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Iowa Fishing Regulations

2010 Iowa Fishing Regulations,*pdf
For exact wording of the laws and regulations, consult the Code of the State of Iowa.


2010 Regulation Changes:

  1. When fishing for paddlefish on the Mississippi River anglers are restricted to:
    • hooks no larger than 5/0 treble or measuring more than 1-1/4 inch in length when two of the hook’s points are placed on a ruler,

    • an open season period from March through April 15

    • and immediately releasing alive all fish 33 inches and greater when measured from the front of the eye to the fork of the tail (See page 13).

  2. All fishing tournament applications must be submitted electronically; applications shall be accepted beginning January of a given year for requested tournament dates extending to March 1 of the following year and shall not be accepted later than 30 days prior to a requested tournament date.

  • Illustration of rule change regarding treble hooks allowable for paddlefish snagging:
    hook measurement



    Selling Game:
    Except as otherwise permitted, you can not buy or sell, dead or alive, a bird, fish, or animal, or any part of which is protected.
    Littering Public Waters:
    You cannot throw or deposit cans, bottles, garbage, rubbish, or other debris onto or in any of the waters, ice, or land of the state.
    Additional Information:
    Turn In Poachers!
    Help Stop Poaching - You can remain anonymous.

    For more information contact:
    DNR Law Enforcement Bureau
    502 East 9th Street
    Wallace State Office Building
    Des Moines, IA 50319-0034
    (515) 281-4515



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