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Casey Lake (aka Hickory Hills Lake)
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Northeast |
Interior rivers are in excellent condition and the month of November can provide some excellent angling opportunities. Trout streams remain in excellent condition, for further information contact the N.E. District Office at 563-927-3276. All three trout hatcheries remain closed at this time and please call ahead to set up any appointments you may need. |
11/19 10:41 |
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Casey Lake (aka Hickory Hills Lake)
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Northeast |
Black Crappie - Fair: Fish a minnow under a slip bobber at various depths to locate crappie. |
11/19 10:41 |
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Casey Lake (aka Hickory Hills Lake)
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Northeast |
Bluegill - Fair: Fish a piece of worm under a bobber of cast small hair jigs. |
11/19 10:41 |
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Casey Lake (aka Hickory Hills Lake)
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Northeast |
The boat ramp is now open on Casey Lake. Anglers are catching some bluegill and crappie off of the jetties and near the dam. |
11/19 10:41 |
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Casey Lake (aka Hickory Hills Lake)
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Northeast |
Interior rivers are in excellent condition and the month of November can provide some excellent angling opportunities. Trout streams remain in excellent condition, for further information contact the N.E. District Office at 563-927-3276. All three trout hatcheries remain closed at this time and please call ahead to set up any appointments you may need. |
11/24 09:22 |
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Casey Lake (aka Hickory Hills Lake)
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Northeast |
The boat ramp is now open on Casey Lake. Anglers are catching some bluegill off of the jetties and near the dam. |
11/24 09:22 |
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Casey Lake (aka Hickory Hills Lake)
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Northeast |
Bluegill - Fair: Fish a piece of worm under a bobber of cast small hair jigs. |
11/24 09:22 |
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Cedar River (above Nashua)
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Northeast |
Water levels on area rivers remain low with excellent clarity on most. Seeing skim ice on smaller ponds and lakes. Mixed precipitation possible Sunday with temperatures in the mid 40's to below freezing. Iowa's hunting seasons in full swing. Make sure to where plenty of orange. For more information, please call the Chuck Gipp Decorah Fish Hatchery at 563-382-8324. |
11/19 08:19 |
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Cedar River (above Nashua)
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Northeast |
Walleye - Good: Cooler temperatures bringing on the bite. Fish moved into deeper holes. Be prepared to run lure near bottom of pools. Use live bait for best luck. |
11/19 08:19 |
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Cedar River (above Nashua)
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Northeast |
Water levels remain low. Clarity variable due to resuspension of leaves and sediment. Use caution. Access to fishing holes by boat may be difficult. |
11/19 08:19 |
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Cedar River (above Nashua)
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Northeast |
Smallmouth Bass - Fair: Fish the back eddies and deeper pools with little current. Use a minnow on hook under a bobber. |
11/19 08:19 |
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Cedar River (above Nashua)
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Northeast |
Water levels on area rivers remain low with excellent clarity on most. Skim ice on smaller ponds and lakes. Mixed precipitation early this week with temperatures in the mid 40's to below freezing. Iowa's hunting seasons in full swing. Make sure to where plenty of orange. For more information, please call the Chuck Gipp Decorah Fish Hatchery at 563-382-8324. |
11/23 09:28 |
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Cedar River (above Nashua)
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Northeast |
Smallmouth Bass - Fair: Fish the back eddies and deeper pools with little current. Use a minnow on hook under a bobber. |
11/23 09:28 |
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Cedar River (above Nashua)
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Northeast |
Walleye - Good: Cooler temperatures bringing on the bite. Fish moved into deeper holes. Be prepared to run lure near bottom of pools. Use live bait for best luck. |
11/23 09:28 |
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Cedar River (above Nashua)
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Northeast |
Water levels remain low. Clarity variable due to resuspension of leaves and sediment. Use caution. Access to fishing holes by boat may be difficult. |
11/23 09:28 |
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Cedar River (Nashua to La Porte City)
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Northeast |
Interior rivers are in excellent condition and the month of November can provide some excellent angling opportunities. Trout streams remain in excellent condition, for further information contact the N.E. District Office at 563-927-3276. All three trout hatcheries remain closed at this time and please call ahead to set up any appointments you may need. |
11/19 10:41 |
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Cedar River (Nashua to La Porte City)
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Northeast |
Reports have been fair for both smallmouth bass and walleye on the Cedar River, concentrate on the deeper overwintering holes. |
11/19 10:41 |
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Cedar River (Nashua to La Porte City)
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Northeast |
Walleye - Fair: Try casting and retrieving large running crankbaits for active fish. Jig and plastics tipped with or without live bait has been very productive. |
11/19 10:41 |
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Cedar River (Nashua to La Porte City)
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Northeast |
Smallmouth Bass - Fair: Try casting jigs tipped with a minnow for some smallmouth bass action. |
11/19 10:42 |
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Cedar River (Nashua to La Porte City)
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Northeast |
Interior rivers are in excellent condition and the month of November can provide some excellent angling opportunities. Trout streams remain in excellent condition, for further information contact the N.E. District Office at 563-927-3276. All three trout hatcheries remain closed at this time and please call ahead to set up any appointments you may need. |
11/24 09:22 |
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Cedar River (Nashua to La Porte City)
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Northeast |
Reports have been fair to good for walleye on the Cedar River, concentrate on the deeper overwintering holes. |
11/24 09:22 |
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Cedar River (Nashua to La Porte City)
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Northeast |
Walleye - Good: Try casting and retrieving large running crankbaits for active fish. Jig and plastics tipped with or without live bait has been very productive. |
11/24 09:22 |
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Decorah District Streams
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Northeast |
Water levels on area rivers remain low with excellent clarity on most. Seeing skim ice on smaller ponds and lakes. Mixed precipitation possible Sunday with temperatures in the mid 40's to below freezing. Iowa's hunting seasons in full swing. Make sure to where plenty of orange. For more information, please call the Chuck Gipp Decorah Fish Hatchery at 563-382-8324. |
11/19 08:19 |
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Decorah District Streams
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Northeast |
All fall community trout stockings are complete. Check our website at www.iowadnr.gov/trout to find out where they were stocked. Take advantage of fishing trout streams this fall. Iowa's trout season remains open all year. Plenty of Rainbow Trout were stocked and many streams maintain excellent populations of Brown Trout. Thanks to all for taking advantage of our catchable stockings. We look forward to seeing you on the streams next year. |
11/19 08:19 |
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Decorah District Streams
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Northeast |
Brook Trout - Fair: Brookies are colored up for the spawn. Walk around freshly cleared areas in stream bottom. These are trout nests or redds. Use small flies imitating midges, minnows, or mayflies. Please respect private property open to angling. Pick up trash. Be considerate. |
11/19 08:19 |
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Decorah District Streams
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Northeast |
Brown Trout - Fair: Avoid stepping on trout nests or redds. These are freshly cleaned areas on stream bottoms. For brownies slow to take bait, a keen eye and a fly box filled with a variety of sizes and colors makes the difference between catching and taking your pole for a walk. |
11/19 08:19 |
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Decorah District Streams
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Northeast |
Rainbow Trout - Good: Use flies imitating midges, mayflies, and small fish. Use hair jigs, spinner baits, small shallow water crankbaits for aggressive fish. Plenty of fish remain in stream over winter. |
11/19 08:19 |
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Decorah District Streams
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Northeast |
Water levels on area rivers remain low with excellent clarity on most. Skim ice on smaller ponds and lakes. Mixed precipitation early this week with temperatures in the mid 40's to below freezing. Iowa's hunting seasons in full swing. Make sure to where plenty of orange. For more information, please call the Chuck Gipp Decorah Fish Hatchery at 563-382-8324. |
11/23 09:28 |
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Decorah District Streams
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Northeast |
All fall community trout stockings are complete. Check our website at www.iowadnr.gov/trout to find out where they were stocked. Take advantage of fishing trout streams this fall. Iowa's trout season remains open all year. Plenty of Rainbow Trout were stocked and many streams maintain excellent populations of Brown Trout. Thanks to all for taking advantage of our catchable stockings. We look forward to seeing you on the streams next year. |
11/23 09:28 |
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Decorah District Streams
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Northeast |
Brook Trout - Fair: The spawn is over for a majority of brookies. Walk around cleared areas in stream bottom. These are trout nests or redds. Use small flies imitating midges, minnows, or mayflies. Please respect private property open to angling. Pick up trash. Be considerate. |
11/23 09:28 |
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Decorah District Streams
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Northeast |
Brown Trout - Fair: Avoid stepping on trout nests or redds. These are freshly cleaned areas on stream bottoms. For brownies slow to take bait, a keen eye and a fly box filled with a variety of sizes and colors makes the difference between catching and taking your pole for a walk. |
11/23 09:28 |
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Decorah District Streams
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Northeast |
Rainbow Trout - Good: Use flies imitating midges, mayflies, and small fish. Use hair jigs, spinner baits, small shallow water crankbaits for aggressive fish. Plenty of fish remain in stream over winter. |
11/23 09:28 |
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George Wyth Lake
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Northeast |
Interior rivers are in excellent condition and the month of November can provide some excellent angling opportunities. Trout streams remain in excellent condition, for further information contact the N.E. District Office at 563-927-3276. All three trout hatcheries remain closed at this time and please call ahead to set up any appointments you may need. |
11/19 10:41 |
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George Wyth Lake
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Northeast |
The boat ramp access for George Wyth Lake is now open. Bluegill fishing has been excellent. |
11/19 10:41 |
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George Wyth Lake
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Northeast |
Bluegill - Excellent: Bluegill fishing has been excellent, concentrate efforts on the south facing rock off of the jetties. |
11/19 10:41 |
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Lake Hendricks
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Northeast |
Bluegill - Slow: Shore anglers should find fish around the jetty's. A small piece of worm under a bobber works well. |
11/19 08:19 |
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Lake Hendricks
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Northeast |
Water clarity good. Few anglers out. Campground is closed for year and water shut off. |
11/19 08:19 |
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Lake Hendricks
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Northeast |
Water levels on area rivers remain low with excellent clarity on most. Seeing skim ice on smaller ponds and lakes. Mixed precipitation possible Sunday with temperatures in the mid 40's to below freezing. Iowa's hunting seasons in full swing. Make sure to where plenty of orange. For more information, please call the Chuck Gipp Decorah Fish Hatchery at 563-382-8324. |
11/19 08:19 |
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Lake Hendricks
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Northeast |
Black Crappie - Slow: Try using a hook tipped with a minnow under a slip bobber for best luck. |
11/19 08:19 |
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Lake Hendricks
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Northeast |
Largemouth Bass - Slow: Use a jig and a minnow around rocky structure for some fun bass action. |
11/19 08:19 |
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Lake Hendricks
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Northeast |
Water levels on area rivers remain low with excellent clarity on most. Skim ice on smaller ponds and lakes. Mixed precipitation early this week with temperatures in the mid 40's to below freezing. Iowa's hunting seasons in full swing. Make sure to where plenty of orange. For more information, please call the Chuck Gipp Decorah Fish Hatchery at 563-382-8324. |
11/23 09:28 |
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Lake Hendricks
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Northeast |
Water clarity good. Water temperatures mid 30's. Few anglers out. Slow presentation down as water cools. |
11/23 09:28 |
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Lake Hendricks
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Northeast |
Black Crappie - Slow: Try using a hook tipped with a minnow under a slip bobber for best luck. |
11/23 09:28 |
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Lake Hendricks
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Northeast |
Bluegill - Slow: Shore anglers should find fish around the jetty's. Use a small ice fishing jig tipped with waxworm under a bobber. |
11/23 09:28 |
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Lake Hendricks
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Northeast |
Largemouth Bass - Slow: Use a jig and a minnow around rocky structure for some fun bass action. |
11/23 09:28 |
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Lake Meyer
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Northeast |
Water levels on area rivers remain low with excellent clarity on most. Seeing skim ice on smaller ponds and lakes. Mixed precipitation possible Sunday with temperatures in the mid 40's to below freezing. Iowa's hunting seasons in full swing. Make sure to where plenty of orange. For more information, please call the Chuck Gipp Decorah Fish Hatchery at 563-382-8324. |
11/19 08:19 |
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Lake Meyer
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Northeast |
Bluegill - Slow: Shoreline anglers use a small hook tipped with a small piece of worm under a bobber. |
11/19 08:19 |
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Lake Meyer
|
Northeast |
Few anglers out this week. Lake levels normal. Water clarity is very good. |
11/19 08:19 |
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Lake Meyer
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Northeast |
Largemouth Bass - Slow: Try a jerk bait for some action. With cooler water, a slow retrieve works best. |
11/19 08:19 |
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Lake Meyer
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Northeast |
Water levels on area rivers remain low with excellent clarity on most. Skim ice on smaller ponds and lakes. Mixed precipitation early this week with temperatures in the mid 40's to below freezing. Iowa's hunting seasons in full swing. Make sure to where plenty of orange. For more information, please call the Chuck Gipp Decorah Fish Hatchery at 563-382-8324. |
11/23 09:28 |
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Lake Meyer
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Northeast |
Bluegill - Slow: Use an ice fishing jig tipped with a waxworm or spike under a bobber. |
11/23 09:28 |
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Lake Meyer
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Northeast |
Few anglers out this week. Lake levels normal. Water clarity excellent. Water temperatures mid 30's. |
11/23 09:28 |
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Lake Meyer
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Northeast |
Largemouth Bass - Slow: Try a jerk bait for some action. With cooler water, a slow retrieve works best. |
11/23 09:28 |
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Manchester District Streams
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Northeast |
Interior rivers are in excellent condition and the month of November can provide some excellent angling opportunities. Trout streams remain in excellent condition, for further information contact the N.E. District Office at 563-927-3276. All three trout hatcheries remain closed at this time and please call ahead to set up any appointments you may need. |
11/19 10:41 |
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Manchester District Streams
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Northeast |
All the trout streams in the Manchester District are in excellent condition. All three trout hatchery offices still remain closed. |
11/19 10:41 |
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Manchester District Streams
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Northeast |
Interior rivers are in excellent condition and the month of November can provide some excellent angling opportunities. Trout streams remain in excellent condition, for further information contact the N.E. District Office at 563-927-3276. All three trout hatcheries remain closed at this time and please call ahead to set up any appointments you may need. |
11/24 09:22 |
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Manchester District Streams
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Northeast |
All the trout streams in the Manchester District are in excellent condition. All three trout hatchery offices still remain closed. |
11/24 09:22 |
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Maquoketa River (above Monticello)
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Northeast |
Interior rivers are in excellent condition and the month of November can provide some excellent angling opportunities. Trout streams remain in excellent condition, for further information contact the N.E. District Office at 563-927-3276. All three trout hatcheries remain closed at this time and please call ahead to set up any appointments you may need. |
11/19 10:41 |
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Maquoketa River (above Monticello)
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Northeast |
Reports have been fair for walleye on the Maquoketa River. |
11/19 10:41 |
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Maquoketa River (above Monticello)
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Northeast |
Walleye - Good: Try casting and retrieving large running crankbaits for active fish. |
11/19 10:41 |
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Maquoketa River (above Monticello)
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Northeast |
Interior rivers are in excellent condition and the month of November can provide some excellent angling opportunities. Trout streams remain in excellent condition, for further information contact the N.E. District Office at 563-927-3276. All three trout hatcheries remain closed at this time and please call ahead to set up any appointments you may need. |
11/24 09:22 |
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Maquoketa River (above Monticello)
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Northeast |
There have been no reports for the Maquoketa River this past week. |
11/24 09:22 |
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Mississippi River Pool 10
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Northeast |
Upper Mississippi River levels have stabilized at slightly higher levels and are expected to remain that way over the next week. Water temps are in the upper 30's. Stable water levels should help with fishing success. Walleye slot length limits now apply on the entire Mississippi River. All walleyes less than 15 inches long and between 20-27 inches must be immediately released. One walleye over 27 inches may be kept. Combined walleye/sauger daily limit 6 /possession 12. |
11/19 09:21 |
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Mississippi River Pool 10
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Northeast |
Black Crappie - Good: Fish minnows under a bobber in 6-8 feet of water in the backwaters. |
11/19 09:21 |
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Mississippi River Pool 10
|
Northeast |
Bluegill - Good: Bluegills should be in overwintering locations. Fish slow with a small piece of worm just off the bottom along weed-beds |
11/19 09:21 |
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Mississippi River Pool 10
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Northeast |
Largemouth Bass - Good: As water temps cool slow presentations down for bass in backwater lakes |
11/19 09:21 |
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Mississippi River Pool 10
|
Northeast |
Lynxville water level is 16.5 feet and expected to stabilize at this level over next week. Water temperature at the Lock & Dam is 41 degrees. |
11/19 09:21 |
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Mississippi River Pool 10
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Northeast |
Sauger - Good: Vertical jigging with jigs in tailwaters of lock and dam has been effective. |
11/19 09:21 |
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Mississippi River Pool 10
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Northeast |
Walleye - Good: Fish jigging spoons or jig tipped with a minnow in tailwaters of lock and dams. |
11/19 09:21 |
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Mississippi River Pool 10
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Northeast |
Yellow Perch - Fair: Fish jig and minnow along the brush piles and weed edge-lines in slack water off of side channels and sloughs. |
11/19 09:21 |
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Mississippi River Pool 10
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Northeast |
Upper Mississippi River levels have stabilized at slightly higher levels and are expected to remain that way over the next week. Water temps are hovering near 40 degrees. Stable water levels should help with fishing success. Walleye slot length limits now apply on the entire Mississippi River. All walleyes less than 15 inches long and between 20-27 inches must be immediately released. One walleye over 27 inches may be kept. Combined walleye/sauger daily limit 6 /possession 12. |
11/23 01:31 |
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Mississippi River Pool 10
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Northeast |
Black Crappie - Good: Fish minnows under a bobber in 6-8 feet of water in the backwaters. |
11/23 01:31 |
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Mississippi River Pool 10
|
Northeast |
Lynxville water level is 16.1 feet and expected to stabilize at this level over next week. Water temperature at the Lock & Dam is 42 degrees. |
11/23 01:31 |
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Mississippi River Pool 10
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Northeast |
Bluegill - Good: Bluegills should be in overwintering locations. Fish slow with a small piece of worm just off the bottom along weed-beds |
11/23 01:31 |
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Mississippi River Pool 10
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Northeast |
Largemouth Bass - Good: As water temps cool slow presentations down for bass in backwater lakes |
11/23 01:31 |
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Mississippi River Pool 10
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Northeast |
Sauger - Good: Vertical jigging with jigs in tailwaters of lock and dam has been effective. |
11/23 01:31 |
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Mississippi River Pool 10
|
Northeast |
Walleye - Good: Fish jigging spoons or jig tipped with a minnow in tailwaters of lock and dams. |
11/23 01:31 |
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Mississippi River Pool 10
|
Northeast |
Yellow Perch - Fair: Fish jig and minnow along the brush piles and weed edge-lines in slack water off of side channels and sloughs. |
11/23 01:31 |
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Mississippi River Pool 10
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Northeast |
Northern Pike - Good: Northern are on the feed in shallow backwaters later afternoon as the water warms up. |
11/23 01:43 |
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Mississippi River Pool 11
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Northeast |
Upper Mississippi River levels have stabilized at slightly higher levels and are expected to remain that way over the next week. Water temps are in the upper 30's. Stable water levels should help with fishing success. Walleye slot length limits now apply on the entire Mississippi River. All walleyes less than 15 inches long and between 20-27 inches must be immediately released. One walleye over 27 inches may be kept. Combined walleye/sauger daily limit 6 /possession 12. |
11/19 09:21 |
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Mississippi River Pool 11
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Northeast |
Black Crappie - Good: Fish minnows under a bobber in 6-8 feet of water in the backwaters. |
11/19 09:21 |
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Mississippi River Pool 11
|
Northeast |
Guttenberg tailwater level is 9.6 feet and expected to stabilize at this level over the next week. Water temperature is 38 degrees at the dam. |
11/19 09:21 |
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Mississippi River Pool 11
|
Northeast |
Bluegill - Good: Bluegills should be in overwintering locations. Fish slow with a small piece of worm just off the bottom along weed-beds. |
11/19 09:21 |
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Mississippi River Pool 11
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Northeast |
Largemouth Bass - Good: As water temps cool slow presentations down for bass in backwater lakes |
11/19 09:21 |
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Mississippi River Pool 11
|
Northeast |
Sauger - Good: Vertical jigging with jigs in tailwaters of lock and dam has been effective. |
11/19 09:21 |
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Mississippi River Pool 11
|
Northeast |
Walleye - Good: Fish jigging spoons or jig tipped with a minnow in tailwaters of lock and dams. |
11/19 09:21 |
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Mississippi River Pool 11
|
Northeast |
Yellow Perch - Fair: Fish jig and minnow along the brush piles and weed edge-lines in slack water off of side channels and sloughs. |
11/19 09:21 |
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Mississippi River Pool 11
|
Northeast |
Upper Mississippi River levels have stabilized at slightly higher levels and are expected to remain that way over the next week. Water temps are hovering near 40 degrees. Stable water levels should help with fishing success. Walleye slot length limits now apply on the entire Mississippi River. All walleyes less than 15 inches long and between 20-27 inches must be immediately released. One walleye over 27 inches may be kept. Combined walleye/sauger daily limit 6 /possession 12. |
11/23 01:31 |
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Mississippi River Pool 11
|
Northeast |
Black Crappie - Good: Fish minnows under a bobber in 6-8 feet of water in the backwaters. |
11/23 01:31 |
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Mississippi River Pool 11
|
Northeast |
Bluegill - Good: Bluegills should be in overwintering locations. Fish slow with a small piece of worm just off the bottom along weed-beds. |
11/23 01:31 |
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Mississippi River Pool 11
|
Northeast |
Guttenberg tailwater level has dropped to 8 feet and expected to stabilize near this level over the next week. Water temperature is 40 degrees at the dam. |
11/23 01:31 |
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Mississippi River Pool 11
|
Northeast |
Largemouth Bass - Good: As water temps cool slow presentations down for bass in backwater lakes |
11/23 01:31 |
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Mississippi River Pool 11
|
Northeast |
Sauger - Good: Vertical jigging with jigs in tailwaters of lock and dam has been effective. |
11/23 01:31 |
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Mississippi River Pool 11
|
Northeast |
Walleye - Good: Fish jigging spoons or jig tipped with a minnow in tailwaters of lock and dams. |
11/23 01:31 |
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Mississippi River Pool 11
|
Northeast |
Yellow Perch - Fair: Fish jig and minnow along the brush piles and weed edge-lines in slack water off of side channels and sloughs. |
11/23 01:31 |
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Mississippi River Pool 11
|
Northeast |
Northern Pike - Good: Northern are on the feed in shallow backwaters later afternoon as the water warms up. |
11/23 01:44 |
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Mississippi River Pool 12
|
Northeast |
Favorable fishing conditions returned to the River and fishing improved greatly. Water temps are now in the low 40's. Some aquatic vegetation is floating at times due to wind and it is hampering pulling crankbaits for walleye. If you have angling questions please call the Bellevue Fisheries Station at 563-880-8781. |
11/24 10:52 |
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Mississippi River Pool 12
|
Northeast |
The water level is expected to rise this week. Water levels are currently 7.6 feet at the Lock and Dam and 10.0 feet at the RR bridge. The water temperature is around 42 and the water clarity is good. |
11/24 10:52 |
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Mississippi River Pool 12
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Northeast |
Bluegill - Good: Fish in the upper ends of the backwater areas in the sunny warm waters. Bluegills will be in shallow water finding the warmest sun soaked water possible this time of year. |
11/24 10:52 |
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Mississippi River Pool 12
|
Northeast |
Northern Pike - Excellent: Flashy spinners baits in eddy areas or along weed lines will take this toothy predator. They are still actively feeding shad in around 4 feet. |
11/24 10:52 |