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Thayer, IA Fishing Trip — September

Your Thayer, IA Fishing Trip

September2 peopleFamily Trip
High 79°F / Low 60°F1.3" rain · 4 rainy daysGreat weather for fishing — light layers and sunscreen recommended.

What’s Biting in September

5 species
Channel CatfishExcellent
Channel Catfish
Bottom Fishing · Jug Fishing
Brown TroutGood
Brown Trout
Various
Largemouth BassGood
Largemouth Bass
Spinning · Baitcasting
WalleyeGood
Walleye
Various
CrappieGood
Crappie
Jigging · Live Bait Fishing

September Weather in Thayer

79°F
Avg High
60°F
Avg Low
1.3"
Rainfall
4
Rainy Days

Great weather for fishing — light layers and sunscreen recommended.

3 Guides Near Thayer

No guides are based in Thayer, but these guides operate nearby.

Wonderlich Outdoors - Wonderlich Outdoors
Wonderlich Outdoors

Wonderlich Outdoors

5(4)Top Rated

Wonderlich Outdoors Hunting and Fishing Guide in Iowa offer everything from ice fishing to whitetail deer guides to African safaris.

Des Moines, Iowa
IceBound Guide Service - IceBound Guide Service
IceBound Guide Service

IceBound Guide Service

5(3)Top Rated

Professional fishing charter service in Grimes, Iowa. Contact us to book your next fishing adventure!

Grimes, Iowa
Central Iowa Charters - Central Iowa Charters
Central Iowa Charters

Central Iowa Charters

3(2)
inshore
Urbandale, Iowa
$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

Brown Trout

Various
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Largemouth Bass

freshwater
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Walleye

Various
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Crappie

freshwater
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

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 inshore Fishing

  • 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.

Buy License Online — Iowa

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.

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.

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