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A Jewel River Angling Quest on Maquoketa Below Lake Delhi
After months of heavy rains, anglers Mike Jacobs and I found a perfect window on the Maquoketa below Lake Delhi dam. The 4.3-foot, 200 cfs flow offered clear water, shallow pockets, and calm conditions for six hours of sight fishing for smallmouth bass with simple gear. Eagles, kingfishers, and songbirds framed a tranquil, nature-filled outing that underscored fishing as a communion with the landscape rather than sheer sport.
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Elhi
Iowa
Mike Jacobs
Lake Delhi Dam
Manchester
Maquoketa
Wapsie
Henry David Thoreau
Orlan Love
Monticello
Maquoketa River