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California Cutoff Water Details - IA

California Cutoff is a lake located in Harrison County, Iowa, offering anglers a quiet and scenic fishing experience. With two marinas within 1.42 miles, including Cottonwood Cove Marina and River View Park Marina, access is convenient. Nearby attractions such as Middle Boat Ramp, South Gate Boat Ramp, and nearby resorts provide additional opportunities for recreation and relaxation.

This named-water page is not a claim that fishing is legal, safe, or productive here. Check public access, local regulations, fish-consumption advisories, and posted closures before fishing.

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Water temperature & water-quality monitoring

Check the official EPA assessment (impaired-waters status and fish-consumption advisories) for California Cutoff at How’s My Waterway (EPA).

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State fishing records

Bighead Carp 112.00 lbs. (2018) — Iowa Department of Natural Resources
Bigmouth Buffalo 64.38 lbs. (2007) — Iowa Department of Natural Resources
Black Buffalo 63.38 lbs. (1999) — Iowa Department of Natural Resources
Black Bullhead 5.50 lbs. (1986) — Iowa Department of Natural Resources
Black Crappie 3.95 lbs. (2026) — Iowa Department of Natural Resources
Blue Catfish 105.00 lbs. (2025) — Iowa Department of Natural Resources
Blue Sucker 15.38 lbs. (2011) — Iowa Department of Natural Resources
Bluegill 3.13 lbs. (1986) — Iowa Department of Natural Resources
Bowfin 11.69 lbs. (1994) — Iowa Department of Natural Resources
Brook Trout 7.00 lbs. (1996) — Iowa Department of Natural Resources
Brown Bullhead 1.25 lbs. (2015) — Iowa Department of Natural Resources
Brown Trout 15.38 lbs. (1995) — Iowa Department of Natural Resources
Channel Catfish 38.13 lbs. (2005) — Iowa Department of Natural Resources
Common Carp 50.00 lbs. (1969) — Iowa Department of Natural Resources
Flathead Catfish 81.00 lbs. (1958) — Iowa Department of Natural Resources
Freshwater Drum 46.00 lbs. (1962) — Iowa Department of Natural Resources
Golden Redhorse 2.41 lbs. (2024) — Iowa Department of Natural Resources
Goldeye 2.94 lbs. (2004) — Iowa Department of Natural Resources
Grass Carp 85.50 lbs. (2007) — Iowa Department of Natural Resources
Greater Redhorse 8.20 lbs. (2022) — Iowa Department of Natural Resources
Green Sunfish 2.06 lbs. (2000) — Iowa Department of Natural Resources
Hybrid Crappie 4.08 lbs. (2024) — Iowa Department of Natural Resources
Largemouth Bass 10.75 lbs. (1984) — Iowa Department of Natural Resources
Longnose Gar 22.20 lbs. (2025) — Iowa Department of Natural Resources
Mooneye 1.52 lbs. (2016) — Iowa Department of Natural Resources
Muskellunge 50.38 lbs. (2000) — Iowa Department of Natural Resources
Northern Hog Sucker 1.91 lbs. (2019) — Iowa Department of Natural Resources
Northern Pike 25.31 lbs. (1977) — Iowa Department of Natural Resources
Ocean Striped Bass 9.25 lbs. (1983) — Iowa Department of Natural Resources
Orangespotted Sunfish 0.04 lbs. (2024) — Iowa Department of Natural Resources
Paddlefish 107.00 lbs. (1981) — Iowa Department of Natural Resources
Pumpkinseed 0.96 lbs. (2020) — Iowa Department of Natural Resources
Rainbow Trout 19.50 lbs. (1984) — Iowa Department of Natural Resources
Redear Sunfish 2.31 lbs. (2018) — Iowa Department of Natural Resources
River Carpsucker 2.30 lbs. (2026) — Iowa Department of Natural Resources
River Redhorse 7.48 lbs. (2020) — Iowa Department of Natural Resources
Rock Bass 1.50 lbs. (1973) — Iowa Department of Natural Resources
Sauger 6.50 lbs. (1976) — Iowa Department of Natural Resources
Saugeye 12.25 lbs. (2000) — Iowa Department of Natural Resources
Shorthead Redhorse 3.65 lbs. (2020) — Iowa Department of Natural Resources
Shortnose Gar 8.05 lbs. (2020) — Iowa Department of Natural Resources
Shovelnose Sturgeon 12.00 lbs. (1974) — Iowa Department of Natural Resources
Silver Carp 62.00 lbs. (2018) — Iowa Department of Natural Resources
Silver Redhorse 8.54 lbs. (2018) — Iowa Department of Natural Resources
Smallmouth Bass 7.75 lbs. (1980) — Iowa Department of Natural Resources
Smallmouth Buffalo 43.00 lbs. (2021) — Iowa Department of Natural Resources
Spotted Bass 2.32 lbs. (2025) — Iowa Department of Natural Resources
Tiger Muskie 27.13 lbs. (1989) — Iowa Department of Natural Resources
Walleye 14.50 lbs. (1986) — Iowa Department of Natural Resources
Warmouth 1.13 lbs. (2018) — Iowa Department of Natural Resources
White Bass 5.11 lbs. (2019) — Iowa Department of Natural Resources
White Crappie 4.56 lbs. (1981) — Iowa Department of Natural Resources
White Sucker 5.06 lbs. (2016) — Iowa Department of Natural Resources
Wiper (Hybrid Striped Bass) 19.63 lbs. (2005) — Iowa Department of Natural Resources
Yellow Bass 1.75 lbs. (1991) — Iowa Department of Natural Resources
Yellow Bullhead 2.60 lbs. (2024) — Iowa Department of Natural Resources
Yellow Perch 2.79 lbs. (2019) — Iowa Department of Natural Resources

Official IA state-record fish are published by the Iowa Department of Natural Resources — records there are the state's, not a MonsterRodHolders list.

Fish species

Location facts

Marinas nearby2
Nearest marina (mi)1.42
CountyHarrison
Water typelake

Nearby attractions

  • Middle Boat Ramp — source
  • South Gate Boat Ramp — source
  • River View Park Marina — source
  • Cottonwood Cove Marina — source
  • Cottonwood Cove RV Resort — source
  • River View Park Resort — source