Mississippi River Pool 16 While still growing to size, its a good place to take kids fishing. Water levels are at or soon to hit the low action flood stage over the coming week in many locations. Walleye/sauger combined daily limit 6/possession 12. Storm Lake (incl Little Storm Lake) Lake Petocka WebFor information on lakes in south central Iowa call the Rathbun Fish Hatchery at 641-647-2406. You need a valid fishing license and pay the trout fee to fish for or possess trout. Diamond Lake has a good variety of fish. Catch catfish of all sizes. Bass anglers will find about 25 percent of the bass they catch will be at least 15 inches long. Dam removal has started at Central City. RainbowTrout Good: Trout were stocked recently. Rainbow Trout Good: Trout were recently stocked. Unfortunately, your content contains terms that we do not allow. River stage is forecast to reach 14.7 feet by next Wednesday. At Fort Gibson Lake, Anglers have had success catching brown trout on Spring Branch Creek. Clear Lake has a protected slot on walleye. January 15, 2013 in Central Bass Fishing. Channel Catfish Fair: Try cut baiton the bottom near the rocky shorelines. Web1. Channel Catfish No Report: Ice-out catfish are usually caught on the wind-blown shorelines using dead shad or chubs. Temperatures drop dramatically over the weekend from the upper 70s Friday to mid-40s for highs Sunday and breezy. Walleye Fair. Gates are all out of the water at the dam. WebContact the Rathbun Fish Hatchery at 641-647-2406 with questions regarding fishing in south central Iowa. White Bass - Fair: Troll or cast shad imitating spoons, crankbaits and plastics. Rainbow Trout Good: Trout will be stocked Saturday, April 15 at noon. Tailwater stage is 12.97 feet at Lock and Dam 16 in Muscatine and is rising. Work some soft plastics slow along the rock and brush piles and you should be able to find a few. SaugerSlow: Look for saugers below the Lock and Dam or in Sylvan Slough. Sunday will see temperatures around 40 degrees for highs. Flathead Catfish Fair: Some flatheads are being caught on live bluegill or shiners. New Albin Army Road is closed due to water over the road. Rainbow Trout Good: Trout were recently stocked. WebLake Miami has good opportunities for bass, bluegills, crappies and channel catfish. Green Valley Lake Water clarity is about 5-6 feet. Better fish are taken on a three-way crankbait rig. White bass and hybrid striped bass fishing is tough to beat - perfect The lake features six campgrounds, lodging, rental boats, several public boat ramps, a marina, and several stores. Rathbun Lake . The lake is a hot spot for fishing because it has the largest warm-water fish hatchery. You can fish from shore or boat Sorting may be needed. Display as a link instead, Rainbow Trout Good: Plenty of places for trout to hide in this lake. Try jigs or minnows in 5-15 feet of water. This cooler weather may slow the bite for many fish species. Yellow Perch No Report: Lots of smaller yellow perch are in the system; this is a good indicator for yellow perch fishing this upcoming year. Bluegill No Report: As usual, this years ice fishing catch was all over the board, but in general the catch of bluegills this winter was good. Walleye Good: Cast jigs and ringworm plastics tipped with a minnow. Channel Catfish - No Report: Ice out catfish are usually caught on the windblown shorelines using dead shad or chubs. Largemouth Bass Fair: Bass have turned a little timid. Learn More, 04/06/2023 Volga Lake The Corps campgrounds are still closed. Water temperature is in the low 50s. Reports of anglers catching walleye and smallmouth bass on the Maquoketa River this past week. Try small jigs, changing your retrieval speed until you find one the fish like. The current lake level is 906.79 feet. Try cut bait for channel catfish. No fishing report. Bluegill Good: Use tube jigs, plastics, or other small jigs. Some boat ramps may be under water due to high river conditions. WebRathbun Lake Information Center. Some boat ramps may be under water due to high water conditions. White Crappie Fair: Use bright jigs or minnows in brush piles or rock banks near spawning coves. Mostly just a few small bass being caught. For current conditions, call the Spirit Lake District Office at 712-336-1840. Maquoketa River (above Monticello) Black crappie will start to move up into the pontoon arm of the lake as water temperatures warm. Fishing, of course, is always popular, and anglers of all ages will enjoy relaxing in a boat as they reel in fish of various species. Boat ramp courtesy docks are in at all ramps. Channel Catfish Fair: Try a dead chub, dips or stink baits fished near bottom near current breaks. Ice conditions are ok in some areas; access can be hard to find. Some boat ramps may be under water due to high water conditions. 2. The dock is in at the main ramp. Water temperature is in the mid 40s. Bluegill Fair: Anglers are catching some bluegills when they are using small jigs or worm and bobber for trout. Lake Miami It is a nice safe place to fish with kids on warmer days. Water clarity is stained. Paddlefish No Report: Paddlefish season is open through April 15th. You also find the walleye by timber in the lake. ins.style.minWidth = container.attributes.ezaw.value + 'px'; No more than one walleye longer than 22 inches may be taken per day. Lost IslandLake KIMBERLING CITY, Mo. Discovery Park Pond Learn More, 04/06/2023 Mississippi River Pool 11 Heres a Fish Consumption Fact Sheet from the Iowa DNR and the Iowa Dept. Water levels are steady with good to excellent clarity. Crappie fishing in the backwaters has been slow. Areas around Bridgeview are productive this time of year. Big Hollow Lake Support conservation in Iowa by buying a natural resource plate for your vehicle. The current lake level is 904.81 msl; recreation pool is 904 msl. Water temperatures have warmed quickly over the last week and are now around 60 degrees in most area lakes. They can provide good early season fishing action. Work the cedar trees and brush piles near shore and you should be able to find them. Northern Pike Fair. Sauger No Report: Small walleye and small sauger are being reported with an occasional keeper reported. Rainbow Trout Good: Cast and retrieve small and flashy jigs or lures. See what fish are biting now in Lewiston and find out where to catch them. Adjust the retrieval speed of your lure until you find what the trout are interested in. Lake Belva Deer A large portion of the lake is still covered with a thin layer of brash ice. Walleye abundance is increasing and fry survival in 2020 was good. This primarily includes crappie, channel catfish, walleye and large mouth bass. Ottumwa Park Pond South (Trout Pond) Big Creek Lake Shorthead redhorse Excellent: Redhorse are running; they are fun to catch. Shorthead redhorse Excellent: Redhorse are running up the tributary rivers like the Maquoketa; will make some fun action on a egg sinker worm rig. | Site Maps, About Us, Advertising, Terms & Contact Us |, Site Maps, About Us, Advertising, Terms & Contact Us. Please edit your content to remove the highlighted words below. Walleye Good: Try a jig tipped with a plastic tail bounced off the bottom. WebRathbun Lake is a reservoir located just 6.4 miles from Centerville, in Appanoose County, in the state of Iowa, United States, near Darbyville, IA. Most facilities should be opening next week. Anglers are picking up fish in Town Bay, along shore near Ice House Point, and in the fish house. Black Crappie No Report: Look for crappie to start gathering around structure as the water temperature increases. Walleye Fair. For current conditions, call the Spirit Lake District Office at 712-336-1840. Water levels are at or soon to hit the low action flood stage over the coming week in many locations. Most anglers are using a jig and minnow rig. Most facilities should be opening next week. The state record striped bass was caught from Rathbun Reservoir. Water temperature is in the mid to upper 50s. The water level is rising to 13 feet at Lock and Dam 11 and near 15 feet at the RR bridge. Here is a list of current fish consumption advisories for Iowa lakes and rivers. Walleye Good: Use a hook tipped with a minnow fished in an eddy or off a current break. container.style.maxWidth = container.style.minWidth + 'px'; White Bass - Fair: Troll or cast shad imitating spoons, crankbaits and plastics. Ingham Lake Tailwater stage is forecast to keep rising over the weekend and reach 13.8 feet by Wednesday. Crappie - No Report: Fishing activity is very low due to the ice around the shorelines and the cold temperatures. The bluegills are abundant but small. Bite picked up with warmer weather, but will slow with the upcoming temperature drop. Check us out on Facebook@IowaBassTournaments. The dock is in at main boat ramp. Fish are more active as water temperatures rise to near 50 degrees. As a South Carolina native that went to school at the University of South Carolina, just 45 minutes away from takeoff, Walters has spent a considerable amount of time on Lake Murray. Yellow Perch Fair: Perch are being picked up in the marina with small jigs and minnows. Shell Rock River (Greene to Shell Rock) You need a valid fishing license and pay the trout fee to fish for or possess trout. Anglers commonly fish for Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Walleye, Panfish / Bluegill 25% Off The current lake level is 904.37 msl; recreation pool is 904 msl. The walleye season on the Iowa Great Lakes is closed until May 6th. There are nice facilities here and the park is kept up very well. A few other walleyes and several catfish were caught. Just wondering who all fished Lake Rathbun, Iowa in 2012. Walleye No Report: There is a 15-inch minimum length limit on walleye at Lake Rathbun. Try crankbaits around the same areas. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. Receive the newest fishing hot spots, adventures and tips directly to your inbox. Try floating large shiners on bobber rigs. Bluegill Good: Use tube jigs, plastics, or other small jigs. Black Crappie Fair: Anglers are picking up crappie along Ice House Point shoreline and from the fish house using small jigs. If you plan on keeping fish please only keep two fish per child. Des Moines River (Saylorville to Red Rock) Walleye Slow: Look for walleyes below the Lock and Dam or in Sylvan Slough. Black Crappie Fair: Anglers are catching a few bass; bass are still adjusting to the rapidly warming water and are a little timid. Mississippi River Pool 16 Trout were stocked recently. Rainbow Trout Excellent: The Bellevue kids trout pond is open and relatively vegetation free. Daily Fishing Log For April 10, 2023. Fishing in Lock and Dam tailwaters has slowed some. Upper Iowa River (below Decorah) Mississippi River Pool 15 Bluegill No Report:We received many good reports on bluegills this ice fishing season, but many small fish were reported. Rainbow Trout Good: This pond in Jefferson County Park south of Fairfield has lots of places for the trout to hide. White Crappie Fair: Some crappies are starting to be caught in Sunset Marina. Three Mile Lake Special Fishing Regulations for Barren River Lake Miscellaneous Fishing Tournaments Scheduled for this Waterbody Fishing Forecast North Prairie Lake Tailwater stage is 12.97 feet at Lock and Dam 16 in Muscatine and is rising. The hot-weather walleye bite at Lake Rathbun baffles fisheries biologists. Cedar River (above Nashua) Hes another angler that understands how herring bass act. Little River Watershed Lake Try using a 3-way with just enough weight to keep the weight on the bottom or use a worm harness for nightcrawlers. And for the ultimate thrill try large topwater baits if you see any surface feeding action. Lake Sugema 2000 Rainbow Trout will be stocked here tomorrow, April14. White Bass - Fair: Drift or troll small plastics or live minnows in wind-protected coves off the main lake and Whitebreast Arm. The current lake level is 904.81 msl; recreation pool is 904 msl. All docks are in at the Big Creek boat ramps. Reports of anglers catching walleye and smallmouth bass on the Maquoketa River this past week. The lake is open; no courtesy docks are in place. Water temperature is near 55 degrees. As the water temperature increases, look for bluegill and largemouth bass to get closer to shore. Try a slow retrieved crankbait or jig bounced off the underwater rocks. Twelve Mile Creek Lake Fair. Public access below the dam is not permitted during the project. Try fishing a weighted crawler anywhere with current. Smallmouth Bass Good: Cast jigs and ringworm plastics or cast and retrieve spinnerbaits. (Photo by Don Martin/For the Miner) By Don Martin. Discovery Park Pond Your link has been automatically embedded. Water temperatures are near the 50s. Brook Trout Fair: Use midge caddis fly or mayfly patterns for insects hatching streamside. Freshly stocked fish are waiting to take your bait. Visitors are asked to avoid the campground area due to the continued storm damage cleanup. The water temperature went up pretty quick and theyre just not sure yet. Water temperature is in the mid to upper 50s. Mississippi River Pool 17 The lake level is 683.5 feet. of Public Health for more information. Volga Lake The dock is in at main boat ramp. Pleasant Creek Lake Bite picked up with warmer weather, but will slow with the upcoming temperature drop. All lakes are open or starting to open up. Largemouth Bass Fair: Anglers are starting to catch some bass as the water warms. Most of the lake is still covered with a thin layer of brash ice. Shorthead redhorse Excellent: Redhorse are running up the tributary rivers like the Maquoketa; will make some fun action on a egg sinker worm rig. Walleye Excellent: Anglers are having success fishing from the jetties and wader fishing along the east shore after sunset. Fishing in Lock and Dam tailwaters has slowed some. Rainbow Trout - Good: Trout were stocked recently. Bluegill No Report: As usual, this years ice fishing catch was all over the board, but in general the catch of bluegills this winter was good. Learn More, 04/06/2023 Walleye Good: Use a jig head and minnow along current breaks. Mississippi River Pool 9 Page McDonald of Kingman displays a smallmouth bass caught at Lake Mead. Walleye Fair. Walleye Fair: Try fishing in rock in 10-20 feet of water during the day and shallower rock towards evening. At the upper end, work the flooded stumps by the foot bridge. Do not wear red, white, or blue clothing at this time. Bass, crappie and walleye top the list of favored fish species at Lost Grove Lake, which is a 400-acre reservoir in eastern Iowa, 2 miles east of Park View. The lake will be held 10 to 12 feet down from normal pool until the lake restoration is complete in the winter of 2012- 2013. 5. The inl Try small jigs, spinners, scented baits or live bait. In Pool 20, river stage at Lock and Dam 19 is 4.51 feet. You can fish from shore or boat for large walleye, bass, crappie, catfish, sunfish, and hybrid stripers. Learn More, 04/06/2023 Water levels are steady with good to excellent clarity. See what fish are biting now in Lewiston and find out where to catch them. Thats a real possibility when camping. Water temperature is in the 50s. 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