A bill for an act creating a muskellunge fishing fee.

This bill creates a mandatory fee for anglers in Iowa who wish to fish for or keep muskellunge (a type of large fish). Anyone needing a standard fishing license must pay this fee to legally catch or possess muskellunge. The money collected will fund the state's muskellunge conservation program, managed by the natural resource commission. An exception allows free fishing during community events where muskellunge are stocked in non-designated waters, but only if the commission grants a special permit for the event. Violating the fee requirement carries a $1,000 penalty per fish.