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Welcome to the 2025 Iowa Fishing Regulations

Cover image of the 2025 Iowa Fishing Regulations guide from the Iowa Department of Natural Resources. The collage shows anglers of all ages fishing in lakes and rivers, holding their catches, and learning fishing techniques.
2025 Iowa Department of Natural Resources Fishing Regulations cover — featuring families and anglers enjoying fishing across Iowa. The guide promotes Free Fishing Days on June 6–8 for Iowa residents and encourages everyone to “Fish Local.”

Free Fishing Days — June 6, 7 & 8

Iowa Residents Only

This is a SUMMARY of rules and regulations you need to fish in Iowa. It is not a complete list of all fishing regulations.
For more information, visit www.iowadnr.gov or contact the DNR Central Office in Des Moines at 515-725-8200.

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Reasonable Accommodations & Alternative Formats

If you need accommodations to access the DNR’s programs or services because of a disability, requests may be made by contacting your local field office or the department’s ADA coordinator at 15-725-8200. This information is available in alternative formats upon request by contacting the DNR at 515-725-8200. TTY users - Contact Relay Iowa at 800-735-2942.

Free Language Assistance

If you speak a non-English language, we offer you language assistance services free of charge. Call 515- 725-8200.

Asistencia lingüística gratuita

Si habla un idioma que no sea el inglés, los servicios de asistencia lingüística están disponibles de forma gratuita. Llame al 515-725-8200.

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