The Iowa Department of Natural Resources has information about fishing the West Nish and many other rivers in the state. You must have a fishing license to fish. Visit the DNR's website to learn more about fishing regulations and license information.
The following list includes some common species found in the West Nish, as identified by Iowa DNR. More information is available here.
The following list includes some common species found in the West Nish, as identified by Iowa DNR. More information is available here.
- Bigmouth Buffalo
- Black Bullhead
- Blue Catfish
- Channel Catfish
- Common Carp
- Flathead Catfish
- Freshwater Drum
- Goldeye
- Green Sunfish
- Longnose Gar
- Quillback
- River carpsucker
- Shortnose gar
- Shovelnose sturgeon
- White Sucker
