Hills, IA Fishing Trip — October

Your Hills, IA Fishing Trip

October2 peopleFamily Trip
High 68°F / Low 50°F3.2" rain · 9 rainy daysMild weather — bring layers for cool mornings on the water.

What’s Biting in October

5 species
Northern PikeExcellent
Northern Pike
Various
WalleyeExcellent
Walleye
Various
Channel CatfishExcellent
Channel Catfish
Bottom Fishing · Jug Fishing
Largemouth BassGood
Largemouth Bass
Spinning · Baitcasting
Rainbow TroutGood
Rainbow Trout
Various

October Weather in Hills

68°F
Avg High
50°F
Avg Low
3.2"
Rainfall
9
Rainy Days

Mild weather — bring layers for cool mornings on the water.

5 Guides Near Hills

No guides are based in Hills, 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.

Iowa Fishing License

License Cost
Resident$22
Non-Resident$48.50
Requirements

Required for ages 16+. Includes all inland waters. Trout fee additional.

Buy License Online — Iowa

Species Regulations

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.

Walleye
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:5 per day
Size Limit:15-inch minimum

Certain lakes and rivers may have different length and bag limits; check local regulations.

Channel Catfish
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:No limit
Size Limit:No size limit

None

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.

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