February 2024

Missouri and Big Sioux rivers paddlefish fishing season now underway

The paddlefish snagging season on the Missouri and Big Sioux rivers is now open through April 30 (sunrise to sunset).Anglers fishing for paddlefish must have a valid Iowa fishing license, along with a special paddlefish license and unused transportation tag(s).Please keep track of your catch and effort and complete the electronic survey after the paddlefish season whether you harvested a fish or not.

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