NEWS RELEASE CHARLES CITY—DNR specialists investigated a fish kill on a tributary of Flood Creek about four miles west of Charles City Wednesday. On-site field tests did not show elevated ammonia levels and live fish were seen along the affected… Read More ›
Outdoors
Iowa pheasant population survey begins Aug. 1
IOWA DNR News Release The extent of impact that a cold and snowy late winter and heavy rains and flooding in April and May had on pheasant nesting success will likely be seen when the Iowa Department of Natural Resources… Read More ›
FISHING REPORT: Try a jig and a leech on Clear Lake for walleye
Compiled by the Iowa DNR Clear Lake The water temperature is in the upper 70’s. Walleye – Fair: Anglers are having success slip bobber fishing the rock reefs with a jig and leech and fishing under docks with a minnow…. Read More ›
FISHING REPORT: Catfish action picking up on Cedar River
Iowa DNR Cedar River (above Nashua) Water levels are falling, but current remains high. Water clarity is improving. Water temperatures are in the upper 60’s. Use caution when boating in higher flows. Channel Catfish – Good: Catfish action is picking… Read More ›
FISHING REPORT: Use chubs on the bottom of the Cedar River north of Nashua for catfish
CHARLES CITY — Water levels in the Cedar River above Nashua are stabilizing, but remain elevated with high flows, according to the Iowa DNR. Water clarity is poor and water temperatures are in the mid-50’s. Use caution when boating in… Read More ›
FISHING REPORT: Clear Lake walleye liking minnows and leeches
CLEAR LAKE, Iowa – The water temperature of Clear Lake is in the low 60’s, according to the Iowa DNR. Walleye – Fair: Anglers are having success slip bobber fishing the rock reefs with jigs and a minnow or leech. With… Read More ›
Humbling and exhilarating, Iowa’s springtime turkey hunting seasons begin April 5
IOWA DNR NEWS RELEASE Enjoy those easy-to-see large flocks of turkeys feeding in the fields while you can. In the next few weeks, the winter flocks will break up, and where you saw them last weekend is not where they’ll… Read More ›
Make your camping reservation for Fourth of July
Iowa DNR news release Thursday, April 4 marks the first day to reserve a campsite for Fourth of July. Consider camping at an Iowa state park to enjoy the outdoors during the summer holiday! For those planning in advance, 75… Read More ›
Fishing Report: Ice-out channel catfish are biting
Iowa DNR news release Channel catfish move close to shore and are eager to bite in many lakes and the large reservoirs across Iowa just after the ice is gone. The bite starts sooner in the southern Iowa impoundment since… Read More ›
FISHING REPORT: Lots of small yellow perch being caught on Clear Lake
By the Iowa DNR Clear Lake The lake is covered with several inches of snow. Local anglers have plowed a few paths on the lake for access. Please be courteous and don’t park in the middle of the path blocking… Read More ›
