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Iowa 2020 Paddlefish Fishing Season Open on Missouri & Big Sioux Rivers through April 30
Submitted by: TBC Press
Posted on: 03/25/20
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If you catch a jaw-tagged fish (numbered band in the lower jaw), call the phone number on the tag and report the tag number, date of capture, capture location and eye-to-fork length. The Iowa DNR and other state fisheries agencies tag paddlefish to better understand and manage populations. Tagging provides valuable information to estimate population size, fish movement and growth.
For more information about Iowa’s special paddlefish season, visit the DNR website at www.iowadnr.gov/paddlefish.
NOTICE: Due to COVID-19, please check the Iowa website at https://www.iowadnr.gov/About-DNR/DNR-Events-Calendar frequently for the latest closures, postponements and updates.
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The Iowa 2020 paddlefish fishing season opened Feb. 4 on the Missouri and Big Sioux Rivers and goes 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. The information collected will help the Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) evaluate the success of the season and determine what potential changes/modifications may be needed.
