Franklin, IA Fishing Trip — November
Your Franklin, IA Fishing Trip
November2 peopleFamily Trip
High 52°F / Low 35°F2.4" rain · 9 rainy daysMild weather — bring layers for cool mornings on the water.
What’s Biting in November
5 species
GoodLargemouth Bass
Spinning · Baitcasting
GoodChannel Catfish
Bottom Fishing · Jug Fishing
GoodNorthern Pike
Various
FairSmallmouth Bass
Casting · Fly Fishing
FairBrown Trout
Various
November Weather in Franklin
52°F
Avg High
35°F
Avg Low
2.4"
Rainfall
9
Rainy Days
Mild weather — bring layers for cool mornings on the water.
3 Guides Near Franklin
No guides are based in Franklin, but these guides operate nearby.
$910
Estimated total for 2 people
$455
per person
Charter $500
Tip $100
Licenses $60
Food $100
Lodging $150
Estimates based on local charter rates and averages. Contact guides for exact pricing.
What's Biting By Month
Peak
1 / 2
Iowa Fishing License
License Cost
Resident$22
Non-Resident$48.50
Requirements
Required for ages 16+. Includes all inland waters. Trout fee additional.
Species Regulations
Largemouth Bass
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:5 per day
Size Limit:14-inch minimum
In streams and rivers, all bass must be immediately released. Exceptions exist for specific lakes and impoundments.
Channel Catfish
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:No limit
Size Limit:No size limit
None
Northern Pike
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:3 per day
Size Limit:No size limit
Anglers should consult the Iowa Department of Natural Resources for specific regulations on boundary waters.
Smallmouth Bass
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:5 per day
Size Limit:12-inch minimum
In streams and rivers, all bass must be immediately released. Exceptions exist for specific lakes and impoundments.