Northeast Iowa fishing report covers many waters and species
Walleye and smallmouth bass bite on crankbaits and jigs tipped with night crawlers or minnows. Channel catfish strong with stink bait and liver in deep pools. crappie near Lake Delhi Dam with minnows under a bobber. Upper Iowa and Wapsipinicon rivers offer good to excellent smallmouth, walleye and catfish, plus pike in Bremer County. Lake Macbride and surrounding lakes report bass, white bass, bluegill and trout activity. conditions favorable across many waterways. For northeast Iowa details, contact Manchester regional office at (563) 927-3276.
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Maquoketa River
Delaware
Jones
Lake Delhi Dam
Iowa River
Winneshiek
Allamakee
Wapsipinicon River
Buchanan
Wapsipinicon
Bremer County
Casey Lake
Tama
Lake Delhi
Iowa
Manchester
Lake Darling
Washington
Belva
Keokuk
Kent Park Lake
Johnson
Sonny
Skunk
Louisa
Call
River rock becomes ideal bass pier for big smallmouth
An angler chronicles a Tuesday catch on the Wapsipinicon River. A submerged bulldozed rock reemerges as a fishing platform after flood sand shifts. A Rapala Xtreme Action Slashbait triggers a strong strike, yielding a brown mass of a big fish.
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Thad
Orlan
Gazcomm.com
Wapsipinicon River
Flood losses total nearly 12 million across state areas
DNR estimates show flood related losses of 12 million affecting wildlife, fishing and parks in Iowa. Costs include 4 million to restore levees and structures, 1 million in lost farm land revenue, 1.76 million in fisheries damage, plus 4.8 million for parks and utilities. Damages delayed projects and revenue drops extend across May through July.
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Fisheries Bureau
Big Spring
Manchester
DNR
Herring
Biologists find 16 Higgins eye mussels in river
Biologists report 16 Higgins eye pearly mussels found Wednesday in the Wapsipinicon River near Central City as part of an experimental propagation effort. The multiagency task force inoculates smallmouth bass with mussel larvae and releases them to establish self sustaining populations away from the Mississippi.
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Wapsipinicon River
Orlan
Gazette
Central City
Scott Gritters
Iowa
Gritters
Mississippi River
Higgins
Nonstop summer smallmouth fishing at Kansas lakes
Kansas angler Jason Hess proves smallmouth bass can thrive in shallow water at Wilson Lake and Milford Lake. In 94 degree heat he hooks and releases a 2.5 pound bass in three feet of water, noting rock and weed edges sustain mid day action. Hess recalls the 6.68 pound state record caught near Milford Dam in August 2004.
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Kansas City
Wilson
Kan
Jason Hess
Wilson Lake
Hess
Kansas
Milford Lake
Limited panfish daily limits proposed in Iowa rule
Iowa proposes daily limits of 25 crappies and 25 bluegills on public waters. The Natural Resource Commission approved a notice of intended action by 5 to 2 vote, dropping an overall possession limit. Hearings will be held in Atlantic Cedar Falls Spirit Lake and Des Moines before fall vote.
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Natural Resource Commission
Iowa
Mississippi River
Atlantic
Cedar Falls
Spirit Lake
Des Moinés
Benton County Archers 3-D Fall Shoot at Hannen Lake Park
The Benton County Archers host their annual 40 yard 3-D Fall Shoot Sunday at the outdoor range west of Blairstown. Registration runs 7 a.m. to 1 30 p.m. Fees are 12 dollars for adults 8 for youths and 28 dollars for families.
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Benton County
Hannen Lake Park
Blairstown
Labor Day weekend campsites in Iowa nearly all reserved
Iowa state parks report near full reservations for electric campsites over Labor Day weekend. Expect early arrival to claim first come sites as the busiest parks fill quickly. Walnut Woods and George Wyth campgrounds closed for flood repairs. Lake Macbride campground renovation may finish in time but is currently closed. Call (319) 624-2200 for updates.
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Iowa
Des Moines
Walnut Woods
George Wyth State Park
Lake Macbride
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Forever Outdoors
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