Have a look at http://www.iowadnr.com/fish/regulations/bait.html
I can't find anything in the reg's prohibiting keeping bait fishes in aquaria.
> I hope this is the right place for this question? I want to begin keeping
> some native fish in my tanks, But it is hard finding a correct answer to
> whether it is legal or not. I have spoken to 3 DNR officials so far and I
> have 1 yes... 1 no and 1 maybe. Is there anyone from this forum that is
> from Iowa and has some experience with this. I know the confusion may be
> from the DNR not getting ask that question much. Any help would be great.
>
> Chad
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--Irate
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