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About Green Island Lake

Surface Area (acres): 526.00
Maximum Depth (feet): Unknown
Motoring Restrictions: No Size Limit at No Wake
See below for additional location-specific regulations

Location

County: Jackson
Description: Green Island
Coordinates: 42.16356304, -90.28195686

Nearby Parks

Bellevue State Park

Amenities

Amenities at Green Island Lake include:

Boat Access
Hard Surface Boat Ramp

What to Fish For

Fishing Report

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Popular Fish Species

Fishing Forecast

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Consumption Guidelines

Iowa-Caught Fish Are Safe to Eat, In Almost All Cases

In nearly all cases, Iowa fish are safe to eat. Cleaning and/or preparing the meal causes most of the problems regarding taste or color of fish. Like all living creatures, fish are susceptible to diseases, parasites, and other naturally occurring conditions in the water. If you suspect your fish is affected by any of these conditions, do not eat it. Consider eating smaller and younger fish which usually have lower levels of contaminants than larger ones. Most contaminants accumulate in larger, older fish. For additional information, check out our resources for eating and cooking Iowa caught fish.

To learn more about fish tissue monitoring, visit our Fish Tissue Monitoring page .

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Stocking and Management

Stocking

5/24/22 - 6,740 Northern Pike (2.7)
4/14/22 - 39,273 Northern Pike (Fry)
05/12/2021 - 11,130 Northern Pike (2.6)
04/05/2021 - 92,500 Northern Pike (Fry)
03/27/2021 - 34 Northern Pike (Adult)
05/20/2020 - 11,000 Northern Pike (2.2)
07/02/2019 - 166 Northern Pike (12)
08/28/2018 - 162 Northern Pike (12)
05/31/2018 - 1,025 Northern Pike (5)
05/12/2015 - 15,000 Northern Pike (2")

Management

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Regulations and Who to Talk To

Motoring Restrictions

Motoring Restrictions: No Size Limit at No Wake

Contacts for this Location

Lucas Dever, Conservation Officer; 319-480-0397; Lucas.Dever@dnr.iowa.gov
Scott Gritters, Fisheries Biologist; 563-880-8781; Scott.Gritters@dnr.iowa.gov
Andrew Keil, Conservation Officer; 563-590-1945; Andrew.Keil@dnr.iowa.gov

Fishing Regulations

Black Bullhead

Season: Continuous
Daily Bag Limit: unlimited
Possession Limit: unlimited
Length Limit: none
Other:

Black Crappie

Season: Continuous
Daily Bag Limit: combined black and white crappie, 25 fish
Possession Limit: unlimited; Mississippi River backwaters, combined black and white crappie - 50 fish
Length Limit: none
Other: No daily limit on private waters

Bluegill

Season: Continuous
Daily Bag Limit: 25 fish; Mississippi River backwaters, combined bluegill and pumpkinseed - 25 fish
Possession Limit: unlimited; Mississippi River backwaters, combined bluegill and pumpkinseed - 50 fish
Length Limit: none
Other: No daily limit on private waters

Largemouth Bass

Season: Continuous
Daily Bag Limit: combined black bass, 3 fish
Possession Limit: combined black bass, 6 fish
Length Limit: 15-inch minimum
Other: Associated chutes and backwaters of border rivers are included where intermittent or constant flow occur. A 14-inch length limit applies to Mississippi River backwaters, and a 12-inch length limit applies to Missouri River backwaters.

Northern Pike

Season: Continuous
Daily Bag Limit: 3 fish
Possession Limit: 6 fish
Length Limit: none
Other: Associated chutes and backwaters of border rivers where intermittent or constant flow occur have the following limits: Mississippi River-5 fish daily bag, 10 fish possession limit; Missouri River-5 fish daily bag, 10 fish possession limit; Big Sioux River-6 fish daily bag, 12 fish possession limit

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