Fish Iowa - Rivers and Streams - Cedar River (above Nashua)

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About Cedar River (above Nashua)

River length (miles): 63.00
See below for additional location-specific regulations

Location

County: Floyd
Description:
Coordinates: 42.96458285, -92.54548583

Nearby Parks

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Amenities

Amenities at Cedar River (above Nashua) include:
  • Boat Access
  • Accessible Pier
  • Picnic Area
  • Trails
  • Playground
  • Restrooms
  • Camping
  • Good/Excellent Shorefishing
  • Gravel Boat Ramp
  • Hard Surface Boat Ramp
  • Carry Down Boat Launch
  • Accessible Shoreline

Fishing Report

  • Ice Condition: None
  • Water Temperature (°F):
  • Ramp Condition: Useable
  • Comments: Water levels are stabilizing with excellent clarity. Water temperature is in the 70s. Last updated on 05/28/2026
Species Reports
Walleye - Fair: Use a jig with a live minnow near the stream bottom in an off channel area. Try fishing sunrise and sunset on clear days. Last updated on 05/28/2026
Channel Catfish - Fair: Use a hook with a dead chub, nightcrawler, or chicken liver fished on the bottom. Last updated on 05/28/2026
Black Crappie - Good: Crappie are biting hooks tipped with minnows or redworms. Look for a backwater or woody debris out of current. Last updated on 05/28/2026
White Sucker - Fair: The sucker bite is slowing as water temperatures warm. Use a jig tipped with a worm fished on the bottom. Suckers can be seen in large schools over cobble and sandy river bottom. Last updated on 05/28/2026
Smallmouth Bass - Fair: Use jigs tipped with small ringworms or paddle tails, or spinner baits. Find areas with back eddies or out of the main flow. Last updated on 05/28/2026

Fishing Summary

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Popular Fish Species

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 .

Stocking

  • 6/3/24 - 2,476 Walleye (2.0)
  • 5/15/24 - 10,151 Northern Pike (2.0)
  • 10/11/24 - 5,188 Walleye (2.0)
  • 5/25/23 - 60,950 Walleye (1.3)
  • 6/3/22 - 11,681 Northern Pike (1.8)
  • 6/2/22 - 49,795 Walleye (1.3)
  • 06/10/2021 - 29,571 Walleye (1.49)
  • 05/27/2021 - 60,183 Walleye (1.42)
  • 05/28/2020 - 57,596 Walleye (1.2)
  • 05/30/2019 - 66,348 Walleye (1.4)
  • 05/29/2019 - 9,814 Northern Pike (2.12)
  • 06/06/2018 - 38,021 Walleye (1.9)
  • 06/05/2018 - 10,037 Northern Pike (2.8)
  • 6/1/2017 - 11,100 Walleye (1.6")
  • 5/26/2017 - 63,616 Walleye (1.4")
  • 5/23/2017 - 10,000 Northern Pike (2.5")
  • spring 2016 - 9,100 Northern Pike (2.2")
  • 5/25/16 - 62,377 Walleye (Fingerling)

Management

  • 2013 - Exotic Species-Invertebrates: Rusty Crawfish in completion report for Upper Cedar River drainage basin

Motoring Restrictions

Motoring Restrictions: None

Contacts for this Location

Fishing Regulations

The summaries listed below are a partial listing provided for your benefit. Familiarize yourself with the complete Fishing Regulations here: Iowa DNR Fishing Regulations and Laws.

Aquatic Invasive Species

  • Rusty Crayfish

To learn more about AIS, visit the Iowa DNR's Aquatic Invasive Species page for more information and resources.

Fish Surveys

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