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Casey Lake (aka Hickory Hills Lake)
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Northeast |
Interior rivers continue to drop and are providing some excellent angling opportunities. Lakes in and around the Cedar Falls/ Waterloo area have been good for largemouth bass. Trout streams are in excellent condition. For further information contact the N.E. District Office at 563-927-3276. |
08/06 08:38 |
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Casey Lake (aka Hickory Hills Lake)
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Northeast |
Reports have been excellent for bluegill and channel catfish and good on largemouth bass. |
08/06 08:43 |
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Casey Lake (aka Hickory Hills Lake)
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Northeast |
Bluegill - Excellent: Cast a piece of nightcrawler underneath a bobber for some good bluegill action. |
08/06 08:45 |
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Casey Lake (aka Hickory Hills Lake)
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Northeast |
Channel Catfish - Excellent: Stinkbaits or leopard frogs fished on the bottom of the lake has been really good for channel catfish. |
08/06 08:47 |
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Casey Lake (aka Hickory Hills Lake)
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Northeast |
Largemouth Bass - Good: Both crankbaits and top water artificial baits has been really good for largemouth bass. |
08/06 08:48 |
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Cedar River (above Nashua)
|
Northeast |
Area rivers and streams water levels continue to fall. Water clarity excellent. Expect a hot humid weekend with temperatures in the upper 80's for highs and 60's for lows. Pop-up thunderstorms possible. For current fishing information, call the Decorah Fish Hatchery at 563-382-8324. |
08/06 07:34 |
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Cedar River (above Nashua)
|
Northeast |
Channel Catfish - Good: Use chicken liver and stink baits for best luck or dead chub on bottom in slow water. |
08/06 07:34 |
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Cedar River (above Nashua)
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Northeast |
Repairs to the Nashua dam continue as water levels and flows drop. Water levels falling with good water clarity. Use caution; under water hazards may have moved. For more information on water levels, visit the following link: https://waterdata.usgs.gov/ia/nwis/rt. |
08/06 07:34 |
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Cedar River (above Nashua)
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Northeast |
Smallmouth Bass - Good: Use a jig tipped with natural colored twister tails or nightcrawler. Fish the brush piles for best luck. |
08/06 07:34 |
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Cedar River (above Nashua)
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Northeast |
Walleye - Good: Use a jig tipped with a bright plastic tail for some quick action. |
08/06 07:34 |
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Cedar River (above Nashua)
|
Northeast |
Black Crappie - Fair: Find crappie in brush piles or around woody structure. Use a minnow under a bobber. |
08/06 08:36 |
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Cedar River (Nashua to La Porte City)
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Northeast |
Interior rivers continue to drop and are providing some excellent angling opportunities. Lakes in and around the Cedar Falls/ Waterloo area have been good for largemouth bass. Trout streams are in excellent condition. For further information contact the N.E. District Office at 563-927-3276. |
08/06 08:38 |
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Cedar River (Nashua to La Porte City)
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Northeast |
The Cedar River has been really good for channel catfish. Reports for walleye has been good in Bremer County as well. |
08/06 08:51 |
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Cedar River (Nashua to La Porte City)
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Northeast |
Channel Catfish - Good: Try fishing above fallen tree snags using stink baits or fresh chicken livers for some great catfish action. |
08/06 08:52 |
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Cedar River (Nashua to La Porte City)
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Northeast |
Walleye - Good: Casting crankbaits or a jig tipped with a nightcrawler is deadly this time of year for walleye. |
08/06 08:53 |
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Decorah District Streams
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Northeast |
Area rivers and streams water levels continue to fall. Water clarity excellent. Expect a hot humid weekend with temperatures in the upper 80's for highs and 60's for lows. Pop-up thunderstorms possible. For current fishing information, call the Decorah Fish Hatchery at 563-382-8324. |
08/06 07:34 |
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Decorah District Streams
|
Northeast |
All trout stream stockings will be unannounced for the rest of the year due to COVID-19 precautions. A small number of trout streams are not stocked in July and August due to marginal water temperatures. This is an annual occurrence. To check which ones, please visit the trout fishing website. |
08/06 07:34 |
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Decorah District Streams
|
Northeast |
Brook Trout - Good: Please respect private property open to angling. Pick up trash. Be considerate. Bead-headed midges and pheasant tail nymphs working well. |
08/06 07:34 |
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Decorah District Streams
|
Northeast |
Brown Trout - Good: Hoppers, beetles, and bugs are plentiful. Use flies imitating terrestrial insects fishing along grassed edges. Use hair jigs or spinners for aggressive fish. |
08/06 07:34 |
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Decorah District Streams
|
Northeast |
Rainbow Trout - Excellent: Use a worm or cheese bait floated through a pool under a bobber. Use an ultra-light pole and reel for fun action. Small crappie or bluegill jigs work well on a hungry trout. |
08/06 07:34 |
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Lake Hendricks
|
Northeast |
Area rivers and streams water levels continue to fall. Water clarity excellent. Expect a hot humid weekend with temperatures in the upper 80's for highs and 60's for lows. Pop-up thunderstorms possible. For current fishing information, call the Decorah Fish Hatchery at 563-382-8324. |
08/06 07:34 |
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Lake Hendricks
|
Northeast |
A green algal bloom continues limiting visibility. Best times to fish are early morning and evening. |
08/06 07:34 |
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Lake Hendricks
|
Northeast |
Bluegill - Fair: A small piece of worm on a small hook under a bobber works well. Find fish along rocky shoreline in deeper water. |
08/06 07:34 |
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Lake Hendricks
|
Northeast |
Channel Catfish - Good: With warmer water temperatures, try using cheese or stink baits. A fat juicy worm will work also. Late evening is best time to fish for catfish. |
08/06 07:34 |
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Lake Hendricks
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Northeast |
Largemouth Bass - Fair: Use topwater lures or weedless hooks for best luck. Fish along weed edges. |
08/06 07:34 |
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Lake Meyer
|
Northeast |
Area rivers and streams water levels continue to fall. Water clarity excellent. Expect a hot humid weekend with temperatures in the upper 80's for highs and 60's for lows. Pop-up thunderstorms possible. For current fishing information, call the Decorah Fish Hatchery at 563-382-8324. |
08/06 07:34 |
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Lake Meyer
|
Northeast |
Bluegill - Fair: Try a small piece of worm fished under a bobber along a rocky shoreline. |
08/06 07:34 |
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Lake Meyer
|
Northeast |
Channel Catfish - Good: Use chicken liver or nightcrawler fished on the bottom near stumps or other structure. |
08/06 07:34 |
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Lake Meyer
|
Northeast |
Water clarity is excellent at 7 ft. Filamentous algae mats covering vegetation in shallow water. Fish early morning and evening when shadows aren't cast on the water. |
08/06 07:34 |
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Lake Meyer
|
Northeast |
Largemouth Bass - Good: Use a jig tipped with a twister tail or worm fished along vegetated edges. Also try using a topwater lure. |
08/06 07:34 |
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Mississippi River Pool 12
|
Northeast |
Water level is expected to slowly recede. Water temperature is near 77 degrees. If you have angling questions please call the Bellevue Fisheries Station at 563-880-8781. |
08/06 11:22 |
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Mississippi River Pool 12
|
Northeast |
The water levels is expected to recede this week. Water is near 9.2 feet at the Lock and Dam and 11.3 feet at the RR bridge. The water temperature is around 77 degrees and the clarity is good. |
08/06 11:22 |
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Mississippi River Pool 12
|
Northeast |
Bluegill - Slow: Bluegills are still being reported in shallow backwater areas near brush piles. |
08/06 11:22 |
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Mississippi River Pool 12
|
Northeast |
Channel Catfish - Excellent: Lots of anglers are being caught on prepared stink baits. Catfish can also be taken by floating worms along rock lines. |
08/06 11:22 |
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Mississippi River Pool 12
|
Northeast |
Freshwater Drum - Excellent: Freshwater drum are easy to catch on a egg sinker and worm rig. Fish in moderate current. |
08/06 11:22 |
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Mississippi River Pool 12
|
Northeast |
Largemouth Bass - Excellent: Lots of bass are being taken off lily pad areas on spinner baits or frog imitation lures. |
08/06 11:22 |
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Mississippi River Pool 12
|
Northeast |
Northern Pike - Good: Flashy spinners in eddy areas or along weed lines will take this toothy predator. |
08/06 11:22 |
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Mississippi River Pool 12
|
Northeast |
Smallmouth Bass - Good: Some smallies have now moved in along the rock piles and can be caught on flashy spoons or crank baits. |
08/06 11:22 |
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Mississippi River Pool 12
|
Northeast |
Walleye - Slow: Some walleyes were being taken off the middle of wingdams in the lower water but the recent rise in water level seemed to hamper some anglers. |
08/06 11:22 |
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Mississippi River Pool 12
|
Northeast |
White Bass - Good: Many white bass are being caught in the Dubuque tailwater on white jigs. Look for feeding schools elsewhere. |
08/06 11:22 |
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Mississippi River Pool 13
|
Northeast |
Water level is expected to slowly recede. Water temperature is near 77 degrees. If you have angling questions please call the Bellevue Fisheries Station at 563-880-8781. |
08/06 11:22 |
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Mississippi River Pool 13
|
Northeast |
The water level at the Bellevue Lock and Dam is at 10.2 feet. The water temperature is at 77 degrees. The water clarity is fair. The recent water rise hampered fishing but it is picking up again. |
08/06 11:22 |
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Mississippi River Pool 13
|
Northeast |
Bluegill - Fair: Try fishing around brush piles in larger sloughs with reduced current. |
08/06 11:22 |
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Mississippi River Pool 13
|
Northeast |
Channel Catfish - Excellent: Catfish are along rock lines and brush piles in moderate current. Anglers are mostly using prepared stink baits. |
08/06 11:22 |
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Mississippi River Pool 13
|
Northeast |
Flathead Catfish - Good: Flathead catfish are being caught using live fish for bait. Lots of trot lines are being set and make sure you follow trot lines rules especially with having your name and address attached to the lines. |
08/06 11:22 |
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Mississippi River Pool 13
|
Northeast |
Freshwater Drum - Excellent: Freshwater drum are easy to catch on a sinker and worm rig. Fish in moderate current. |
08/06 11:22 |
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Mississippi River Pool 13
|
Northeast |
Largemouth Bass - Excellent: Bass are being taken off lily pad areas on spinner baits or frog imitation lures. Some are also being caught off the rocks in the tailwater. |
08/06 11:22 |
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Mississippi River Pool 13
|
Northeast |
Northern Pike - Good: Pike are being reported on flashy spinners along weed edges and rock shorelines. |
08/06 11:22 |
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Mississippi River Pool 13
|
Northeast |
White Bass - Good: White bass are being reported in the tailwater mostly on flashy small spinners. |
08/06 11:22 |
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Mississippi River Pool 14
|
Northeast |
Water level is expected to slowly recede. Water temperature is near 77 degrees. If you have angling questions please call the Bellevue Fisheries Station at 563-880-8781. |
08/06 11:22 |
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Mississippi River Pool 14
|
Northeast |
Channel Catfish - Excellent: Anglers are using prepared stink baits, also some are being caught along rock lines. |
08/06 11:22 |
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Mississippi River Pool 14
|
Northeast |
The water level at the Fulton Lock and Dam is at 9.5 feet, Camanche is near 12.4 feet and LeClaire is at 7.0 feet. Water temperature is at 77 degrees and water clarity is fair. |
08/06 11:22 |
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Mississippi River Pool 14
|
Northeast |
Bluegill - Fair: Bluegills can be found near the mouths of large backwater areas usually around brush piles. |
08/06 11:22 |
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Mississippi River Pool 14
|
Northeast |
Flathead Catfish - Excellent: Flathead catfish are being caught using live fish for bait. Lots of trot lines are being set and make sure you follow trot lines rules especially with having your name and address on the lines. |
08/06 11:22 |
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Mississippi River Pool 14
|
Northeast |
Freshwater Drum - Excellent: Freshwater drum are easy to catch on a worm sinker and worm rig. Fish in moderate current areas. |
08/06 11:22 |
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Mississippi River Pool 14
|
Northeast |
Largemouth Bass - Good: Lots of bass are being taken off lily pad areas on spinner baits or frog imitation lures. Some being taken off of exposed rock piles now as well. |
08/06 11:22 |
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Mississippi River Pool 14
|
Northeast |
Northern Pike - Good: Use flashy spinners along backwater shorelines or in the tailwaters for this aggressive fish. |
08/06 11:22 |
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Mississippi River Pool 14
|
Northeast |
Smallmouth Bass - Good: Fish spinners or crank baits along rip rap areas for best results. |
08/06 11:22 |
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Mississippi River Pool 14
|
Northeast |
White Bass - No Report: Expect white bass to be hitting in the tailwaters and elsewhere. Look for feeding schools of fish and use flashy small spinners. |
08/06 11:30 |
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Mississippi River Pool 15
|
Northeast |
Water level is expected to slowly recede. Water temperature is near 77 degrees. If you have angling questions please call the Bellevue Fisheries Station at 563-880-8781. |
08/06 11:22 |
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Mississippi River Pool 15
|
Northeast |
Channel Catfish - Excellent: Channel cats are readily biting on cut bait and now even prepared baits. |
08/06 11:22 |
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Mississippi River Pool 15
|
Northeast |
Freshwater Drum - Excellent: Freshwater drum are easy to catch on a worm sinker and worm rig. Fish in moderate current. |
08/06 11:22 |
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Mississippi River Pool 15
|
Northeast |
The water level at Rock Island is around 9.5 feet and receding. The water temperature is at 78 degrees and water clarity is fair. |
08/06 11:22 |
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Mississippi River Pool 15
|
Northeast |
Flathead Catfish - Excellent: Try using live bait around brush piles or in the tailwater area. |
08/06 11:22 |
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Mississippi River Pool 15
|
Northeast |
Smallmouth Bass - Fair: Fish the rocky habitats along the channel edge for best results. |
08/06 11:22 |
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Shell Rock River (Greene to Shell Rock)
|
Northeast |
Interior rivers continue to drop and are providing some excellent angling opportunities. Lakes in and around the Cedar Falls/ Waterloo area have been good for largemouth bass. Trout streams are in excellent condition. For further information contact the N.E. District Office at 563-927-3276. |
08/06 08:38 |
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Shell Rock River (Greene to Shell Rock)
|
Northeast |
There have been no reports on the Shell Rock River this past week but walleye and smallmouth bass fishing should be good. |
08/06 08:55 |
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Shell Rock River (Greene to Shell Rock)
|
Northeast |
Walleye - No Report: Casting crankbaits or a jig tipped with a nightcrawler is deadly this time of year for walleye. |
08/06 08:55 |
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Shell Rock River (Greene to Shell Rock)
|
Northeast |
Smallmouth Bass - No Report: Casting crankbaits or a jig tipped with a nightcrawler is deadly this time of year for smallmouth bass. |
08/06 08:56 |
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Turkey River (below Clermont)
|
Northeast |
Area rivers and streams water levels continue to fall. Water clarity excellent. Expect a hot humid weekend with temperatures in the upper 80's for highs and 60's for lows. Pop-up thunderstorms possible. For current fishing information, call the Decorah Fish Hatchery at 563-382-8324. |
08/06 07:34 |
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Turkey River (below Clermont)
|
Northeast |
Smallmouth Bass - Fair: A jig tipped with a ringworm or twistertail fished along a current break or rock ledge may be productive. |
08/06 07:34 |
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Turkey River (below Clermont)
|
Northeast |
Walleye - Good: Find fish in deeper holes around brush piles. Toss a jig tipped with a twister tail near a brush pile and see what might bite. |
08/06 07:34 |
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Turkey River (below Clermont)
|
Northeast |
Water levels falling. May have to walk through some riffles. Clarity excellent. For more information on current water levels, please visit the USGS Current Conditions website at: https://waterdata.usgs.gov/ia/nwis/rt. |
08/06 07:34 |
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Upper Iowa River (above Decorah)
|
Northeast |
Area rivers and streams water levels continue to fall. Water clarity excellent. Expect a hot humid weekend with temperatures in the upper 80's for highs and 60's for lows. Pop-up thunderstorms possible. For current fishing information, call the Decorah Fish Hatchery at 563-382-8324. |
08/06 07:34 |
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Upper Iowa River (above Decorah)
|
Northeast |
Smallmouth Bass - Slow: A small crank bait tossed along a current break or rock ledge may find a hungry bass. |
08/06 07:34 |
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Upper Iowa River (above Decorah)
|
Northeast |
Walleye - Good: Flip a jig with twistertail along a brush pile or deeper pool for some action. |
08/06 07:34 |
|
Upper Iowa River (above Decorah)
|
Northeast |
Water levels are falling with excellent clarity. Water hazards may have moved and sandbars appearing. |
08/06 07:34 |
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Upper Iowa River (below Decorah)
|
Northeast |
Area rivers and streams water levels continue to fall. Water clarity excellent. Expect a hot humid weekend with temperatures in the upper 80's for highs and 60's for lows. Pop-up thunderstorms possible. For current fishing information, call the Decorah Fish Hatchery at 563-382-8324. |
08/06 07:34 |
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Upper Iowa River (below Decorah)
|
Northeast |
Channel Catfish - Good: Anglers using nightcrawlers fished on the bottom towards dark in slower water are catching catfish. |
08/06 07:34 |
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Upper Iowa River (below Decorah)
|
Northeast |
Smallmouth Bass - Fair: Use a jig tipped with brightly colored plastics or a crankbait imitating crawdads for success. Fish current breaks and deeper holes. |
08/06 07:34 |
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Upper Iowa River (below Decorah)
|
Northeast |
Walleye - Good: Find fish in deeper pools or around log jams. Use jig with natural colored plastics for some fun action. |
08/06 07:34 |
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Upper Iowa River (below Decorah)
|
Northeast |
Water levels falling with excellent clarity. Sand and gravel bars appearing. May have to walk in a few places. |
08/06 07:34 |
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Volga Lake
|
Northeast |
Area rivers and streams water levels continue to fall. Water clarity excellent. Expect a hot humid weekend with temperatures in the upper 80's for highs and 60's for lows. Pop-up thunderstorms possible. For current fishing information, call the Decorah Fish Hatchery at 563-382-8324. |
08/06 07:34 |
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Volga Lake
|
Northeast |
Best time to fish is early morning or just before dark. Green algae bloom causing poor water clarity. |
08/06 07:34 |
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Volga Lake
|
Northeast |
Bluegill - Fair: Use a small hook tipped with waxworm or small piece of nightcrawler fished around brush piles and rocky shoreline. |
08/06 07:34 |
|
Volga Lake
|
Northeast |
Channel Catfish - Good: Try a nightcrawler, cheese bait, or chicken livers fished on bottom for best luck. Best catfishing lake around. |
08/06 07:34 |
|
Volga Lake
|
Northeast |
Largemouth Bass - Fair: Use a jig tipped with a ringworm or twister tail. |
08/06 07:34 |
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Wapsi River (Tripoli to Troy Mills)
|
Northeast |
Interior rivers continue to drop and are providing some excellent angling opportunities. Lakes in and around the Cedar Falls/ Waterloo area have been good for largemouth bass. Trout streams are in excellent condition. For further information contact the N.E. District Office at 563-927-3276. |
08/06 08:38 |
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Wapsi River (Tripoli to Troy Mills)
|
Northeast |
There have been reports of channel catfish being caught on the Wapsipinicon River. |
08/06 08:57 |
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Wapsi River (Tripoli to Troy Mills)
|
Northeast |
Channel Catfish - Good: Try fishing above fallen tree snags using stink baits or fresh chicken livers for some great catfish action. |
08/06 08:59 |
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Arrowhead Lake
|
Northwest |
Water temperatures are in the upper 70s in the Black Hawk District. For more information, contact the Black Hawk District office at 712-657-2638. |
08/06 08:42 |
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Arrowhead Lake
|
Northwest |
Bluegill - Fair: Cast a small jig fished under a bobber near submerged structure along shore in 5-10 feet of water. Try small popping plugs on a fly rod on calm evenings. Cast plugs around downed trees along the shoreline. Anglers can also try drifting down the middle of the lake with a 1/16 ounce lead head in search of suspended fish. |
08/06 08:42 |
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Arrowhead Lake
|
Northwest |
Largemouth Bass - Fair: Cast traditional bass lures near submerged woody structure throughout the lake and along weed lines in the southern part of the lake. |
08/06 08:42 |
|
Arrowhead Lake
|
Northwest |
Water clarity is good. |
08/06 08:42 |
|
Beeds Lake
|
Northwest |
For information on the lakes and rivers in north central Iowa contact the Clear Lake Fish and Wildlife office at 641-357-3517. |
08/06 08:09 |
|
Beeds Lake
|
Northwest |
Black Crappie - Good: Drift fish a minnow or small tube jig. |
08/06 08:09 |
|
Beeds Lake
|
Northwest |
Bluegill - Fair: Fish a small piece of crawler under a bobber near the shore. |
08/06 08:09 |
|
Beeds Lake
|
Northwest |
Yellow Bass - Fair: |
08/06 08:09 |
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Black Hawk Lake
|
Northwest |
Largemouth Bass - Fair: Cast traditional bass lures and plastics along shore and near docks . Fish can be caught anywhere around the lake but some of the best areas include Ice House point shoreline, inlet bay and bridge area, near the outlet, and along Gunshot Hill. |
08/06 08:42 |
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Black Hawk Lake
|
Northwest |
Surface water temps are around 78 degrees. Water level is a few inches below crest. |
08/06 08:42 |