Des Moines River (Red Rock to Ottumwa)

General Information

County: Wapello
Location: This stretch runs through Marion, Monroe, Mahaska, and Wapello counties with 5 accesses: Howell Station, Eveland, Hardfish, Black Hawk River, and Black Hawk Road Accesses.
Acres: 47.00
Maximum Depth:
Motoring Restrictions:

Nearby Parks

Amenities

Amenities at Des Moines River (Red Rock to Ottumwa) include:

• Hard Surface Boat Ramp

Fishing Report

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Popular Fish Species at this Lake

Lake Maps

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Fish Stocking

Aquatic Invasive Species

• Bighead Carp
• Silver Carp

Regulations

The Fishing Regulations brochure is available for download. The summaries listed below are a partial listing provided for your benefit.

Fishing Forecast

Fish Survey Data

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Contacts

• Mark Flammang, Fisheries Biologist; 641-647-2406; mark.flammang@dnr.iowa.gov
• Chad Horn, Conservation Officer; 641-777-7805; Chad.Horn@dnr.iowa.gov
• Bob Stuchel, Conservation Officer; 641-777-2169; Bob.Stuchel@dnr.iowa.gov

Iowa-Caught Fish Are Safe to Eat, In Almost All Cases

The vast majority of Iowa’s streams, rivers and lakes offer safe and high-quality fish that pose little or no threat to human health if consumed. Some limitations may apply for young children and pregnant women. Here’s a Fish Consumption Fact Sheet from the Iowa DNR and the Iowa Dept. of Public Health for more information. Here is a list of current fish consumption advisories for Iowa lakes and rivers.

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