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Black bass (LM/SM/spotted) fishing rules in IA

Black bass (LM/SM/spotted)black_bass

IA sets official Black bass (LM/SM/spotted) bag limits, size limits, and season dates. See the current numbers below.

Verified June 7, 2026 · Official source →

Reviewed

Length

Lakes 15"; streams 12"; Miss R. 14"

Daily bag

Possession

6 inland; 10 boundary

Season

Continuous

Other species in IA

Walleye/sauger/saugeye Northern pike Muskellunge (incl tiger)Catfish (channel/blue/flathead)

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