8 Great Crappie Fishing Spots in Iowa
Sharing is caring! On a crisp spring day in Iowa, there are three perfect ways to spend time outdoors. You could hunt turkeys, you could forage for morels, or you could fish for crappies. Tough choice. Granted, you can take a shot at catching crappies any time of year. Plenty of anglers jig them up…
Fishing Spots in our Curious Communities
Happy National Fishing Day! Whether you are looking to catch bass, walleye, catfish, or more, there are plenty of spots in our Curious Communities where you can cast your luck. Lake Macbride One of the area’s most popular fishing lakes just west of Solon offers a variety of fish populations perfect for beginners to seasoned…
12 Fishing Destinations
The annual fishing forecast from the Iowa DNR lets you in on where to get the best catch. Anyone 16 and older needs an Iowa fishing license; you can buy your license online or from any license retailer. 1. Lake Rathbun, Moravia Lake Rathbun is Iowa’s perennial crappie hot spot. Anglers catch them by the dozens. White…
Fishing Reports
Big Woods Lake Northeast Angling has picked up on the interior rivers as they recede. There have been reports of anglers catching crappie and bluegill on the surrounding Black Hawk County area lakes. Trout streams remain in excellent condition and the stocking is fully underway. For further information contact your local bait shops for the…
Where to Fish
No matter where you live, you’re just a few minutes away from outdoor fun with dozens of easy to get to stocked lakes and ponds in parks and along trails. Find one near you on our Fish Local interactive map. Getting outdoors and fishing is a little different for everyone. Iowa’s many waterways are the…
Fishing Basics: How to Get Started
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