Tattoo Shops in Fort Dodge, IA
7 studios in and around Fort Dodge, Iowa — call ahead even for walk-ins — a shop with five artists can still be booked solid on a Saturday, and piercing hours often differ from tattoo hours.
Crave Tattoo
814 1st Ave S, Fort Dodge, IA 50501-4743
Permanent Collection and Body
810 1st Ave N, Fort Dodge, IA 50501-3906
Personal Expressions Appointment only
1220 2nd Ave N, Fort Dodge, IA 50501-4115
🕒 By appointment
South Side Studios (Ink Therapy)
1715 9th Ave S, Fort Dodge, IA 50501-5335
Under The Gun Tattoo
14 S 3rd St, Fort Dodge, IA 50501-3714
Tip: weekday afternoons are the easiest time to get a walk-in seat — Friday and Saturday fill with appointments by noon. For custom work, message the artist a week ahead with reference images; a deposit of $50–100 that counts toward the final price is standard practice, not a red flag.