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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
3
Possession
6 inland; 10 boundary
Season
Continuous
Other species in IA
Walleye/sauger/saugeyeNorthern pikeMuskellunge (incl tiger)Catfish (channel/blue/flathead)
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