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Welcome to the 2025 Iowa Fishing Regulations

2025 Iowa Fishing Regulations Cover

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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