For more additional fishing regulation information, see the Iowa Hunting, Fishing and Trapping Regulations. For exact wording of the laws and regulations, consult the Code of the State of Iowa.

2008 Regulation Changes
1. A 15-inch length limit for largemouth bass in Mill Creek Lake (O'Brien Co.) has been increased to 18 inches.
2. Beginning in 2008, all bass tournaments in June, July and August will end at 1:00 PM. Fisheries biologists across the state felt that holding fish in live wells during warm water conditions causes undue stress and higher latent mortality. This new rule will be enforced statewide.

2008 Iowa Fishing Regulations

• Bait
• Boundary Water Regulations with other States
• Catching a Tagged Fish
• Fish Species-Specific Regulations
• Fishing Licenses
• Fishing Tackle
• Frogs
• Ice Fishing Shelters
• Iowa Fishing Tournaments
• Littering Public Waters
• Means of Catching Fish
• Motor Regulations
• Penalties and Liquidated Damages
• Seasons and Limits
• Stocking Public and Private Waters
• Turtles
  
  
  
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  For more information on TIP and how to help stop poaching in Iowa, contact: DNR Law Enforcement Bureau 502 East 9th Street Wallace State Office Building Des Moines, IA 50319-0034 (515) 281-4515