Iowa SF298 establishes a muskellunge fishing fee for those with a fishing license.

Iowa SF298 introduces a fee for muskellunge fishing, requiring anyone with a fishing license to pay it to fish for or possess muskellunge. The fee's proceeds will be used for the muskellunge program designated by the natural resource commission. An exception allows for community events where muskellunge are stocked in non-designated water, provided the event has a permit from the commission. Violators face a $1,000 reimbursement to the state for each muskellunge caught or possessed unlawfully.

Iowa SF298 establishes a muskellunge fishing fee for those with a fishing license.

Iowa SF298 introduces a fee for muskellunge fishing, requiring anyone with a fishing license to pay it to fish for or possess muskellunge. The fee's proceeds will be used for the muskellunge program designated by the natural resource commission. An exception allows for community events where muskellunge are stocked in non-designated water, provided the event has a permit from the commission. Violators face a $1,000 reimbursement to the state for each muskellunge caught or possessed unlawfully.