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 ›
Outdoors
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 ›
Iowa license plates can support natural resources
News Release Iowans can put their support for conservation on cruise control by purchasing a natural resources license plate when it’s time to renew their vehicle registration. The sale of Iowa’s natural resources license plates provides financial support for the… Read More ›
Memorial Day weekend campsites available soon for reservation
News Release For people interested in camping during Memorial Day weekend, the three-month window to reserve a campsite at an Iowa state park opens Sunday, Feb. 24. Memorial Day weekend begins Friday, May 24 through Monday, May 27. Campsite reservations… Read More ›
Petition seeks setting quality standards regarding nutrient levels in public lakes
DES MOINES – A petition by the Iowa Environmental Council and the Environmental Law and Policy Center to have the state adopt numeric water quality standards for certain public recreational lakes appears to be headed for denial. A draft document… Read More ›
