Mississippi River (Iowa) fishing forecast

Iowa · river

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Fish to target

• Walleye
• Sauger
• White bass
• Catfish (channel/blue/flathead)
• Crappie
• Bluegill / sunfish
• Smallmouth bass
• Largemouth bass

Safety: dam releases

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Rock Island District) - Mississippi River locks and dams controls releases. Water levels and current can rise quickly and without warning below dams. Wear a life jacket and heed warning sirens.

Regulations and licensing

Iowa Department of Natural Resources fishing regulations · Fishing license

Species and locations are starter data and should be verified with the state wildlife agency.