Fish Iowa

Find a Lake to Fish

Iowa’s lakes and reservoirs offer outdoor opportunities for all, with locations just a short drive away from anywhere in the state.

Find a Place Close to Home

Community fishing brings fishing to your back door, featuring ponds within your local neighborhood.

Find a Place to Trout Fish

Explore some of Iowa's most beautiful streams. A true angler's paradise, hundreds of miles of cold water trout streams meander through northeast Iowa.

Find a River or Stream to Fish

Enjoy Iowa's natural landscapes and a unique angling challenge around every bend by visiting Iowa's thousands of miles of rivers and streams.

Find a Place to Fish the Mississippi River

Explore one of the greatest, most complex river ecosystems in the world, a haven for wildlife and some of Iowa's best fishing for Walleye, Paddlefish, and more.

Find a Place to Fish the Missouri River

Challenge yourself with some of the best catfishing in Iowa on the fast-flowing currents of the wild Missouri River.

Report Your Catch

Caught something cool? Tell us about it by reporting it here.

Learn about Iowa's Fish

Iowa has more fish species than you might guess, and we are proud to highlight the accomplished anglers who catch them!

Learn about Threats to Iowa's Fishing

Iowa also faces serious challenges to aquatic resource conservation due to impaired water quality, habitat loss, and invasive species.