Des Moines River
The Des Moines is the largest river across Iowa.
Course of the river, simplified. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors.
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River facts
| Length | 525 miles |
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The river is impounded as Saylorville Lake and Lake Red Rock.
Listed fish are the species named for the river on its Wikipedia page. Check the Iowa Department of Natural Resources for river-specific regulations before you fish.
Lakes and flowages on the Des Moines River
Lakes in our guide on or connected to this river:
Source: Des Moines River (Wikipedia)