch: East Launch →

28. Brenton Slough (Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Catfish, Walleye, Bluegill)

Brenton Slough, Iowa

Named lake in the Southern Iowa Region region of Iowa.

• Bluegill, crappie, pumpkinseed · Limit: 25 bluegill + 25 crappie/day (public waters), no possession limit · Mississippi: bluegill/pumpkinseed 25 (50 possession); crappie 25 (50)
• Catfish (channel, blue, flathead combined) · Limit: Inland lakes: 8/day (30 possession); streams/reservoirs: 15/day (30) · Mississippi River: no limit; bullheads no limit
• Walleye, sauger, saugeye · Limit: See walleye table
• Bluegill, crappie, pumpkinseed · Limit: 25 bluegill + 25 crappie/day (public waters), no possession limit · Mississippi: bluegill/pumpkinseed 25 (50 possession); crappie 25 (50)

Boat Launch: East Launch →

29. Brights Lake (Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Catfish, Walleye, Bluegill)

Brights Lake, Iowa

Named lake in the Southern Iowa Region region of Iowa.

• Bluegill, crappie, pumpkinseed · Limit: 25 bluegill + 25 crappie/day (public waters), no possession limit · Mississippi: bluegill/pumpkinseed 25 (50 possession); crappie 25 (50)
• Catfish (channel, blue, flathead combined) · Limit: Inland lakes: 8/day (30 possession); streams/reservoirs: 15/day (30) · Mississippi River: no limit; bullheads no limit
• Walleye, sauger, saugeye · Limit: See walleye table
• Bluegill, crappie, pumpkinseed · Limit: 25 bluegill + 25 crappie/day (public waters), no possession limit · Mississippi: bluegill/pumpkinseed 25 (50 possession); crappie 25 (50)

Boat Launch: East Launch →

30. Browers Lake (Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Catfish, Walleye, Bluegill)

Browers Lake, Iowa

Named lake in the Southern Iowa Region region of Iowa.

• Bluegill, crappie, pumpkinseed · Limit: 25 bluegill + 25 crappie/day (public waters), no possession limit · Mississippi: bluegill/pumpkinseed 25 (50 possession); crappie 25 (50)
• Catfish (channel, blue, flathead combined) · Limit: Inland lakes: 8/day (30 possession); streams/reservoirs: 15/day (30) · Mississippi River: no limit; bullheads no limit
• Walleye, sauger, saugeye · Limit: See walleye table
• Bluegill, crappie, pumpkinseed · Limit: 25 bluegill + 25 crappie/day (public waters), no possession limit · Mississippi: bluegill/pumpkinseed 25 (50 possession); crappie 25 (50)

Boat Launch: East Launch →

31. Browns Lake (Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Catfish, Walleye, Bluegill)

Browns Lake, Iowa

Named lake in the Southern Iowa Region region of Iowa.

• Bluegill, crappie, pumpkinseed · Limit: 25 bluegill + 25 crappie/day (public waters), no possession limit · Mississippi: bluegill/pumpkinseed 25 (50 possession); crappie 25 (50)
• Catfish (channel, blue, flathead combined) · Limit: Inland lakes: 8/day (30 possession); streams/reservoirs: 15/day (30) · Mississippi River: no limit; bullheads no limit
• Walleye, sauger, saugeye · Limit: See walleye table
• Bluegill, crappie, pumpkinseed · Limit: 25 bluegill + 25 crappie/day (public waters), no possession limit · Mississippi: bluegill/pumpkinseed 25 (50 possession); crappie 25 (50)

Boat Launch: East Launch →

32. Bullhead Lake (Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Catfish, Walleye, Bluegill)

Bullhead Lake, Iowa

Named lake in the Southern Iowa Region region of Iowa.

• Bluegill, crappie, pumpkinseed · Limit: 25 bluegill + 25 crappie/day (public waters), no possession limit · Mississippi: bluegill/pumpkinseed 25 (50 possession); crappie 25 (50)
• Catfish (channel, blue, flathead combined) · Limit: Inland lakes: 8/day (30 possession); streams/reservoirs: 15/day (30) · Mississippi River: no limit; bullheads no limit
• Walleye, sauger, saugeye · Limit: See walleye table
• Bluegill, crappie, pumpkinseed · Limit: 25 bluegill + 25 crappie/day (public waters), no possession limit · Mississippi: bluegill/pumpkinseed 25 (50 possession); crappie 25 (50)

Boat Launch: East Launch →

33. Bur Oak Lake (Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Catfish, Walleye, Bluegill)

Bur Oak Lake, Iowa

Named lake in the Southern Iowa Region region of Iowa.

• Bluegill, crappie, pumpkinseed · Limit: 25 bluegill + 25 crappie/day (public waters), no possession limit · Mississippi: bluegill/pumpkinseed 25 (50 possession); crappie 25 (50)
• Catfish (channel, blue, flathead combined) · Limit: Inland lakes: 8/day (30 possession); streams/reservoirs: 15/day (30) · Mississippi River: no limit; bullheads no limit
• Walleye, sauger, saugeye · Limit: See walleye table
• Bluegill, crappie, pumpkinseed · Limit: 25 bluegill + 25 crappie/day (public waters), no possession limit · Mississippi: bluegill/pumpkinseed 25 (50 possession); crappie 25 (50)

Boat Launch: Anderson Point Access →

34. Bush Lake (historical) (Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Catfish, Walleye, Bluegill)

Bush Lake (historical), Iowa

Named lake in the Southern Iowa Region region of Iowa.

• Bluegill, crappie, pumpkinseed · Limit: 25 bluegill + 25 crappie/day (public waters), no possession limit · Mississippi: bluegill/pumpkinseed 25 (50 possession); crappie 25 (50)
• Catfish (channel, blue, flathead combined) · Limit: Inland lakes: 8/day (30 possession); streams/reservoirs: 15/day (30) · Mississippi River: no limit; bullheads no limit
• Walleye, sauger, saugeye · Limit: See walleye table
• Bluegill, crappie, pumpkinseed · Limit: 25 bluegill + 25 crappie/day (public waters), no possession limit · Mississippi: bluegill/pumpkinseed 25 (50 possession); crappie 25 (50)

Boat Launch: East Launch →

35. Cairo Lake (historical) (Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Catfish, Walleye, Bluegill)

Cairo Lake (historical), Iowa

Named lake in the Southern Iowa Region region of Iowa.

• Bluegill, crappie, pumpkinseed · Limit: 25 bluegill + 25 crappie/day (public waters), no possession limit · Mississippi: bluegill/pumpkinseed 25 (50 possession); crappie 25 (50)
• Catfish (channel, blue, flathead combined) · Limit: Inland lakes: 8/day (30 possession); streams/reservoirs: 15/day (30) · Mississippi River: no limit; bullheads no limit
• Walleye, sauger, saugeye · Limit: See walleye table
• Bluegill, crappie, pumpkinseed · Limit: 25 bluegill + 25 crappie/day (public waters), no possession limit · Mississippi: bluegill/pumpkinseed 25 (50 possession); crappie 25 (50)

Boat Launch: East Launch →

36. California Cutoff (Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Catfish, Walleye, Bluegill)

California Cutoff, Iowa

Named lake in the Southern Iowa Region region of Iowa.

• Bluegill, crappie, pumpkinseed · Limit: 25 bluegill + 25 crappie/day (public waters), no possession limit · Mississippi: bluegill/pumpkinseed 25 (50 possession); crappie 25 (50)
• Catfish (channel, blue, flathead combined) · Limit: Inland lakes: 8/day (30 possession); streams/reservoirs: 15/day (30) · Mississippi River: no limit; bullheads no limit
• Walleye, sauger, saugeye · Limit: See walleye table
• Bluegill, crappie, pumpkinseed · Limit: 25 bluegill + 25 crappie/day (public waters), no possession limit · Mississippi: bluegill/pumpkinseed 25 (50 possession); crappie 25 (50)

Boat Launch: East Launch →

37. Canary Lake (historical) (Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Catfish, Walleye, Bluegill)

Canary Lake (historical), Iowa

Named lake in the Southern Iowa Region region of Iowa.

• Bluegill, crappie, pumpkinseed · Limit: 25 bluegill + 25 crappie/day (public waters), no possession limit · Mississippi: bluegill/pumpkinseed 25 (50 possession); crappie 25 (50)
• Catfish (channel, blue, flathead combined) · Limit: Inland lakes: 8/day (30 possession); streams/reservoirs: 15/day (30) · Mississippi River: no limit; bullheads no limit
• Walleye, sauger, saugeye · Limit: See walleye table
• Bluegill, crappie, pumpkinseed · Limit: 25 bluegill + 25 crappie/day (public waters), no possession limit · Mississippi: bluegill/pumpkinseed 25 (50 possession); crappie 25 (50)

Boat Launch: Birdland Marina →

38. Cards Lake (historical) (Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Catfish, Walleye, Bluegill)

Cards Lake (historical), Iowa

Named lake in the Southern Iowa Region region of Iowa.

• Bluegill, crappie, pumpkinseed · Limit: 25 bluegill + 25 crappie/day (public waters), no possession limit · Mississippi: bluegill/pumpkinseed 25 (50 possession); crappie 25 (50)
• Catfish (channel, blue, flathead combined) · Limit: Inland lakes: 8/day (30 possession); streams/reservoirs: 15/day (30) · Mississippi River: no limit; bullheads no limit
• Walleye, sauger, saugeye · Limit: See walleye table
• Bluegill, crappie, pumpkinseed · Limit: 25 bluegill + 25 crappie/day (public waters), no possession limit · Mississippi: bluegill/pumpkinseed 25 (50 possession); crappie 25 (50)

Boat Launch: East Launch →

39. Carp Lake (Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Catfish, Walleye, Bluegill)

Carp Lake, Iowa

Named lake in the Southern Iowa Region region of Iowa.

• Bluegill, crappie, pumpkinseed · Limit: 25 bluegill + 25 crappie/day (public waters), no possession limit · Mississippi: bluegill/pumpkinseed 25 (50 possession); crappie 25 (50)
• Catfish (channel, blue, flathead combined) · Limit: Inland lakes: 8/day (30 possession); streams/reservoirs: 15/day (30) · Mississippi River: no limit; bullheads no limit
• Walleye, sauger, saugeye · Limit: See walleye table
• Bluegill, crappie, pumpkinseed · Limit: 25 bluegill + 25 crappie/day (public waters), no possession limit · Mississippi: bluegill/pumpkinseed 25 (50 possession); crappie 25 (50)

Boat Launch: East Launch →

40. Case Lake (Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Catfish, Walleye, Bluegill)

Case Lake, Iowa

Named lake in the Southern Iowa Region region of Iowa.

• Bluegill, crappie, pumpkinseed · Limit: 25 bluegill + 25 crappie/day (public waters), no possession limit · Mississippi: bluegill/pumpkinseed 25 (50 possession); crappie 25 (50)
• Catfish (channel, blue, flathead combined) · Limit: Inland lakes: 8/day (30 possession); streams/reservoirs: 15/day (30) · Mississippi River: no limit; bullheads no limit
• Walleye, sauger, saugeye · Limit: See walleye table
• Bluegill, crappie, pumpkinseed · Limit: 25 bluegill + 25 crappie/day (public waters), no possession limit · Mississippi: bluegill/pumpkinseed 25 (50 possession); crappie 25 (50)

Boat Launch: East Launch →