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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 20, 2021

Page

19

Mystery on the Wapsipinicon Solved by Smallmouth Bass

A fishing mystery on the Wapsipinicon River near a rocky bank is solved as smallmouth bass spawning activity. The narrator observes thrashing fish from June 6 to 14 and confirms several catches of smallmouth bass, tying the activity to spawning behavior and debunking other species theories.

Wapsipinicon Department of Natural Resources Iowa Maquoketa Vance Gordon Marion Mississippi Orlan Love Mike Jacobs Monticello Delhi Jacobs Wapsipinicon River

Iowa Fishing Report Highlights Warm Water Bass and Catfish Good

The weekly Iowa fishing report notes low water above Nashua and Decorah with hazards. Channel catfish good with various baits. smallmouth bass excellent from Nashua to La Porte City. trout streams good with hatchery grounds open. Reports cover bluegill fair to good, pike good, flathead catfish good, and sturgeon fair with crawlers. Call local hatcheries for details.

Nashua la Porte City Iowa Chuck Gipp Decorah Fish Hatchery Decorah Manchester

Catch and release bass fishing study urges careful practice

A Carleton University study summarized in Fisheries Magazine notes catch and release can harm bass if not done properly. It cites 28 percent mortality near weigh-ins and recommends rest periods, proper livewell conditions, and minimizing air exposure. The report urges anglers to protect bass offspring by careful handling and habitat respect.

Tournament Organiz Carleton University Ontario Fisheries Magazine The American Fisheries

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