Iowa fisherman John Foster caught a four-plus pound crappie on Sept. 23 that easily outweighed the state record. Soon after Iowa officials announced the record, however, they realized that it ...

The Midwest falls right in the middle of the most scenic and productive fishing spots for any state in the US. The state has plenty of lakes, rivers and reservoirs in which anglers of all skill levels ...

Crappie fishing has been good in the tailwater ponds with jigs and minnows. Below Scott Street Dam (Polk): Anglers are catching 8 to 12-inch white bass on twisters.

Learn how to catch more crappies during the dog days of summer. Discover the best small lake spots—docks, timber, deep basins, vegetation—and proven lures ...

Normally, a valid fishing license is required for anyone aged 16 or older to fish in Iowa’s waters.

Des Moines — Largemouth bass are biting at Iowa Lake, according to the Iowa Department of Natural Resources. The DNR offers the following tips for area fishing spots. Black Crappie - Fair: Look ...

Iowa sold 24 percent more fishing licenses in 2020, boosting state revenue and reversing what had been a downward trend in the pastime over the last decade. Fishing enthusiasts say they hope ...

Meet at Shelter #2. ===== 5 top Central Iowa ice fishing destinations Big Creek, Polk City: Perhaps the most popular spot in the area with plenty of space for a crowd.

Fishing will pick up again as water clears. Lake Delhi (Delaware): Crappie fishing is good along the rocks using jigs tipped with a minnow. White bass are also hitting minnows fished along structure.

Spirit Lake (Dickinson): Bullheads are good fishing on the bottom with a night crawler rig. Fishing for black crappie is spotty at the North Grade. Success depends on weather and time of day ...

Crappie — No Report: Walleye — Slow: A few walleye are being caught while fishing for smallmouth. Upper Iowa River (above Decorah): Flows are still high and clarity has improved.