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Walnut Creek Marsh
General Information
County: Ringgold
Location: 5 miles southwest of Mt. Ayr
Acres: 60.00
Maximum Depth:
Motoring Restrictions: No Size Limit at No Wake
Amenities
Amenities at Walnut Creek Marsh include:
- Boat Access
- Fishing Jetty
- Camping
- Good/Excellent Shorefishing
- Hard Surface Boat Ramp
Fishing Report
| The water temperatures are in the mid 60's. The water levels at most lakes near full but not overflowing excessivly. Water clarity is good to very good at most lakes. | | The water levels are full. Boat access is normal. | | Bluegill - Good: A few bluegills can be caught from the shallows along the edges of the vegetation. |
Fishing Forecast
Largemouth bass were sampled in low abundance. Both crappies and bluegills were sampled in low abundance with both containing quality sized fish in the sample.(2012)
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Fish Surveys
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Water Quality
Iowa-Caught Fish Are Safe to Eat, In Almost All Cases
The vast majority of Iowa’s streams, rivers and lakes offer safe and high-quality fish that pose little or no threat to human health if consumed. Some limitations may apply for young children and pregnant women. Here’s a Fish Consumption Fact Sheet from the Iowa DNR and the Iowa Dept. of Public Health for more information. Here is a list of current fish consumption advisories for Iowa lakes and rivers.
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