Iowa State Fish Records (Map)

Iowa has records on the books for 54 freshwater fish that have been caught in their state boundaries going back to 1958. Most of the recently caught fish have been released, meaning they could still be out there just waiting to give a lucky angler another state record.

Where the Largest Fish in Iowa Have Been Caught

Explore the map below to see where anglers have caught the largest fish in Iowa over the the years.

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The map and data below show the largest fish that were caught in Iowa and give you an idea where these incredible fish were caught. The largest recorded fish in Iowa were caught between 1958 all the way up until the last few years. These fish ranged from 0.96 ounces to 112 pounds with species such as Shorthead Redhorse, Silver Carp, Yellow Bullhead, and Greater Redhorse, to name a few. They were caught throughout the state in areas such as Des Moines River (Red Rock to Ottumwa), Wapsipinicon River (Troy Mills to Oxford Junction), Lake Macbride, Cedar River (above Nashua), and Little River Watershed Lake. Those who have caught these record setting fish have been rewarded with recognition of their accomplishment and a place in the Iowa record books.

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