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Record Carp and Northern Named in State Fish List
The State Conservation Commission accepted the first carp of the season and the second-place northern on the year’s fish records. Norma Dea of Davenport caught the 27 pounds 4 ounces carp from the Wapsipinicon River in Scott County on May 2, measuring 34.5 inches. Thomas Schlinger of Fort Dodge took a 15-pound northern from North Twin Lake on May 21, 37 inches long, ranking high in all-time listings. Artificial lakes show the best angling. natural lakes see slower walleye and northern starts, with bullheading and panfishing active nearby.
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State Conservation Commission
Wapsipinicon
Scott
Norma Dea
Davenport
North Twin Lake
Thomas Schlenger
Fort Dodge