Fishing At

Des Moines River

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21 Catches

Des Moines River is located in Mahaska County, Iowa. Download FishAngler to find the best places to fish at Des Moines River. Get local fishing reports with detailed catch information, weather conditions, top baits and more.

Access & Amenities

41.19373, -92.678304

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Recent Catches At Des Moines River

Back fishing the spawn at the best kept secret fishing spot in Iowa with my buddy. Day 1 was a success.

Species Largemouth black bass

Gear 1

57 likes • 12 comments

First river fish! 13” on ol faithful, the bladed jig

Species Spotted bass

Weight 1 lb

Gear 2

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3 Blues and 1 channel. Not bad for a couple quick hours of fishing.

Species Blue catfish

24 likes • 4 comments

Was fishing for catfish and this guy decided he was hungry.

Species Largemouth black bass

Weight 4 lb 14 oz

27 likes

10/14

Species Freshwater drum

Weight 4 lb 6 oz

29 likes • 3 comments

9/26

Species Flathead catfish

Gear 1

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Pallid sturgeon in shallow waters in Des moines river.... weird to catch an endangered species. Then of course channel catfish and bass.

Species Pallid sturgeon

15 likes • 1 comment

Flathead

Species Flathead catfish

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Most Caught Fish Species At Des Moines River

Largemouth black bass

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Des Moines River

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29 Catches

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