Fish Iowa - Rivers and Streams - Little Sioux River (state line to Linn Grove)

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About Little Sioux River (state line to Linn Grove)

River length (miles): 97.50
See below for additional location-specific regulations

Location

County: Buena Vista
Description:
Coordinates: 42.89434938, -95.24153437

Nearby Parks

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Amenities

Amenities at Little Sioux River (state line to Linn Grove) include:
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What to Fish For

Fishing Report

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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

6/17/22 - 39,109 Walleye (1.5)
07/12/2021 - 18,993 Walleye (1.6)
06/17/2021 - 54,382 Walleye (1.23)
June 2020 - 35,827 Walleye (1.7)
07/02/2019 - 59,384 Walleye (1.07)
07/06/2018 - 4,022 Walleye (2.59)
7/7/2017 - 1,690 Walleye (2.5")
7/7/2017 - 2,117 Walleye (2.5")
6/28/2017 - 27,336 Walleye (2.5")
6/21/2017 - 7,893 Walleye (2.5")
6/21/2017 - 32,177 Walleye (2.5")
6/21/16 - 38,850 Walleye (3.0")
07/08/2015 - 1,161 Walleye (3.3")
06/24/2015 - 43,266 Walleye (2.5")

Management

2023 - Exotic Species-Mussels: Zebra mussel found by ISU crew attached to bottom set acoustic receiver
2022 - Exotic Species-Invertebrates: Rusty crayfish sampled by MSIM crew
2011 - Exotic Species-Fish: Sample below Linn Grove Dam - Two Asian carp were collected
2011 - RAFT sampling-RAFT: Collected fish samples for contaminate monitoring
2010 - Other-Other: Participated in development of a conservation action plan (CAP)

Regulations and Who to Talk To

Motoring Restrictions

Motoring Restrictions: None

Contacts for this Location

Mike Hawkins, Fisheries Biologist; 712-336-1840; Michael.Hawkins@dnr.iowa.gov
Brent Koppie, Conservation Officer; 712-260-1010; Brent.Koppie@dnr.iowa.gov

Fishing Regulations

Bigmouth Buffalo

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

Black Bullhead

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

Bluegill

Season: Continuous
Daily Bag Limit: 25 fish
Possession Limit: unlimited
Length Limit: none
Other:

Channel Catfish

Season: Continuous
Daily Bag Limit: combined: channel, blue and flathead catfish, 15 fish
Possession Limit: combined: channel, blue and flathead catfish, 30 fish
Length Limit: none
Other:

Common Carp

Season: Continuous
Daily Bag Limit: none
Possession Limit: unlimited
Length Limit: none
Other: May be taken by hand fishing, by snagging, by spear or by bow and arrow, day or night.

Freshwater Drum

Season: Continuous
Daily Bag Limit: none
Possession Limit: unlimited
Length Limit: none
Other: May be taken by hand fishing, by snagging, by spear or by bow and arrow, day or night.

Green Sunfish

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

Largemouth Bass

Season: Continuous
Daily Bag Limit: combined black bass, 3 fish
Possession Limit: combined black bass, 6 fish
Length Limit: 12-inch minimum
Other:

Muskellunge

Season: Continuous
Daily Bag Limit: combined: muskellunge and tiger muskellunge, 1 fish
Possession Limit: combined: muskellunge and tiger muskellunge, 1 fish
Length Limit: 40-inch minimum
Other:

Northern Pike

Season: Continuous
Daily Bag Limit: 3 fish
Possession Limit: 6 fish
Length Limit: none
Other:

Quillback

Season: Continuous
Daily Bag Limit: none
Possession Limit: unlimited
Length Limit: none
Other: May be taken by hand fishing, by snagging, by spear or by bow and arrow, day or night.

Shorthead redhorse

Season: Continuous
Daily Bag Limit: none
Possession Limit: unlimited
Length Limit: none
Other: May be taken by hand fishing, by snagging, by spear or by bow and arrow, day or night.

Walleye

Season: Continuous
Daily Bag Limit: combined walleye, sauger and saugeye; 5 fish
Possession Limit: combined walleye, sauger and saugeye; 10 fish
Length Limit: none
Other:

White Bass

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

White Crappie

Season: Continuous
Daily Bag Limit: combined black and white crappie, 25 fish
Possession Limit: unlimited
Length Limit: none
Other:

White Sucker

Season: Continuous
Daily Bag Limit: none
Possession Limit: unlimited
Length Limit: none
Other: May be taken by hand fishing, by snagging, by spear or by bow and arrow, day or night.

Yellow Bass

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

Yellow Bullhead

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

Yellow Perch

Season: Continuous
Daily Bag Limit: 25 fish
Possession Limit: 50 fish
Length Limit: none
Other: