Angler Rules Clash Across Mississippi Border Waters
Anglers debate rules as Iowa Wisconsin Minnesota align border water limits. Osterkamp explains pools 9 and beyond, with daily limits, minimum lengths, trophy fish rules, and license requirements. Minnesota allows certain gift transfers. Iowa bans possessing fish without a license. culling and bait disposal rules vary by state. Anglers should follow the most restrictive regulation and know local permits.
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Mississippi
Iowa
Department of Natural Resources Fisheries
Karen Osterkamp
Mississippi River
Wisconsin
Minnesota
Iowa-Minnesota
Iowa-Illinois
Pool 9
Illinois
DNR
Osterkamp
Iowa DNR Fishing Report Highlights Flooding And Fresh Bites
The weekly Iowa DNR fishing report notes high water levels and variable clarity across rivers and lakes, with caution advised for submerged hazards. Rainbow, brown, and brook trout are rated good to slow, bluegill fair, and flathead catfish good as pools 9 through 11 rise. ramps may be underwater with debris present.
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Nashua
Chuck Gipp Decorah Fish Hatchery
Iowa
Manchester
Mississippi
Lansing
Lynxville
Nobles Island
Marquette
McGregor
Say Magill
Bussey Lake
Harpers Ferry
Pool 11
Guttenberg
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Doug Newhoff
Fishing Report
Iowa Dnr
Iowadar.gov
Cedar River
Decorah
Lake Macbride