Iowa · USA
Lake Manawa
- Region
- Iowa, USA
- Regulation zone
- Iowa statewide regulations
Species in Lake Manawa
Bigmouth Buffalo
Black Bullhead
Black Crappie
Bluegill
Channel Catfish
Common Carp
Flathead Catfish
Gizzard Shad
Grass Carp
Largemouth Bass
Smallmouth Buffalo
Walleye
Wiper (Hybrid Striped Bass)
Yellow Bass
Yellow Bullhead
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Seasons & limits — Iowa statewide regulations
| Species | Season | Limit | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bluegill, crappie and pumpkinseed | Continuous | Inland waters: 25 daily for bluegill and 25 daily for crappie on public waters, no possession limit for either; no daily limit on private waters; no length limits | — |
| Walleye, sauger and saugeye (combined) | Continuous, except on West Okoboji, East Okoboji and Spirit lakes (open May 2, 2026 - February 14, 2027) | Combined daily 5 and possession 10; no length limit except special lakes (see specialWaters), which have a daily bag of 3 and possession of 6 plus length restrictions | — |
| Yellow bass, white bass, rock bass and hybrid striped bass (wiper) | Continuous | Inland waters: no daily, possession or length limits | — |
Always confirm regulations with the official state regulations before fishing — rules change, and waterbody-specific exceptions apply.
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Species: Iowa state fisheries lake records, via the Bump Board dataset.