How do I place Des Moines River on a map?

It sits in Polk County, Iowa, at 778 feet. For supplies, Windsor Heights is 4.8 miles and West Des Moines 5 miles. Any feature at all beats a flat, featureless stretch.

What species has anyone recorded at Des Moines River?

Species logged across Polk County include bluegill, green sunfish, channel catfish and common carp. These are county-wide records, so not all of them will be in this water.

Does Des Moines River hold much depth?

There is no recorded figure for depth. As a rule on water like this, back eddies collect food and hold fish. Conditions decide more than the month ever does.

Does Des Moines River freeze?

Expect a real winter and a strong spring after it. Count the season from break-up, usually mid March. On the long-run averages the water opens up around mid March and starts locking again about mid December.

Who may fish Des Moines River?

No access rule appears in what we hold. Arrive early if parking looks tight on the map. Park so that other traffic can still get past.

Where can I park at Des Moines River?

No car park shows up within a short radius, so expect to leave the car on a verge. Parking space is the usual limit rather than the bank itself.

Body of water · Iowa, US

Des Moines River Fishing in Iowa

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AI Fishing Insight

Glare on the water under a clear sky, with a gentle ripple from the N and pressure ticking upward. Freshwater drum should stay active around the heads and tails of pools at Des Moines River. Plan around the stretch from night into morning. Keep moving until you find them. Falling temperatures are switching fish back on.

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Today’s Fishing forecast

The bites are excellent now

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The bites are excellent now

Air temp
28° F
MAX 42° F / MIN 28° F
Pressure
30.21 inHg
+0.02 inHg/h
Wind
5.6 mph N
Gusts 13.4 mph
Solunar
Waxing crescent
high activity

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