Fishing
Fishing in Iowa
Discover 66 state parks offering fishing in Iowa
🐟 Iowa Fishing License at a Glance
Resident Annual
$22
Non-Resident Annual
$48
Youth
Under 16 free
Senior
65+: $14
Trout Stamp
$14
🎉 Free Fishing Days
First weekend in June
Trout stamp required for designated waters.
License fees and free fishing days shown as of June 2026 — fees and dates change yearly. Always confirm current rates and free-fishing dates via the official link above before purchasing.
66
State Parks
Iowa State Parks with Fishing
Ambrose A. Call State Park
+3
Ice Fishing
Hunting
Biking
Backbone State Park
+10
Rock Climbing
Photography
Picnicking
Mountain Biking
Horseback Riding
Bird Watching
Snowshoeing
Waterfall Viewing
RV
Biking
Banner Lakes at Summerset State Park
+3
Ice Fishing
Hunting
Biking
Beeds Lake State Park
+4
Photography
Picnicking
Waterfall Viewing
RV
Big Creek State Park
+5
Paddleboarding
Sailing
Kayaking
Paddling
Biking
Black Hawk State Park
+5
Wildlife Watching
Picnicking
Paddleboarding
Paddling
Biking
Bobwhite State Park
+5
Picnicking
Bird Watching
Ice Fishing
Kayaking
Paddling
Brushy Creek State Recreation Area
+6
Horseback Riding
Snowshoeing
Snowmobiling
Ice Fishing
Winter Sports
Biking
Cedar Rock State Park
+3
Ice Fishing
Hunting
Biking
Clear Lake State Park
+4
Educational Programs
RV
Biking
ATV Riding
Cold Springs State Park
Eagle Lake State Park
+6
Bird Watching
Ice Fishing
Hunting
Kayaking
Paddling
Canoeing
Echo Valley State Park
Elinor Bedell State Park
+3
Ice Fishing
Hunting
Biking
Elk Rock State Park
+3
Ice Fishing
Hunting
Biking
Emerson Bay State Park
+4
Bird Watching
Ice Fishing
Hunting
Biking
Fairport State Recreation Area
Fort Atkinson State Preserve
Frank A. Gotch State Park
+6
Mountain Biking
Scenic Overlooks
Kayaking
Canoeing
RV
Biking
Geode State Park
+5
Ice Fishing
Hunting
Kayaking
Paddling
Biking
George Wyth State Park
+3
Ice Fishing
Hunting
Biking
Green Valley State Park
+3
Ice Fishing
Hunting
Biking
Gull Point State Park
+3
Ice Fishing
Hunting
Biking
Heery Woods State Park
+4
Picnicking
Kayaking
Paddling
Canoeing
Honey Creek State Park
+5
Bird Watching
Ice Fishing
Hunting
Golfing
Biking
Lacey-Keosauqua State Park
+3
Ice Fishing
Hunting
Biking
Lake Ahquabi State Park
+3
Ice Fishing
Hunting
Biking
Lake Anita State Park
+3
Ice Fishing
Hunting
Biking
Lake Cornelia State Park
+2
Kayaking
Canoeing
Lake Darling State Park
+3
Ice Fishing
Hunting
Biking
Lake Icaria State Park
+8
Ice Fishing
Disc Golf
Sailing
Jet Skiing
Water Skiing
Golfing
Kayaking
Canoeing
Lake Keomah State Park
+3
Ice Fishing
Hunting
Biking
Lake Macbride State Park
+5
Picnicking
Mountain Biking
Bird Watching
Sailing
Biking
Lake Manawa State Park
+5
Sailing
Jet Skiing
Kayaking
Paddling
Biking
Lake of Three Fires State Park
+4
Golfing
Kayaking
Paddling
Canoeing
Lake Wapello State Park
+3
Ice Fishing
Hunting
Biking
Ledges State Park
+6
Rock Climbing
Photography
Picnicking
Scenic Overlooks
Waterfall Viewing
RV
Lower Gar State Recreation Area
+2
Ice Fishing
Paddling
Marble Beach State Recreation Area
+2
Ice Fishing
Sailing
McIntosh Woods State Park
+3
Ice Fishing
Hunting
Biking
Mini-Wakan State Park
+3
Bird Watching
Ice Fishing
Biking
Nine Eagles State Park
+3
Ice Fishing
Hunting
Biking
Oak Grove State Park
+8
Cross Country Skiing
Snowshoeing
Hunting
Geocaching
Kayaking
Paddling
Canoeing
Winter Sports
Oakland Mills State Park
Okamanpedan State Park
+2
Bird Watching
Ice Fishing
Palisades-Kepler State Park
+5
Scenic Overlooks
Kayaking
Paddling
Canoeing
RV
Pammel State Park
+3
Ice Fishing
Hunting
Biking
Pikes Peak State Park
+4
Mountain Biking
Bird Watching
Waterfall Viewing
Biking
Pikes Point State Park
+3
Ice Fishing
Hunting
Biking
Pilot Knob State Park
+4
Ice Fishing
Ice Skating
Scenic Overlooks
Winter Sports
Pine Lake State Park
+3
Ice Fishing
Hunting
Biking
Pleasant Creek State Recreation Area
+6
Cross Country Skiing
Scuba Diving
Hunting
Kayaking
Canoeing
Biking
Prairie Rose State Park
Preparation Canyon State Park
+3
Ice Fishing
Hunting
Biking
Red Haw State Park
+1
Picnicking
Rock Creek State Park
+7
Horseback Riding
Bird Watching
Ice Fishing
Paddleboarding
Kayaking
Canoeing
Biking
Sharon Bluffs State Park
+3
Bird Watching
Hunting
Paddling
Springbrook State Park
+3
Ice Fishing
Hunting
Biking
Templar State Recreation Area
Three Mile Lake State Park
+3
Bird Watching
Hunting
Canoeing
Trapper’s Bay State Park
Viking Lake State Park
+6
Photography
Picnicking
Snowmobiling
Ice Fishing
Scenic Overlooks
RV
Volga River State Recreation Area
+3
Ice Fishing
Hunting
Biking
Walnut Woods State Park
+3
Ice Fishing
Hunting
Biking
Wapsipinicon State Park
+3
Ice Fishing
Hunting
Biking
Wilson Island State Recreation Area
+3
Ice Fishing
Hunting
Biking
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❓ Fishing in Iowa — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish in Iowa state parks?
Yes — fishing in Iowa state parks generally requires a valid Iowa fishing license. A resident annual license costs $22, and a non-resident annual license costs $48. Youth and seniors are often exempt or pay reduced fees. Fees shown as of June 2026 — confirm current rates with the official state agency.
Are there free fishing days in Iowa?
Yes — Iowa offers free fishing days when no license is required (First weekend in June). Exact dates change each year, so verify with the official Iowa agency before your trip.