Mount Auburn, IA Fishing Trip — October
Your Mount Auburn, IA Fishing Trip
October2 peopleFamily Trip
High 67°F / Low 48°F3.6" rain · 10 rainy daysMild weather — bring layers for cool mornings on the water.
What’s Biting in October
ExcellentChannel Catfish
Bottom Fishing · Jug Fishing
ExcellentBrown Trout
Various
GoodLargemouth Bass
Spinning · Baitcasting
October Weather in Mount Auburn
67°F
Avg High
48°F
Avg Low
3.6"
Rainfall
10
Rainy Days
Mild weather — bring layers for cool mornings on the water.
8 Guides Near Mount Auburn
No guides are based in Mount Auburn, 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
What to Bring
Check with your guide about what gear is provided. Here's a recommended packing list:
Essentials
- Sunscreen (SPF 50+)
- Polarized sunglasses
- Hat or visor
- Weather-appropriate clothing
- Non-marking shoes or deck shoes
Food & Personal
- Water and drinks (stay hydrated)
- Snacks or lunch
- Cooler for your catch
- Motion sickness medication (if needed)
- Camera or phone (waterproof case recommended)
- Valid fishing license (confirm with captain)
For freshwater / fly fishing / inshore Fishing
- Waders (if not provided)
- Wading boots with felt or rubber soles
- Bug spray
- Bug spray
- Rain gear
- Light rain jacket
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
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.
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.