Rome, IA Fishing Trip — July
Your Rome, IA Fishing Trip
July2 peopleFamily Trip
High 86°F / Low 70°F6.6" rain · 11 rainy daysHot weather — bring sunscreen, a hat, and plenty of water.
What’s Biting in July
5 species
GoodLargemouth Bass
Spinning · Baitcasting
GoodSmallmouth Bass
Casting · Fly Fishing
GoodWalleye
Various
GoodRainbow Trout
Various
FairCrappie
Jigging · Live Bait Fishing
July Weather in Rome
86°F
Avg High
70°F
Avg Low
6.6"
Rainfall
11
Rainy Days
Hot weather — bring sunscreen, a hat, and plenty of water.
3 Guides Near Rome
No guides are based in Rome, 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.
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.
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.
Rainbow Trout
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:5 per day
Size Limit:No size limit
Some areas are catch-and-release only; check local regulations.