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Fishing in the Western Iowa & Missouri River Region
Explore fishing in the Western Iowa & Missouri River Region of Iowa. Missouri River Inlet, Black Hawk Lake, Lake Manawa,
The inlet streams feeding Missouri River offer good fishing for the region's target species.
1. Missouri River Inlet (Channel Catfish, Walleye, Sauger, Largemouth Bass, Crappie)
Missouri River Inlet, IowaThe inlet streams feeding Missouri River offer good fishing for the region's target species.
- Walleye, sauger, saugeye · Limit: See walleye table
- 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: Missouri River Inlet →
2. Black Hawk Lake (Channel Catfish, Walleye, Sauger, Largemouth Bass, Crappie)
Black Hawk Lake, IowaBlack Hawk Lake offers excellent fishing in the Western Iowa & Missouri River with good public access and scenic surroundings.
- Walleye, sauger, saugeye · Limit: See walleye table
- 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: Marina Boat Ramp →
3. Lake Manawa (Channel Catfish, Walleye, Sauger, Largemouth Bass, Crappie)
Lake Manawa, IowaLake Manawa offers excellent fishing in the Western Iowa & Missouri River with good public access and scenic surroundings.
- Walleye, sauger, saugeye · Limit: See walleye table
- 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)
4. Lewis & Clark Lake (Channel Catfish, Walleye, Sauger, Largemouth Bass, Crappie)
Lewis & Clark Lake, IowaLewis & Clark Lake offers excellent fishing in the Western Iowa & Missouri River with good public access and scenic surroundings.
- Walleye, sauger, saugeye · Limit: See walleye table
- 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: Carter Lake Dock →
5. Lake K10 (Channel Catfish, Walleye, Sauger, Largemouth Bass, Crappie)
Lake K10, IowaLake K10 offers good fishing opportunities in the Western Iowa & Missouri River of Iowa with scenic natural surroundings.
- Walleye, sauger, saugeye · Limit: See walleye table
- 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)
6. Carter Lake (Channel Catfish, Walleye, Sauger, Largemouth Bass, Crappie)
Carter Lake, IowaPopular fishing lake in the Western Iowa & Missouri River Region region of Iowa.
- Walleye, sauger, saugeye · Limit: See walleye table
- 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: Carter Lake Dock →
7. East Okoboji Lake (Channel Catfish, Walleye, Sauger, Largemouth Bass, Crappie)
East Okoboji Lake, IowaPopular fishing lake in the Western Iowa & Missouri River Region region of Iowa.
- Walleye, sauger, saugeye · Limit: See walleye table
- 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)
8. Five Island Lake (Channel Catfish, Walleye, Sauger, Largemouth Bass, Crappie)
Five Island Lake, IowaPopular fishing lake in the Western Iowa & Missouri River Region region of Iowa.
- Walleye, sauger, saugeye · Limit: See walleye table
- 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 →
9. Green Valley Lake (Channel Catfish, Walleye, Sauger, Largemouth Bass, Crappie)
Green Valley Lake, IowaPopular fishing lake in the Western Iowa & Missouri River Region region of Iowa.
- Walleye, sauger, saugeye · Limit: See walleye table
- 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)
10. High Lake (Channel Catfish, Walleye, Sauger, Largemouth Bass, Crappie)
High Lake, IowaPopular fishing lake in the Western Iowa & Missouri River Region region of Iowa.
- Walleye, sauger, saugeye · Limit: See walleye table
- 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 →
11. Iowa Lake (Channel Catfish, Walleye, Sauger, Largemouth Bass, Crappie)
Iowa Lake, IowaPopular fishing lake in the Western Iowa & Missouri River Region region of Iowa.
- Walleye, sauger, saugeye · Limit: See walleye table
- 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)
12. Lake Icaria (Channel Catfish, Walleye, Sauger, Largemouth Bass, Crappie)
Lake Icaria, IowaPopular fishing lake in the Western Iowa & Missouri River Region region of Iowa.
- Walleye, sauger, saugeye · Limit: See walleye table
- 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)
13. Lost Island Lake (Channel Catfish, Walleye, Sauger, Largemouth Bass, Crappie)
Lost Island Lake, IowaPopular fishing lake in the Western Iowa & Missouri River Region region of Iowa.
- Walleye, sauger, saugeye · Limit: See walleye table
- 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)
14. North Twin Lake (Channel Catfish, Walleye, Sauger, Largemouth Bass, Crappie)
North Twin Lake, IowaPopular fishing lake in the Western Iowa & Missouri River Region region of Iowa.
- Walleye, sauger, saugeye · Limit: See walleye table
- 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: Twin Lakes Marina →
15. Okamanpeedan Lake (Channel Catfish, Walleye, Sauger, Largemouth Bass, Crappie)
Okamanpeedan Lake, IowaPopular fishing lake in the Western Iowa & Missouri River Region region of Iowa.
- Walleye, sauger, saugeye · Limit: See walleye table
- 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)
16. Rush Lake (Channel Catfish, Walleye, Sauger, Largemouth Bass, Crappie)
Rush Lake, IowaPopular fishing lake in the Western Iowa & Missouri River Region region of Iowa.
- Walleye, sauger, saugeye · Limit: See walleye table
- 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)
17. Spirit Lake (Channel Catfish, Walleye, Sauger, Largemouth Bass, Crappie)
Spirit Lake, IowaPopular fishing lake in the Western Iowa & Missouri River Region region of Iowa.
- Walleye, sauger, saugeye · Limit: See walleye table
- 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)
18. Virgin Lake (Channel Catfish, Walleye, Sauger, Largemouth Bass, Crappie)
Virgin Lake, IowaPopular fishing lake in the Western Iowa & Missouri River Region region of Iowa.
- Walleye, sauger, saugeye · Limit: See walleye table
- 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)
19. West Okoboji Lake (Channel Catfish, Walleye, Sauger, Largemouth Bass, Crappie)
West Okoboji Lake, IowaPopular fishing lake in the Western Iowa & Missouri River Region region of Iowa.
- Walleye, sauger, saugeye · Limit: See walleye table
- 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: Okoboji Yacht Club →
20. Big Sioux River (Channel Catfish, Walleye, Sauger, Largemouth Bass, Crappie)
Big Sioux River, IowaPopular river fishing in the Western Iowa & Missouri River Region region of Iowa.
- ⚠ This water: Paddlefish 35-45 in protected slot; catfish no limit; bass min 12 in.
- Walleye, sauger, saugeye · Limit: See walleye table
- 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: Rock River Access →
21. Blue Earth River (Channel Catfish, Walleye, Sauger, Largemouth Bass, Crappie)
Blue Earth River, IowaPopular river fishing in the Western Iowa & Missouri River Region region of Iowa.
- Walleye, sauger, saugeye · Limit: See walleye table
- 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)
22. Boyer River (Channel Catfish, Walleye, Sauger, Largemouth Bass, Crappie)
Boyer River, IowaPopular river fishing in the Western Iowa & Missouri River Region region of Iowa.
- Walleye, sauger, saugeye · Limit: See walleye table
- 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)
23. Broken Kettle Creek (Channel Catfish, Walleye, Sauger, Largemouth Bass, Crappie)
Broken Kettle Creek, IowaPopular river fishing in the Western Iowa & Missouri River Region region of Iowa.
- Walleye, sauger, saugeye · Limit: See walleye table
- 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)
24. East Fork One Hundred and Two River (Channel Catfish, Walleye, Sauger, Largemouth Bass, Crappie)
East Fork One Hundred and Two River, IowaPopular river fishing in the Western Iowa & Missouri River Region region of Iowa.
- Walleye, sauger, saugeye · Limit: See walleye table
- 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)
25. East Nishnabotna River (Channel Catfish, Walleye, Sauger, Largemouth Bass, Crappie)
East Nishnabotna River, IowaPopular river fishing in the Western Iowa & Missouri River Region region of Iowa.
- Walleye, sauger, saugeye · Limit: See walleye table
- 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)
26. East Nodaway River (Channel Catfish, Walleye, Sauger, Largemouth Bass, Crappie)
East Nodaway River, IowaPopular river fishing in the Western Iowa & Missouri River Region region of Iowa.
- Walleye, sauger, saugeye · Limit: See walleye table
- 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)
27. Floyd River (Channel Catfish, Walleye, Sauger, Largemouth Bass, Crappie)
Floyd River, IowaPopular river fishing in the Western Iowa & Missouri River Region region of Iowa.
- Walleye, sauger, saugeye · Limit: See walleye table
- 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)
28. Keg Creek (Channel Catfish, Walleye, Sauger, Largemouth Bass, Crappie)
Keg Creek, IowaPopular river fishing in the Western Iowa & Missouri River Region region of Iowa.
- Walleye, sauger, saugeye · Limit: See walleye table
- 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)
29. Little Floyd River (Channel Catfish, Walleye, Sauger, Largemouth Bass, Crappie)
Little Floyd River, IowaPopular river fishing in the Western Iowa & Missouri River Region region of Iowa.
- Walleye, sauger, saugeye · Limit: See walleye table
- 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)
30. Little Rock River (Channel Catfish, Walleye, Sauger, Largemouth Bass, Crappie)
Little Rock River, IowaPopular river fishing in the Western Iowa & Missouri River Region region of Iowa.
- Walleye, sauger, saugeye · Limit: See walleye table
- 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: Little Rock River →
31. Little Sioux River (Channel Catfish, Walleye, Sauger, Largemouth Bass, Crappie)
Little Sioux River, IowaPopular river fishing in the Western Iowa & Missouri River Region region of Iowa.
- Walleye, sauger, saugeye · Limit: See walleye table
- 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)
32. Lizard Creek (Channel Catfish, Walleye, Sauger, Largemouth Bass, Crappie)
Lizard Creek, IowaPopular river fishing in the Western Iowa & Missouri River Region region of Iowa.
- Walleye, sauger, saugeye · Limit: See walleye table
- 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)
33. Maple River (Channel Catfish, Walleye, Sauger, Largemouth Bass, Crappie)
Maple River, IowaPopular river fishing in the Western Iowa & Missouri River Region region of Iowa.
- Walleye, sauger, saugeye · Limit: See walleye table
- 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)
34. Middle Fork One Hundred and Two River (Channel Catfish, Walleye, Sauger, Largemouth Bass, Crappie)
Middle Fork One Hundred and Two River, IowaPopular river fishing in the Western Iowa & Missouri River Region region of Iowa.
- Walleye, sauger, saugeye · Limit: See walleye table
- 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)
35. Middle Nodaway River (Channel Catfish, Walleye, Sauger, Largemouth Bass, Crappie)
Middle Nodaway River, IowaPopular river fishing in the Western Iowa & Missouri River Region region of Iowa.
- Walleye, sauger, saugeye · Limit: See walleye table
- 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)
36. Middle Raccoon River (Channel Catfish, Walleye, Sauger, Largemouth Bass, Crappie)
Middle Raccoon River, IowaPopular river fishing in the Western Iowa & Missouri River Region region of Iowa.
- Walleye, sauger, saugeye · Limit: See walleye table
- 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)
37. Mosquito Creek (Channel Catfish, Walleye, Sauger, Largemouth Bass, Crappie)
Mosquito Creek, IowaPopular river fishing in the Western Iowa & Missouri River Region region of Iowa.
- Walleye, sauger, saugeye · Limit: See walleye table
- 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)
38. Nishnabotna River (Channel Catfish, Walleye, Sauger, Largemouth Bass, Crappie)
Nishnabotna River, IowaPopular river fishing in the Western Iowa & Missouri River Region region of Iowa.
- Walleye, sauger, saugeye · Limit: See walleye table
- 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)
39. Nodaway River (Channel Catfish, Walleye, Sauger, Largemouth Bass, Crappie)
Nodaway River, IowaPopular river fishing in the Western Iowa & Missouri River Region region of Iowa.
- Walleye, sauger, saugeye · Limit: See walleye table
- 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)
40. North Raccoon River (Channel Catfish, Walleye, Sauger, Largemouth Bass, Crappie)
North Raccoon River, IowaPopular river fishing in the Western Iowa & Missouri River Region region of Iowa.
- Walleye, sauger, saugeye · Limit: See walleye table
- 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)
Fishing Tips for the Western Iowa & Missouri River 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 Western Iowa & Missouri River 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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