Manchester District Streams Try a slow retrieved crankbait or jig bounced off the underwater rocks. Overall, the fish population looks good at Anita for 2023. It was born of the Red Rock Dam on the Des Moines River in 1969. Largemouth Bass Fair: Find bass near shore in the evenings as shallower water warms. Three Mile Lake Shorthead redhorse Good: Redhorse will soon start to bite and will run up rivers like the Wapsipinicon. Current information on the Rathbun Lake area. Some limitations may apply for young children and pregnant women. Try small in line spinners, spoons 1/8 ounce or smaller, twister tail jigs or live bait under a float. Fish nearby or in the river channel if it is a defined depth change. If you have questions on fishing Pools 16-19, contact the Fairport Fish Hatchery at 563-263-5062. Things like deep rock, lily pads or shallow bays is close enough. Water temperature is in the 50s. Largemouth Bass - Slow: Catch largemouth Bass of all sizes with finesse plastics fished along Water temperature is near 54 degrees. Reports of anglers catching walleye and smallmouth bass on the Maquoketa River this past week. Most anglers are using jigs and minnow rigs or three-way-weights with a crankbait. Tight lines from your friends at Bass-Cafe.com. var ffid = 1; Brushy Creek Lake The boat ramp at Clarks Ferry Landing is closed due to high water. Read Lewiston fishing reports from April 2023. Dont get caught out in the open with a smaller boat, it could get choppy fast. Walleye No Report: Walleye spawning season has started; high water and winds have hampered any attempts to angle for them. Black Crappie Good: Try small jigs tipped with a minnow or tube jig and bobber. This episode will air on 2-21-15 on TLN which is on Comcast cable in the Chicago area. Ingham Lake Water levels are dropping to 6.0 feet. When the stripers are deep, jigs and jigging spoons work well. The docks are in. Flood stage is 10 feet. Otter Creek Lake The walleye season is closed. Jefferson Co. Park New Pond Mason City Boys Soccer at Garner-Hayfield-Ventura 5:30 PM GHV Video Stream, Monday, May 15th You need a valid fishing license and pay the trout fee to fish for or possess trout. Prairie Rose will offer excellent fishing in 2023. lo.observe(document.getElementById(slotId + '-asloaded'), { attributes: true });Striped bass are rare in IA. Bite is hit-or-miss. Learn More, 04/06/2023 The river is up about 2 feet and is steady. You need a valid fishing license and pay the trout fee to fish for or possess trout. North Twin Lake For more information, contact the Lake Macbride Fisheries Station at 319-624-3615. Diamond Lake has a good variety of fish. Rainbow Trout Good: Still some trout left from the spring release a couple of weeks ago. Thanks and good luck. A few areas, like Anglers Bay, can still be fished safely on foot; most lake access is diminished. Target rock/gravel areas in the evenings and adjacent deeper areas during the day. For more information, contact the Lake Macbride Fisheries Station at 319-624-3615. WebDuring this time of year on Rathbun Lake, fish can be found in Spring (Pre-Spawn) patterns. Check the paddlefish regulations (page 11 of theIowa Fishing Regulations) before you go out snagging. West Okoboji Lake Channel Catfish Fair: Try a crawler in the current seams as water temperatures rise this week. No fishing report. All walleyes measuring less than 15-inches must be immediately released unharmed. WebBack to the Roots! White Sucker Fair: The sucker bite is picking to prepare for spawning. Learn More, 04/06/2023 Water temperature is around 48 degrees; the water is stained. Drop a weighted crawler into the current breaks. A few areas, like Anglers Bay, can still be fished safely on foot; most lake access is diminished. Coralville Reservoir Bluegill Fair: Use tube jigs, plastics, or other small jigs. Rainbow Trout Good: Trout were recently stocked. White Crappie Fair: Use bright jigs or minnows in brush piles or rock banks near spawning coves. There will be some tagged trout for prizes offered by the City of Johnston. River stage is forecast to reach 14.7 feet by next Wednesday. Learn More, 04/06/2023 Brook Trout Fair: Try matching insect hatches using a flyrod or casting small flashy spinners with a spincast rod. Walleye Fair. Black Crappie Fair: Catch crappies up to 11-inches with tube jigs fished near cedar tree brush piles. Mostly working soft plastics slowly along the bottom in 3-4 feet of water. The ramps at Big Timber and Kilpeck are closed due to high water. Tailwater stage is 12.97 feet at Lock and Dam 16 in Muscatine and is rising. Channel Catfish Good: Its time to target catfish; use cut bait on the bottom from the wind-swept shore. Pit toilets are available; the modern bathroom and fish cleaning station Better fish are taken on a three-way crankbait rig. Anglers are picking up fish in Town Bay, along shore near Ice House Point, and in the fish house. Iowa's largest lake features Walleye, catfish and Crappie. Most facilities should be opening next week. Yellow Bass Fair: Most fish are 5- to 7-inches. The entrance to Southfork marina is closed for the season. The road to Sny Magill ramp is under water and closed. This was effective January 1st. ins.style.width = '100%'; Freshwater Drum Good: Drum are actively feeding. Fish are biting everywhere. LakeAnita The state record was caught from Lake Rathbun in 1983. Largemouth bass fishing at Lake Sugema is among some of the best in southern Iowa. What is going on at the damn / spillway? Mississippi River Pool 17 Experience Iowa's natural beauty and all the fun our state parks offer. Try jigs or minnows in 5-15 feet of water. Are crappie on the rocks at Bridgeview more yet or still deep? Since that time stocking of striped bass has been discontinued. These fish will be approximately 14 inches in spring 2022. Use a hook tipped with a nightcrawler fished on the bottom under a bobber. Gates are all out of the water at the dam. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); By subscribing you agree to receive newsletters and email promotions from us. Water temperature is around 53 degrees. Flooding EffectsNortheast Iowa Cedar River (La Porte City to Cedar Rapids) 2023 Fishidy. Water temperature is near 49 degrees. Try vertical jigging with minnows or trolling three-way rigs with minnows. Lost Grove Lake You need a valid fishing license and pay the trout fee to fish for or possess trout. The current lake level is 904.37 msl; recreation pool is 904 msl. You need a valid fishing license and pay the trout fee to fish for or possess trout. Triumph Park West Gates are all out of the water at the dam. Learn More, 04/06/2023 Belmond-Klemme Girls Soccer at Garner-Hayfield-Ventura 5:30 PM GHV Video Stream, Thursday, May 4th Decorah District Streams All walleyes less than 15 inches and between 20-27 inches must be immediately released. Elusive 12-inch jumbo yellow perch await. Combined, East and West Lake Okoboji - in the so-called Iowa Great Lakes area of Dickinson County -offer a total of 11,366 acres of aquatic diversity, with more than 40 species of fish. Lake Rathbun has zebra mussels so make sure to properly drain, clean and dry equipment before transporting to another waterbody. Channel Catfish Fair: Try cut baiton the bottom near the rocky shorelines. LakeAnita Walleye Fair: Use jigs fished along the dam in the evenings to catch all size of walleyes. Northern Pike Fair. White Crappie Fair: Some crappies are starting to be caught in Sunset Marina. Water clarity is fair. Channel Catfish Fair: Try cut bait on the upper end towards 380/965. WebEUFAULA, Okla. Weighing the biggest bag of the tournament on Championship Sunday 22 pounds, 9 ounces Kelly Jordon vaulted from fourth to the win in Epic Baits Stop 3 Presented by B&W Trailer Hitches on Lake Eufaula. The entrance to Southfork marina is closed for the season. Use small in line spinners, spoons 1/8 ounce or smaller, twister tail jigs or live bait under a float. For current fishing information, please call the Chuck Gipp Decorah Fish Hatchery at 563-382-8324. Good: Catch channel catfish out of the main current or in the mouths of feeder creeks using dead shad. New Albin Army Road is closed due to water over the road. Flathead Catfish Fair: Some flatheads are being caught on live bluegill or shiners. Fishing for crappie is very popular on Rathbun Lake. Black Crappie Fair: Anglers are picking up some crappie in the marina. Unfortunately, your content contains terms that we do not allow. This is critical. Area streams are in good condition. Walleye Fair: Some fish, especially males, will be coming shallow in the evenings to spawn. Lake Sugema Lake Petocka Report by Steve Wilson Bassfactory Instructional Fishing Trips. Water temperature is in the mid 40s. Flathead Catfish Fair: Some flatheads are being caught on live bluegill or shiners. Water levels are at or soon to hit the low action flood stage over the coming week in many locations. The gates are out of the water at the Lock and Dam. There are nice facilities here and the park is kept up very well. Water clarity is stained. You need a valid fishing license and pay the trout fee to fish for or possess trout. Odessa is a 2,000-acre maze of flooded backwaters adjacent to the Pasted as rich text. Mississippi River Pool 17 For information on lakes in the Southwest District call the Cold Springs office at 712-769-2587. The boat dock and kayak launch are available. Clarity was marginal. Reports of anglers catching walleye and smallmouth bass. White Bass - Fair: Drift or troll small plastics or live minnows in wind-protected coves off the main lake and Whitebreast Arm. North Prairie Lake Live and cut bait will also take striped bass when they are in medium to deeper water. Water temperature is 55 degrees. Shorthead redhorse Excellent: Redhorse are running; they are fun to catch. Try jigs along tree piles or weed lines for bass. Green Valley Lake Trout were stocked recently. Yellow Perch Fair: Minnows are working well; some sorting may be needed. Yellow Perch Good: Use small jigs tipped with a minnow. Most of the lake is still covered with a thin layer of brash ice. Bite picked up with warmer weather, but will slow with the upcoming temperature drop. Bite is hit-or-miss. Water temperature is near 54 degrees. New Albin Army Road is closed due to water over the road. Most facilities should be opening next week. Most courtesy docks are not yet in place. Channel Catfish No Report: Try cut bait along the shorelines. Black Crappie No Report: Look for crappie to start gathering around structure as the water temperature increases. Walleye Good: Try a jig tipped with a plastic tail bounced off the bottom. Rathbun Lake in south-central Iowa is a great fishing destination with more than 150 miles of shore, 11,000 acres of water, and a plentiful supply of fish. The lower catch rate for white bass may also be a result of the poor conditions during the 2021 survey. (Photo by Don Martin/For the Miner) By Don Martin. Big Bassman Largemouth Bass Fair: Bass have turned a little timid. The lake will be held 10 to 12 feet down from normal pool until the lake restoration is complete in the winter of 2012- 2013. Rainbow Trout Good: Cast and retrieve small and flashy jigs or lures. The river continues to rise from the melting massive ice pack in Minnesota and Wisconsin. The water level is near 12 feet at Fulton, 14.5 feet at Camanche, and 8.8 feet at LeClaire. Lake Rathbun has zebra mussels so make sure to properly drain, clean and dry equipment before transporting to another waterbody. Try small jigs, changing your retrieval speed until you find one the fish like. Receive the newest fishing hot spots, adventures and tips directly to your inbox. No fishing report. Try cut bait for channel catfish. Bottom bounce a jig with twister tails near shore in the current breaks. var cid = '8697747820'; Walleye Fair: Catch walleyes in the evenings, during and after sunset, near rocky shorelines. Black Crappie Good: Try minnows fished along cedar tree brush piles to catch crappies of all sizes. HUSKIES & ISU STREAM, 1580/103.3 Listen Live C.C. Water levels are dropping to 6.0 feet. Walleye Good: Cast jigs and ringworm plastics tipped with a minnow. This was effective January 1st. Popular activities at Rathbun Lake include fishing, boating, picnicking, sightseeing, and hiking. Brown TroutGood: Try fishing near or around logs or undercut banks. Lake Geode Daily Fishing Log For April 10, 2023. Those who plan to venture out to the lakes and rivers this weekend will have to deal with various forms of precipitation and declining temperatures. You need a valid fishing license and pay the trout fee to fish for or possess trout. Yellow Perch Fair: Try a jig tipped with a minnow or a bit of crawler fished in the tailwaters and side channels. Pike are spawning. Rainbow Trout Good: Trout were recently stocked. Pike are spawning. Expect the bite to pick up post-spawn. Mississippi River Pool 12 Fishing for yellow bass near The Island at Clear Lake is an early spring tradition in north-central Iowa. The lake is ice-free. No more than one walleye longer than 22 inches may be taken per day. The current lake level is 904.81 msl; recreation pool is Lake Rathbun (Appanoose): The lake is about 8 feet above normal pool. Yellow Perch Fair: Perch are being picked up in the marina with small jigs and minnows. This primarily includes crappie, channel catfish, walleye, and largemouth bass. Water level is near 622 feet at Lynxville and is expected to reach 624 feet this week. There has been some good insect hatches with the recent warmer temperatures. LEXINGTON, N.C. Boater Todd Harris of Lexington, North Carolina, caught a five-bass limit weighing 22 pounds, 5 ounces, Saturday to win the MLF Phoenix Bass Black Crappie Fair: Anglers are picking up some crappie in the marina. Mississippi River Pool 18 Mississippi River Pool 14 Walleye Fair: Walleye are spawning. Cast and slowly retrieve jigs tipped with twister tails, swimbaits or live bait. Viking Lake (2020), Customer Service: 515-725-8200 | Iowa DNR Headquarters Wallace State Office Building | 502 East 9th Street, 4th Floor | Des Moines, IA 50319-0034, Scholastic Action Shooting Program (SASP), State Conservation and Outdoor Recreation Plan, Declaratory Orders and Rulemaking Petitions, list of current fish consumption advisories. If you have angling questions, please call Bellevue Fisheries Management at 563-880-8781. Trout streams are in excellent condition;stocking seasonkicked off on April 3rd. The boat ramp at Clarks Ferry Landing is closed due to high water. Sorting will be required for larger fish. Water clarity is improving to a little over 3 feet. Fishing in Lock and Dam tailwaters has slowed some. Rainbow Trout Good: Try spinners or trout bait. SaugerSlow: Look for saugers below the Lock and Dam or in Sylvan Slough. Red Haw Lake The docks are in. Pit toilets are available; the modern bathroom and fish cleaning station wont be available until May. Check us out on Facebook@IowaBassTournaments. NORTHEAST Cedar River (above Nashua) Water levels are stabilizing. For information on the lakes and rivers in north central Iowa, contact the Clear Lake Fish and Wildlife office at 641-357-3517. Sunday will see temperatures around 40 degrees for highs. Alternate: Justin Atkins. The shoreline meanders in and our of coves for about 8 miles. Be mindful of turkey hunting seasons. Drop a weighted crawler into the current breaks. Don't miss out! The river is up about 2 feet and is steady. Better fish are taken on a three-way crankbait rig. The hot-weather walleye bite at Lake Rathbun baffles fisheries biologists. Try vertical jigging with minnows or trolling three-way rigs with minnows. Visit the striped bass fishing page for more in-depth information about striper movements. Walleye Fair: Some fish, especially males, will be coming shallow in the evenings to spawn. Try jigs and twister tails or inline spinners. Use small in line spinners, spoons 1/8 ounce or smaller, twister tail jigs or live bait under a float. The docks are in. Check the paddlefish regulations (page 11 of theIowa Fishing Regulations) before you go out snagging. have been stocked in urban lakes such as Ada Hayden Heritage Park Lake, Black Hawk Lake, Blue Heron Lake, Copper Creek Lake, Coralville Reservoir, Gray's Lake, Lake MacBride, Lake Manawa, Lake Wapello, Pleasant Creek Lake, Prairie Park Fishery, Rathbun Lake, Red Rock Reservoir, Roberts Creek Lake, Sand Lake, Saylorville Reservoir and Three Mile Lake. The lake is ice-free. As the water temperature increases, look for bluegill and largemouth bass to get closer to shore. Tailwater anglers are catching a few perch. Expect conditions to diminish. Learn More, 04/06/2023 Freshwater Drum Good: Drum are actively feeding. Water levels are steady with good to excellent clarity. Rainbow Trout Excellent: The Bellevue kids trout pond is open and relatively vegetation free. Drop a weighted crawler into the current breaks. Pleasant Creek Lake Boat Ramp The gates are out of the water at the Lock and Dam. Water temperatures are in the low 60s. Wapsipinicon River (Troy Mills to Oxford Junction) Sauger Slow: Bottom bounce a jig with twister tails in the Lock and Dam tailwaters. Fishing in Lock and Dam tailwaters has slowed some. The City of Bellevue boat ramp and the Iowa DNR ramp are open. Lake Meyer WebFor information on lakes in south central Iowa call the Rathbun Fish Hatchery at 641-647-2406. You need a valid fishing license and pay the trout fee to fish for or possess trout. Try fishing a weighted crawler anywhere with current. This cooler weather may slow the bite for many fish species. All walleyes measuring less than 15-inches must be immediately released unharmed. Clear editor. Rainbow Trout Good: Trout were recently stocked. Rathbun Lake offers anglers and their families a lot to enjoy. Your link has been automatically embedded. The river is rising. Cedar River (above Nashua) p: 515-725-8200 The dock is in at main boat ramp. West Okoboji Lake You can fish from shore or boat for large walleye, bass, crappie, catfish, sunfish, and hybrid stripers. Channel Catfish No Report: Try cut bait on wind-blown shorelines. Find warmer water along the shoreline in evening from days heating. Some boat ramps may be under water due to high river conditions. Contact the Rathbun Fish Hatchery at 641-647-2406 with questions about fishing in south central Iowa. Water level is near 622 feet at Lynxville and is expected to reach 624 feet this week. Show Contact Information + 20112 HIGHWAY J5T Centerville, Iowa | Map It Storied & Scenic Visit Our Website Email Us 641.647.2464 641.647.2464. If you have questions on fishing Pools 16-19, contact the Fairport Fish Hatchery at 563-263-5062. Water clarity is stained. Shell Rock River (Greene to Shell Rock) Shorthead redhorse Excellent: Redhorse are running; they are fun to catch. Smallmouth Bass No Report: Cast jigs and ringworm plastics or cast and retrieve spinnerbaits. Good: Catch channel catfish out of the main current or in the mouths of feeder creeks using dead shad. Spinner or crankbaits work well. We reserve the right to correct pricing errors. Anglers commonly fish for Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Walleye, Panfish / Bluegill 25% Off Black Crappie Slow: A few fish are being caught on jigs tipped with waxies in 4-6 feet of water off the jetties. Walleye Good: Use a hook tipped with a minnow fished in an eddy or off a current break. Black Crappie Fair: Try small jigs tipped with a minnow. Learn More, 04/06/2023 Try cut bait for channel catfish. Twelve Mile Creek Lake Fair. Walleye Good: Use jig tipped with a minnow or worm below dams or eddies. We Are Bass Fishing. Rainbow Trout Good: This pond in Jefferson County Park south of Fairfield has lots of places for the trout to hide. Humboldt Girls Soccer at Garner-Hayfield-Ventura 5:00 PM GHV Video Stream, Friday, May 12th Catch catfish of all sizes. best living places in arizona: Source: www.pinterest.com. All walleye caught from these waters between 18 and 26 inches must be immediately released. All docks are in at the Big Creek boat ramps. Pleasant Creek Lake Most of the rest of the pond also has some nice stumps and tree to look for trout to catch. Stockingcatchable rainbow troutcontinues. Paste as plain text instead, For more information on the above lakes and rivers call the Lake Darling Fisheries Office at 319- 694-2430. A few other walleyes and several catfish were caught. For information on central Iowa lakes and rivers contact Ben Dodd at 641-891-3795 or Andy Otting at 515-204-5885. Walleye - Slow: Use nightcrawlers trolled or drifted around the submerged points and around rock piles. Largemouth Bass Fair: Anglers are starting to pick up a few bass that have been working the rocks along the north shore of the lake. The courtesy docks are in at the Island, McIntosh and Ventura boat ramps. The gates are out of the water at the Lock and Dam. Water temperatures are near the 50s. Clear Lake Originally Published: April 11, 2023 4:38 p.m. Do not wear red, white, or blue clothing at this time. Mostly just a few small bass being caught. Paddlefish No Report: Paddlefish season is open through April 15th. The walleye season is closed. Try fishing the sunny bays that are a little warmer and you should be able to catch enough to keep it interesting. Try vertical jigging with minnows or trolling three-way rigs with minnows. Water temperatures are in the low 60s. Weeds and wood provide the cover for largemouth and white bass. WalleyeFair: Walleye are spawning. Water temperatures have warmed quickly over the last week and are now around 60 degrees in most area lakes. At the upper end, work the flooded stumps by the foot bridge. container.appendChild(ins); Eisenhower Park Lake Tailwater stage is forecast to reach 9.9 feet by Tuesday. Courtesy docks are in. Water temperature is in the upper 40s. Rainbow Trout - Good: Trout were stocked recently. The more you know about the seasonal migration of striped bass, the more likely you are to be looking in the right area next time you visit Iowa striper fishing lakes. Report courtesy of Iowa Department of Natural Resources, The current lake level is 910.77 feet. The Ferry Landing is also closed due to high water. Channel Catfish No Report: Try cut bait on wind-blown shorelines. Many game species (walleye, sauger, yellow perch and pike) are starting to spawn. Bluegill Fair: Use tube jigs, plastics, or other small jigs. 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