Challenge yourself with some of the best catfishing in Iowa on the fast-flowing currents of the wild Missouri River. Learn more about the major river reaches below, or explore the map. You may also want to check the latest fishing reports.
| River | County | Location | Length in miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| Missouri River (Council Bluffs to state line) | Fremont |
Lake Manawa State Park: 1100 South Shore Drive/Council Bluffs, IA 51501 phone: 712-366-0220. Managed by the Iowa Department of Natural Resources Lake Manawa State Park has boat ramps on the Missouri River within the park. |
61.00 |
| Missouri River (Little Sioux to Council Bluffs) | Pottawattamie |
Wilson Island State Recreation Area: 32801 Campground Lane/Missouri Valley, IA 51555 phone-712-642-2069. Managed by the Iowa Department of Natural Resources, Wilson Island Recreation Area has 544 acres along the Missouri River near Missouri Valley Iowa. |
53.00 |
| Missouri River (Sioux City to Little Sioux) | Harrison |
Chris Larsen Park: 1280 Larsen Park Road/Sioux City, IA. Located on the Sioux City riverfront along the Missouri River. Larsen Park offers 110 acres on the Sioux City Riverfront. Managed by the City of Sioux City. |
64.00 |