Wapsipinicon River (state line to Tripoli)
General Information
County: Chickasaw
Location: This section includes Bremer, Chickasaw, Howard and Mitchell County. Twin Ponds Park has good access to the Wapsi River and is about 5 miles southeast of Ionia.
Acres: 88.00
Maximum Depth:
Motoring Restrictions: None
Nearby Parks
Amenities
Amenities at Wapsipinicon River (state line to Tripoli) include:
- Picnic Area
- Playground
- Restrooms
- Camping
- Carry Down Boat Launch
No known aquatic invasive species have been found
The
Fishing Regulations brochure is available for download. The summaries listed below are a partial listing provided for your benefit.
- Black Bullhead
- Season: Continuous
- Daily Bag Limit: unlimited
- Possession Limit: unlimited
- Length Limit: none
- Other:
- Northern Pike
- Season: Continuous
- Daily Bag Limit: 3 fish
- Possession Limit: 6 fish
- 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.
With the exception of the trout section on the Wapsipinicon River, there is very little public access to the stream. The stream gains water volume and flow below the confluence with Little Wapsipinicon River. A few places are accessible by canoe, but be prepared to navigate around many log jams and snags. Most angling takes place off of bridges and from shoreline. Northern Pike is a popular species among anglers.(2022)
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Contacts
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.