2010 Iowa Fishing Regulations,*pdf
For exact wording of the laws and regulations, consult the
Code of the State of Iowa.
2010 Regulation Changes:
- 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).
- 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:
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.
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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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