Fishing Guides in Des Moines, Iowa
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What's Biting in Des Moines
3 species reported in the Des Moines area. Here's when they're most active throughout the year.
What's Biting By Month
Month-by-Month Fishing in Des Moines, IA
Fishing in Des Moines in January
January is a slower stretch for fishing around Des Moines — see the peak months above for better timing.
Fishing in Des Moines in February
1 species is active in and around Des Moines in February: Largemouth Bass. Book one of Des Moines's 1 local guide to target them.
Fishing in Des Moines in March
3 species are active in and around Des Moines in March: Northern Pike, Brown Trout, Largemouth Bass. Book one of Des Moines's 1 local guide to target them.
Fishing in Des Moines in April
3 species are active in and around Des Moines in April: Northern Pike, Brown Trout, Largemouth Bass. Book one of Des Moines's 1 local guide to target them.
Fishing in Des Moines in May
3 species are active in and around Des Moines in May: Northern Pike, Brown Trout, Largemouth Bass. Book one of Des Moines's 1 local guide to target them.
Fishing in Des Moines in June
3 species are active in and around Des Moines in June: Northern Pike, Brown Trout, Largemouth Bass. Book one of Des Moines's 1 local guide to target them.
Fishing in Des Moines in July
2 species are active in and around Des Moines in July: Brown Trout, Largemouth Bass. Book one of Des Moines's 1 local guide to target them.
Fishing in Des Moines in August
1 species is active in and around Des Moines in August: Brown Trout. Book one of Des Moines's 1 local guide to target them.
Fishing in Des Moines in September
3 species are active in and around Des Moines in September: Northern Pike, Brown Trout, Largemouth Bass. Book one of Des Moines's 1 local guide to target them.
Fishing in Des Moines in October
3 species are active in and around Des Moines in October: Northern Pike, Brown Trout, Largemouth Bass. Book one of Des Moines's 1 local guide to target them.
Fishing in Des Moines in November
1 species is active in and around Des Moines in November: Largemouth Bass. Book one of Des Moines's 1 local guide to target them.
Fishing in Des Moines in December
December is a slower stretch for fishing around Des Moines — see the peak months above for better timing.
Fishing in Des Moines
Des Moines, Iowa offers freshwater fishing with 3 species reported in the area and 1 local guide ready to take you out. The best months to fish are March, April, May, June.
Best Months
Water Types
What You Can Catch in Des Moines
Largemouth Bass
Des Moines offers a surprising variety of largemouth bass fishing opportunities, from the Des Moines and Raccoon Rivers to numerous city lakes and ponds. These urban waterways provide accessible fishing for anglers of all skill levels.
Full largemouth bass guide for Des Moines →Northern Pike
Northern pike aren't the most common target in Des Moines, but dedicated anglers can find them in the Des Moines and Raccoon Rivers, as well as some of the larger surrounding lakes and reservoirs. Pike prefer cooler water, so the best times to target them are during the spring and fall.
Full northern pike guide for Des Moines →Brown Trout
While Des Moines isn't renowned for its trout fishing, the Iowa Department of Natural Resources stocks brown trout in a few select streams within a reasonable driving distance of the city. These stockings provide a unique opportunity for anglers to target trout in a relatively urban setting.
Full brown trout guide for Des Moines →Nearby Cities with Fishing Guides
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