Iowa City, IA Fishing Trip — September
Your Iowa City, IA Fishing Trip
September2 peopleFamily Trip
High 79°F / Low 59°F1.8" rain · 6 rainy daysGreat weather for fishing — light layers and sunscreen recommended.
What’s Biting in September
ExcellentChannel Catfish
Bottom Fishing · Jug Fishing
ExcellentSmallmouth Bass
Casting · Fly Fishing
GoodLargemouth Bass
Spinning · Baitcasting
GoodBrown Trout
Various
September Weather in Iowa City
79°F
Avg High
59°F
Avg Low
1.8"
Rainfall
6
Rainy Days
Great weather for fishing — light layers and sunscreen recommended.
4 Guides Near Iowa City
No guides are based in Iowa City, 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
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
Channel Catfish
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:No limit
Size Limit:No size limit
None
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.
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.
Brown Trout
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:5 per day
Size Limit:No size limit
Some areas are catch-and-release only; check local regulations.