Big Woods Lake
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Northeast |
Interior water levels have fallen and are providing catches of smallmouth bass, walleye and channel catfish. Check the USGS website (https://waterdata.usgs.gov/ia/nwis/rt) for most recent river levels. Lakes in and around Cedar Falls/Waterloo have been hot for crappie, bluegill and largemouth bass during the spring spawn. Trout streams are in excellent condition, for further information contact your local bait shop for most recent reports. |
05/31 10:52 |
Big Woods Lake
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Northeast |
Anglers have been catching crappie and bluegill during this spring spawn, concentrate efforts near the north shore around structure. |
05/31 10:52 |
Big Woods Lake
|
Northeast |
Black Crappie - Good: Cast lighter jigs tipped with plastics for some great action or fishing a minnow under a slip bobber. |
05/31 10:52 |
Big Woods Lake
|
Northeast |
Bluegill - Good: Cast lighter jigs over spawning beds or small piece of crawler under a slip bobber near structure. |
05/31 10:52 |
Brinker Lake
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Northeast |
Interior water levels have fallen and are providing catches of smallmouth bass, walleye and channel catfish. Check the USGS website (https://waterdata.usgs.gov/ia/nwis/rt) for most recent river levels. Lakes in and around Cedar Falls/Waterloo have been hot for crappie, bluegill and largemouth bass during the spring spawn. Trout streams are in excellent condition, for further information contact your local bait shop for most recent reports. |
05/31 10:52 |
Brinker Lake
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Northeast |
Anglers have been catching crappie and bluegill during the spring spawn. |
05/31 10:52 |
Brinker Lake
|
Northeast |
Black Crappie - Good: Cast lighter jigs tipped with plastics for some great action or fishing a minnow under a slip bobber. |
05/31 10:52 |
Casey Lake (aka Hickory Hills Lake)
|
Northeast |
Interior water levels have fallen and are providing catches of smallmouth bass, walleye and channel catfish. Check the USGS website (https://waterdata.usgs.gov/ia/nwis/rt) for most recent river levels. Lakes in and around Cedar Falls/Waterloo have been hot for crappie, bluegill and largemouth bass during the spring spawn. Trout streams are in excellent condition, for further information contact your local bait shop for most recent reports. |
05/31 10:52 |
Casey Lake (aka Hickory Hills Lake)
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Northeast |
Anglers have been catching crappie and bluegill during this spring spawn. |
05/31 10:52 |
Casey Lake (aka Hickory Hills Lake)
|
Northeast |
Black Crappie - Excellent: Cast lighter jigs tipped with plastics for some great action or fishing a minnow under a slip bobber. |
05/31 10:52 |
Casey Lake (aka Hickory Hills Lake)
|
Northeast |
Bluegill - Excellent: Cast lighter jigs over spawning beds or small piece of crawler under a slip bobber. |
05/31 10:52 |
Casey Lake (aka Hickory Hills Lake)
|
Northeast |
Largemouth Bass - Good: Fish topwater artificial lures or spinnerbaits for largemouth bass. |
05/31 10:52 |
Cedar River (above Nashua)
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Northeast |
Area interior rivers and streams are stable. Clarity good to excellent on most. Temperatures in the low 90's during the day to mid 60's overnight. Possibility of thunderstorms through weekend. For more information, please contact the Chuck Gipp Decorah Fish Hatchery at 563.382.8324. |
05/31 02:53 |
Cedar River (above Nashua)
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Northeast |
Flows remain elevated but water levels stable. Water temperatures 70's. |
05/31 02:53 |
Cedar River (above Nashua)
|
Northeast |
Smallmouth Bass - Good: Fish the eddies and current breaks. |
05/31 02:53 |
Cedar River (above Nashua)
|
Northeast |
Channel Catfish - Good: A dead chub or stink baits fished in slack water areas may peak a catfish's interest. |
05/31 02:53 |
Cedar River (above Nashua)
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Northeast |
Walleye - Good: Use jig tipped with minnow or worm below dams. Try using a 3-way rig with enough weight to keep on bottom. |
05/31 02:53 |
Cedar River (Nashua to La Porte City)
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Northeast |
Interior water levels have fallen and are providing catches of smallmouth bass, walleye and channel catfish. Check the USGS website (https://waterdata.usgs.gov/ia/nwis/rt) for most recent river levels. Lakes in and around Cedar Falls/Waterloo have been hot for crappie, bluegill and largemouth bass during the spring spawn. Trout streams are in excellent condition, for further information contact your local bait shop for most recent reports. |
05/31 10:52 |
Cedar River (Nashua to La Porte City)
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Northeast |
Channel Catfish - Good: Anglers have had success on channel catfish using dead chubs or cutbaits fished on the bottom. |
05/31 10:52 |
Cedar River (Nashua to La Porte City)
|
Northeast |
Smallmouth Bass - Good: Fish plastics with a jig or casting and retrieving spinnerbaits for smallmouth bass. |
05/31 10:52 |
Cedar River (Nashua to La Porte City)
|
Northeast |
The Cedar River has fallen and is providing catches of smallmouth bass, walleye and channel catfish. |
05/31 10:52 |
Cedar River (Nashua to La Porte City)
|
Northeast |
Walleye - Good: Fish plastics with a jig for some good walleye action. |
05/31 10:52 |
Decorah District Streams
|
Northeast |
Area interior rivers and streams are stable. Clarity good to excellent on most. Temperatures in the low 90's during the day to mid 60's overnight. Possibility of thunderstorms through weekend. For more information, please contact the Chuck Gipp Decorah Fish Hatchery at 563.382.8324. |
05/31 02:53 |
Decorah District Streams
|
Northeast |
Area streams in good condition. All stocked streams are announced at least once a month. Stocking continues at traditional rates, weekly or bimonthly. The only activity on private property open to fishing is angling. |
05/31 02:53 |
Decorah District Streams
|
Northeast |
Brook Trout - Fair: Good hatches of a variety of gnats, mayflies, caddis flies, and midges occurring. |
05/31 02:53 |
Decorah District Streams
|
Northeast |
Brown Trout - Good: Fish near or around logs or undercut banks. Spinner baits work well. Also try using streamers on larger waterbodies for some exciting action. |
05/31 02:53 |
Decorah District Streams
|
Northeast |
Rainbow Trout - Excellent: Use spinner baits, hair jigs, or hooks tipped with a small piece of worm, bread, or cheese floating through deeper holes. Freshly stocked fish are waiting to take your bait. |
05/31 02:53 |
George Wyth Lake
|
Northeast |
Interior water levels have fallen and are providing catches of smallmouth bass, walleye and channel catfish. Check the USGS website (https://waterdata.usgs.gov/ia/nwis/rt) for most recent river levels. Lakes in and around Cedar Falls/Waterloo have been hot for crappie, bluegill and largemouth bass during the spring spawn. Trout streams are in excellent condition, for further information contact your local bait shop for most recent reports. |
05/31 10:52 |
George Wyth Lake
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Northeast |
Anglers have been catching crappie during the spawn. |
05/31 10:52 |
George Wyth Lake
|
Northeast |
Black Crappie - Excellent: Cast lighter jigs tipped with plastics for some great action |
05/31 10:52 |
Lake Delhi
|
Northeast |
Interior water levels have fallen and are providing catches of smallmouth bass, walleye and channel catfish. Check the USGS website (https://waterdata.usgs.gov/ia/nwis/rt) for most recent river levels. Lakes in and around Cedar Falls/Waterloo have been hot for crappie, bluegill and largemouth bass during the spring spawn. Trout streams are in excellent condition, for further information contact your local bait shop for most recent reports. |
05/31 10:52 |
Lake Delhi
|
Northeast |
Anglers have been catching crappie and bluegill on Lake Delhi, some sorting may be necessary. Avoid weekends and evenings due to heavy boat traffic. |
05/31 10:52 |
Lake Delhi
|
Northeast |
Black Crappie - Good: Cast lighter jigs tipped with plastics for some great action, fish near structure or docks for best success. |
05/31 10:52 |
Lake Delhi
|
Northeast |
Bluegill - Good: Cast lighter jigs over spawning beds or small piece of crawler under a slip bobber |
05/31 10:52 |
Lake Hendricks
|
Northeast |
Area interior rivers and streams are stable. Clarity good to excellent on most. Temperatures in the low 90's during the day to mid 60's overnight. Possibility of thunderstorms through weekend. For more information, please contact the Chuck Gipp Decorah Fish Hatchery at 563.382.8324. |
05/31 02:53 |
Lake Hendricks
|
Northeast |
Water clarity great. Water temperatures in the upper 60's. Bluegills and bass spawning. |
05/31 02:53 |
Lake Hendricks
|
Northeast |
Bluegill - Good: Anglers fishing near shore finding gills. Use a small chunk of worm fished under a bobber. |
05/31 02:53 |
Lake Hendricks
|
Northeast |
Black Crappie - Good: Crappie action picking up as water warms. |
05/31 02:53 |
Lake Hendricks
|
Northeast |
Largemouth Bass - Good: Bass spawning in shallow water. Bass will guard nests. |
05/31 02:53 |
Lake Meyer
|
Northeast |
Area interior rivers and streams are stable. Clarity good to excellent on most. Temperatures in the low 90's during the day to mid 60's overnight. Possibility of thunderstorms through weekend. For more information, please contact the Chuck Gipp Decorah Fish Hatchery at 563.382.8324. |
05/31 02:53 |
Lake Meyer
|
Northeast |
Water clarity about 3 ft. with temperatures in the upper 60's. |
05/31 02:53 |
Lake Meyer
|
Northeast |
Black Crappie - Good: Crappie beginning to bite. Fish near shore edges using a small jig. |
05/31 02:53 |
Lake Meyer
|
Northeast |
Bluegill - Fair: Use a small piece of worm under a bobber. |
05/31 02:53 |
Lake Meyer
|
Northeast |
Largemouth Bass - Excellent: Try using a spinner bait fished in 3-4 ft. water. Bass are on spawning beds and are aggressive. |
05/31 02:53 |
Maquoketa River (above Monticello)
|
Northeast |
Interior water levels have fallen and are providing catches of smallmouth bass, walleye and channel catfish. Check the USGS website (https://waterdata.usgs.gov/ia/nwis/rt) for most recent river levels. Lakes in and around Cedar Falls/Waterloo have been hot for crappie, bluegill and largemouth bass during the spring spawn. Trout streams are in excellent condition, for further information contact your local bait shop for most recent reports. |
05/31 10:52 |
Maquoketa River (above Monticello)
|
Northeast |
Anglers have been catching walleye and smallmouth bass on the Maquoketa River. |
05/31 10:52 |
Maquoketa River (above Monticello)
|
Northeast |
Smallmouth Bass - Fair: Fish plastics with a jig or casting and retrieving spinnerbaits for smallmouth bass. |
05/31 10:52 |
Maquoketa River (above Monticello)
|
Northeast |
Walleye - Good: Fish plastics with a jig for some good walleye action. |
05/31 10:52 |
Mississippi River Pool 10
|
Northeast |
Upper Mississippi River water levels are expected to recede nearly a foot next week. Many boat ramps are still flooded and full of mud/debris. Call ahead for local conditions. Fishing is picking up as water temperatures are rising into the upper 60's. |
05/25 09:25 |
Mississippi River Pool 10
|
Northeast |
Water level at Lynxville is near 621.4 feet and expected to fall to near 620 feet this week. Ramp at Bussey Lake is open. Sny Magill road is still under water and closed. The high water ramp at Harpers Ferry is accessible. The bite is picking up with warmer water temps. Water temperature is 70 degrees at the dam. |
05/25 09:25 |
Mississippi River Pool 10
|
Northeast |
Walleye - Slow: Walleye slot length limits now apply on the entire Iowa border of the 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. Walleye/sauger combined daily limit 6/possession 12. |
05/25 09:25 |
Mississippi River Pool 10
|
Northeast |
Sauger - No Report: |
05/25 09:25 |
Mississippi River Pool 10
|
Northeast |
Yellow Perch - No Report: |
05/25 09:25 |
Mississippi River Pool 10
|
Northeast |
Shorthead redhorse - Good: Redhorse are running and are fun to catch from shore. Drop a weighted crawler into the current breaks. |
05/25 09:25 |
Mississippi River Pool 10
|
Northeast |
Channel Catfish - Fair: Try a crawler or cut-bait in the current seams as water temperature rises this week. |
05/25 09:25 |
Mississippi River Pool 10
|
Northeast |
Freshwater Drum - Good: The drum or actively feeding. Fish a weighted crawler in moderate current from the shoreline |
05/25 09:25 |
Mississippi River Pool 10
|
Northeast |
Flathead Catfish - Fair: Some flatheads are being caught on live bluegill or shiners. |
05/25 09:25 |
Mississippi River Pool 10
|
Northeast |
Bluegill - Good: Fish a garden worm under a bobber along shore with less current such as marina areas or backwaters. A lot of sorting with some nicer sizes being caught. |
05/25 09:25 |
Mississippi River Pool 10
|
Northeast |
Black Crappie - Fair: Fish the flooded trees using a light jig or a minnow rig. |
05/25 09:25 |
Mississippi River Pool 11
|
Northeast |
Upper Mississippi River water levels are expected to recede nearly a foot next week. Many boat ramps are still flooded and full of mud/debris. Call ahead for local conditions. Fishing is picking up as water temperatures are rising into the upper 60's. |
05/25 09:25 |
Mississippi River Pool 11
|
Northeast |
Water level at Guttenberg is 12.2 feet and predicted to fall to near 11 feet over the next week. Guttenberg city ramp and the DNR ramp are open. Turkey River Landing is still closed. Finley's and Mud Lake are open. The bite is picking up with the warmer water. Water temperature is upper 60's. |
05/25 09:25 |
Mississippi River Pool 11
|
Northeast |
Walleye - Slow: Walleye slot length limits now apply on the entire Iowa border of the 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. Walleye/sauger combined daily limit 6/possession 12. |
05/25 09:25 |
Mississippi River Pool 11
|
Northeast |
Sauger - No Report: |
05/25 09:25 |
Mississippi River Pool 11
|
Northeast |
Yellow Perch - No Report: |
05/25 09:25 |
Mississippi River Pool 11
|
Northeast |
Shorthead redhorse - Fair: Redhorse are running and are fun to catch from shore. Drop a weighted crawler into the current breaks. |
05/25 09:25 |
Mississippi River Pool 11
|
Northeast |
Channel Catfish - Fair: Try a crawler or cut-bait in the current seams as water temperature rises this week. |
05/25 09:25 |
Mississippi River Pool 11
|
Northeast |
Freshwater Drum - Good: The drum or actively feeding. Fish a weighted crawler from the shoreline. |
05/25 09:25 |
Mississippi River Pool 11
|
Northeast |
Flathead Catfish - Fair: Some flatheads are being caught on live bluegill or shiners. |
05/25 09:25 |
Mississippi River Pool 11
|
Northeast |
Bluegill - Good: Fish a garden worm under a bobber along shore with less current such as marina areas or backwaters. A lot of sorting with some nicer sizes being caught. |
05/25 09:25 |
Mississippi River Pool 11
|
Northeast |
Black Crappie - Fair: Fish the flooded trees using a light jig or a minnow rig. |
05/25 09:25 |
Mississippi River Pool 9
|
Northeast |
Upper Mississippi River water levels are expected to recede nearly a foot next week. Many boat ramps are still flooded and full of mud/debris. Call ahead for local conditions. Fishing is picking up as water temperatures are rising into the upper 60's. |
05/25 09:25 |
Mississippi River Pool 9
|
Northeast |
Water level at Lansing fell to 11.7 feet and is expected to drop to near 11 feet over the next week. New Albin Army Road and Heytman's Landing are still closed due to water over the road. Lansing Village Creek is open. Multiple species of fish are biting. Look for areas away from the heavy current. Water temperature is near 68 degrees. |
05/25 09:25 |
Mississippi River Pool 9
|
Northeast |
Walleye - Slow: Walleye slot length limits now apply on the entire Iowa border of the 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. Walleye/sauger combined daily limit 6/possession 12. |
05/25 09:25 |
Mississippi River Pool 9
|
Northeast |
Sauger - No Report: |
05/25 09:25 |
Mississippi River Pool 9
|
Northeast |
Northern Pike - No Report: |
05/25 09:25 |
Mississippi River Pool 9
|
Northeast |
Shorthead redhorse - Good: Redhorse are running and are fun to catch. Drop a weighted crawler into the current breaks. |
05/25 09:25 |
Mississippi River Pool 9
|
Northeast |
Yellow Perch - No Report: |
05/25 09:25 |
Mississippi River Pool 9
|
Northeast |
Channel Catfish - Fair: Try a crawlers or cut-bait in the current seams as water temperature rises this week. |
05/25 09:25 |
Mississippi River Pool 9
|
Northeast |
Freshwater Drum - Good: The drum or actively feeding. Fish a weighted crawler in moderate current from the shoreline |
05/25 09:25 |
Mississippi River Pool 9
|
Northeast |
Flathead Catfish - Fair: Some flatheads are being caught on live bluegill or shiners. |
05/25 09:25 |
Mississippi River Pool 9
|
Northeast |
Bluegill - Good: Fish a garden worm under a bobber along shore with less current such as marina areas or backwaters. A lot of sorting with some nicer sizes being caught. |
05/25 09:25 |
Mississippi River Pool 9
|
Northeast |
Black Crappie - Fair: Fish the flooded trees using a light jig or a minnow rig. |
05/25 09:25 |
Shell Rock River (Greene to Shell Rock)
|
Northeast |
Interior water levels have fallen and are providing catches of smallmouth bass, walleye and channel catfish. Check the USGS website (https://waterdata.usgs.gov/ia/nwis/rt) for most recent river levels. Lakes in and around Cedar Falls/Waterloo have been hot for crappie, bluegill and largemouth bass during the spring spawn. Trout streams are in excellent condition, for further information contact your local bait shop for most recent reports. |
05/31 10:52 |
Shell Rock River (Greene to Shell Rock)
|
Northeast |
Channel Catfish - Fair: Use dead chubs or cutbaits fished on the bottom for some channel catfish. |
05/31 10:52 |
Shell Rock River (Greene to Shell Rock)
|
Northeast |
Smallmouth Bass - Fair: Fish plastics with a jig or casting and retrieving spinnerbaits for smallmouth bass. |
05/31 10:52 |
Shell Rock River (Greene to Shell Rock)
|
Northeast |
The Shell Rock River has fallen and should provide some catches of walleye, smallmouth bass and channel catfish. |
05/31 10:52 |
Shell Rock River (Greene to Shell Rock)
|
Northeast |
Walleye - Fair: Fish plastics with a jig for some good walleye action. |
05/31 10:52 |
Turkey River (below Clermont)
|
Northeast |
Area interior rivers and streams are stable. Clarity good to excellent on most. Temperatures in the low 90's during the day to mid 60's overnight. Possibility of thunderstorms through weekend. For more information, please contact the Chuck Gipp Decorah Fish Hatchery at 563.382.8324. |
05/31 02:53 |
Turkey River (below Clermont)
|
Northeast |
Water clarity good to excellent. Levels stabilizing. Water temperatures in the 70's. |
05/31 02:53 |
Turkey River (below Clermont)
|
Northeast |
Smallmouth Bass - Good: Fish the eddies and off channel areas. Use a jig with a twistertail. |
05/31 02:53 |
Turkey River (below Clermont)
|
Northeast |
Walleye - Good: Early morning or late evening are best. Fish the deeper holes using a crank or spinner bait. |
05/31 02:53 |
Turkey River (below Clermont)
|
Northeast |
White Sucker - Good: Fish the deeper holes with a worm fished near bottom. |
05/31 02:53 |
Upper Iowa River (above Decorah)
|
Northeast |
Area interior rivers and streams are stable. Clarity good to excellent on most. Temperatures in the low 90's during the day to mid 60's overnight. Possibility of thunderstorms through weekend. For more information, please contact the Chuck Gipp Decorah Fish Hatchery at 563.382.8324. |
05/31 02:53 |
Upper Iowa River (above Decorah)
|
Northeast |
Water temperatures in the 70's and good to excellent clarity. Water levels stabilizing. Use caution during early season paddling. Log jams and other strainers may have moved. Hypothermia is still a threat with cooler water temperatures. |
05/31 02:53 |
Upper Iowa River (above Decorah)
|
Northeast |
Smallmouth Bass - Good: Fish near undercut banks and current breaks. A flashy jig works well. Fly anglers using streamers picking up some action. |
05/31 02:53 |
Upper Iowa River (above Decorah)
|
Northeast |
Walleye - Good: Angling for walleye picking up below dams. Use a jig tipped with a plastic tail or crankbait. |
05/31 02:53 |
Volga Lake
|
Northeast |
Area interior rivers and streams are stable. Clarity good to excellent on most. Temperatures in the low 90's during the day to mid 60's overnight. Possibility of thunderstorms through weekend. For more information, please contact the Chuck Gipp Decorah Fish Hatchery at 563.382.8324. |
05/31 02:53 |
Volga Lake
|
Northeast |
Water temperatures upper 60's. Fish activity improving especially in near shore rocky areas. |
05/31 02:53 |
Volga Lake
|
Northeast |
Bluegill - Fair: |
05/31 02:53 |
Volga Lake
|
Northeast |
Black Crappie - Good: Fish along the rocky edges in deeper water. |
05/31 02:53 |