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Big Woods Lake
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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 most recent information. |
05/02 11:14 |
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Big Woods Lake
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Northeast |
Anglers have been catching some crappie on Big Woods Lake as water temperatures increase. |
05/02 11:14 |
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Big Woods Lake
|
Northeast |
Black Crappie - Good: Try casting and retrieving colored 1/32 ounce jigs for some good crappie action. |
05/02 11:14 |
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Big Woods Lake
|
Northeast |
Angling has remained steady on the interior rivers. Both the Cedar and Maquoketa Rivers are currently on the rise. 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 most recent information. |
05/09 07:02 |
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Big Woods Lake
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Northeast |
Anglers have been catching some crappie on Big Woods Lake as water temperatures increase. |
05/09 07:02 |
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Big Woods Lake
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Northeast |
Black Crappie - Good: Try casting and retrieving colored 1/32 ounce jigs for some good crappie action. |
05/09 07:02 |
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Brinker Lake
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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 most recent information. |
05/02 11:14 |
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Brinker Lake
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Northeast |
Anglers have been catching some crappie on Brinker Lake as water temperatures increase. |
05/02 11:14 |
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Brinker Lake
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Northeast |
Black Crappie - Good: Try casting and retrieving colored 1/32 ounce jigs for some good crappie action. |
05/02 11:14 |
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Brinker Lake
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Northeast |
Angling has remained steady on the interior rivers. Both the Cedar and Maquoketa Rivers are currently on the rise. 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 most recent information. |
05/09 07:02 |
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Brinker Lake
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Northeast |
Anglers have been catching some crappie on Brinker Lake as water temperatures increase. |
05/09 07:02 |
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Brinker Lake
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Northeast |
Black Crappie - Good: Try casting and retrieving colored 1/32 ounce jigs for some good crappie action. |
05/09 07:02 |
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Cedar River (above Nashua)
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Northeast |
Weekend temperatures in the 70's to 40's for lows. Rain possible through the weekend. Turkey season is in full swing until May 12. For fishing information, please call the Chuck Gipp Decorah Fish Hatchery at 563.382.8324. |
05/09 08:57 |
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Cedar River (above Nashua)
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Northeast |
River up about three feet with recent rain and muddy. Use care when boating. |
05/09 08:57 |
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Cedar River (above Nashua)
|
Northeast |
Smallmouth Bass - No Report: |
05/09 08:57 |
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Cedar River (above Nashua)
|
Northeast |
Walleye - No Report: |
05/09 08:57 |
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Cedar River (above Nashua)
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Northeast |
Channel Catfish - Excellent: Find catfish actively feeding in the impoundments away from the main flow. Use a chunk of dead chub on stream bottom for best luck. |
05/09 08:57 |
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Cedar River (Nashua to La Porte City)
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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 most recent information. |
05/02 11:14 |
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Cedar River (Nashua to La Porte City)
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Northeast |
Anglers are catching a few walleye, smallmouth bass, channel catfish, crappie and northern pike on the Cedar River. |
05/02 11:14 |
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Cedar River (Nashua to La Porte City)
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Northeast |
Northern Pike - Fair: Most catches have been from anglers targeting walleye, cast and retrieve lead head jigs tipped with plastics and a minnow. |
05/02 11:14 |
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Cedar River (Nashua to La Porte City)
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Northeast |
Walleye - Fair: Anglers have been doing best casting and retrieving lead head jigs tipped with plastics and a minnow. |
05/02 11:14 |
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Cedar River (Nashua to La Porte City)
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Northeast |
Black Crappie - Fair: Try casting and retrieving colored 1/32 ounce jigs for some good crappie action on the river. |
05/02 11:14 |
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Cedar River (Nashua to La Porte City)
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Northeast |
Smallmouth Bass - Fair: Anglers have been doing best casting and retrieving lead head jigs tipped with plastics and a minnow. |
05/02 11:14 |
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Cedar River (Nashua to La Porte City)
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Northeast |
Channel Catfish - Good: Catfish have been biting well on the river using chubs for bait. |
05/02 11:14 |
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Cedar River (Nashua to La Porte City)
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Northeast |
Angling has remained steady on the interior rivers. Both the Cedar and Maquoketa Rivers are currently on the rise. 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 most recent information. |
05/09 07:02 |
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Cedar River (Nashua to La Porte City)
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Northeast |
Anglers are catching a few walleye, smallmouth bass and channel catfish on the Cedar River. |
05/09 07:02 |
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Cedar River (Nashua to La Porte City)
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Northeast |
Walleye - Fair: Anglers have been doing best casting and retrieving lead head jigs tipped with plastics and a minnow. |
05/09 07:02 |
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Cedar River (Nashua to La Porte City)
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Northeast |
Channel Catfish - Good: Catfish have been biting well on the river using chubs for bait. |
05/09 07:02 |
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Cedar River (Nashua to La Porte City)
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Northeast |
Smallmouth Bass - Good: Anglers have been doing best casting and retrieving lead head jigs tipped with plastics and a minnow. |
05/09 07:02 |
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Decorah District Streams
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Northeast |
Flows on most streams are up with good water clarity. Stream stocking continues even though they are unannounced. The calendar is available on-line at https://www.iowadnr.gov/Fishing/Trout-Fishing. With turkey season in full swing, anglers should avoid wearing red, white, or blue. Turkey hunting ends May 12. |
05/02 10:12 |
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Decorah District Streams
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Northeast |
Brook Trout - Fair: Use midge, caddis fly, or mayfly patterns for insects hatching streamside. |
05/02 10:15 |
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Decorah District Streams
|
Northeast |
Brown Trout - Good: Off color water favors brown trout activity. Fish near or around logs or undercut banks. Spinner or crank baits work well for this. |
05/02 10:15 |
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Decorah District Streams
|
Northeast |
Rainbow Trout - Excellent: Use small spinner baits, hair jigs, or hooks tipped with imitation eggs or worm floated past structure. Freshly stocked fish are waiting to take your bait. |
05/02 10:16 |
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Decorah District Streams
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Northeast |
Weekend temperatures in the 70's to 40's for lows. Rain possible through the weekend. Turkey season is in full swing until May 12. For fishing information, please call the Chuck Gipp Decorah Fish Hatchery at 563.382.8324. |
05/09 08:57 |
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Decorah District Streams
|
Northeast |
Flows on most streams are up with fair water clarity. Stream stocking continues even though they are unannounced. The calendar is available on-line at https://www.iowadnr.gov/Fishing/Trout-Fishing. With turkey season in full swing, anglers should avoid wearing red, white, or blue. Turkey hunting ends May 12. |
05/09 08:57 |
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Decorah District Streams
|
Northeast |
Brook Trout - Fair: Use midge, caddis fly, or mayfly patterns for insects hatching streamside. |
05/09 08:57 |
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Decorah District Streams
|
Northeast |
Brown Trout - Good: Off color water favors brown trout activity. Fish near or around logs or undercut banks. Spinner or crank baits work well for this. |
05/09 08:57 |
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Decorah District Streams
|
Northeast |
Rainbow Trout - Excellent: Use small spinner baits, hair jigs, or hooks tipped with imitation eggs or worm floated past structure. Freshly stocked fish are waiting to take your bait. |
05/09 08:57 |
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George Wyth Lake
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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 most recent information. |
05/02 11:14 |
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George Wyth Lake
|
Northeast |
Anglers have been catching some crappie on George Wyth Lake as water temperatures increase. |
05/02 11:14 |
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George Wyth Lake
|
Northeast |
Black Crappie - Fair: Try casting and retrieving colored 1/32 ounce jigs for some good crappie action. |
05/02 11:14 |
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George Wyth Lake
|
Northeast |
Angling has remained steady on the interior rivers. Both the Cedar and Maquoketa Rivers are currently on the rise. 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 most recent information. |
05/09 07:02 |
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George Wyth Lake
|
Northeast |
Anglers have been catching some crappie on George Wyth Lake as water temperatures increase. |
05/09 07:02 |
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George Wyth Lake
|
Northeast |
Black Crappie - Fair: Try casting and retrieving colored 1/32 ounce jigs for some good crappie action. |
05/09 07:02 |
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Heritage Pond
|
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 most recent information. |
05/02 11:14 |
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Heritage Pond
|
Northeast |
Heritage Pond was stocked with rainbow trout in late April. |
05/02 11:14 |
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Heritage Pond
|
Northeast |
Rainbow Trout - Good: Try casting and retrieving flashy lures or jigs with tinsel for some good trout action. Also try fishing a piece of worm or waxworm under a slip bobber. |
05/02 11:14 |
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Heritage Pond
|
Northeast |
Angling has remained steady on the interior rivers. Both the Cedar and Maquoketa Rivers are currently on the rise. 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 most recent information. |
05/09 07:02 |
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Heritage Pond
|
Northeast |
Heritage Pond was stocked with rainbow trout in late April. |
05/09 07:02 |
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Heritage Pond
|
Northeast |
Rainbow Trout - Fair: Try casting and retrieving flashy lures or jigs with tinsel for some good trout action. Also try fishing a piece of worm or waxworm under a slip bobber. |
05/09 07:02 |
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Lake Delhi
|
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 most recent information. |
05/02 11:14 |
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Lake Delhi
|
Northeast |
There have been reports of anglers catching some black crappie on Lake Delhi. |
05/02 11:14 |
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Lake Delhi
|
Northeast |
Black Crappie - Good: Locate woody structure on the river around Manchester. Try vertical jigging a lead head jig tipped with a colored tube jig for some crappie. |
05/02 11:14 |
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Lake Delhi
|
Northeast |
Angling has remained steady on the interior rivers. Both the Cedar and Maquoketa Rivers are currently on the rise. 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 most recent information. |
05/09 07:02 |
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Lake Delhi
|
Northeast |
There have been reports of anglers catching some black crappie on Lake Delhi. |
05/09 07:02 |
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Lake Delhi
|
Northeast |
Black Crappie - Good: Locate woody structure on the river around Manchester. Try vertical jigging a lead head jig tipped with a colored tube jig for some crappie. |
05/09 07:02 |
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Lake Hendricks
|
Northeast |
Weekend temperatures in the 70's to 40's for lows. Rain possible through the weekend. Turkey season is in full swing until May 12. For fishing information, please call the Chuck Gipp Decorah Fish Hatchery at 563.382.8324. |
05/09 08:57 |
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Lake Hendricks
|
Northeast |
Water temperatures around 60 degrees with about 3 ft. clarity. |
05/09 08:57 |
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Lake Hendricks
|
Northeast |
Bluegill - Fair: Anglers finding gills around woody structure in about 4 ft. water. Try using a small tube jig under a bobber. |
05/09 08:57 |
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Lake Hendricks
|
Northeast |
Black Crappie - Fair: Crappie near woody debris. Use a small jib tipped with a minnow under a bobber for luck. |
05/09 08:57 |
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Lake Hendricks
|
Northeast |
Largemouth Bass - Fair: Use a spinner or crankbait near drop-offs or edge of vegetation near shore. |
05/09 09:16 |
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Lake Meyer
|
Northeast |
Weekend temperatures in the 70's to 40's for lows. Rain possible through the weekend. Turkey season is in full swing until May 12. For fishing information, please call the Chuck Gipp Decorah Fish Hatchery at 563.382.8324. |
05/09 08:57 |
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Lake Meyer
|
Northeast |
Water temperatures 60's and clear. The bite seems to be hit or miss. |
05/09 08:57 |
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Lake Meyer
|
Northeast |
Bluegill - Fair: Shore fishing better in evening when water warms. Use a tube jig with a small piece of worm under a bobber. |
05/09 08:57 |
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Lake Meyer
|
Northeast |
Black Crappie - Fair: Try fishing for crappie in deeper water just off drop-offs or edge of vegetation. |
05/09 08:57 |
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Lake Meyer
|
Northeast |
Largemouth Bass - Slow: Bass moving to warmer water in evening. Use a crankbait with a slow retrieve. |
05/09 08:57 |
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Maquoketa River (above Monticello)
|
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 most recent information. |
05/02 11:14 |
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Maquoketa River (above Monticello)
|
Northeast |
There have been a few reports on the Maquoketa River of walleye and black crappie being caught. Try fishing below the Lake Delhi Dam and the Manchester whitewater park as well for walleye and crappie. |
05/02 11:14 |
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Maquoketa River (above Monticello)
|
Northeast |
Walleye - Fair: Anglers do best when casting and retrieving lead head jigs tipped with plastics and a minnow. |
05/02 11:14 |
|
Maquoketa River (above Monticello)
|
Northeast |
Black Crappie - Fair: Locate woody structure on the river around Manchester. Try vertical jigging a lead head jig tipped with a colored tube jig for some crappie. |
05/02 11:14 |
|
Maquoketa River (above Monticello)
|
Northeast |
Angling has remained steady on the interior rivers. Both the Cedar and Maquoketa Rivers are currently on the rise. 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 most recent information. |
05/09 07:02 |
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Maquoketa River (above Monticello)
|
Northeast |
Black Crappie - Fair: Locate woody structure on the river around Manchester. Try vertical jigging a lead head jig tipped with a colored tube jig for some crappie. |
05/09 07:02 |
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Maquoketa River (above Monticello)
|
Northeast |
There have been a few reports on the Maquoketa River of walleye and black crappie being caught. Try fishing below the Lake Delhi Dam and the Manchester whitewater park as well for walleye and crappie. |
05/09 07:02 |
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Maquoketa River (above Monticello)
|
Northeast |
Walleye - Fair: Anglers do best when casting and retrieving lead head jigs tipped with plastics and a minnow. |
05/09 07:02 |
|
Mississippi River Pool 10
|
Northeast |
Upper Mississippi River levels are predicted to rise with recent rainfall. Water temperature is in the upper 50's to 60's. Water clarity has diminished. Fish along current breaks or areas with little current as the river is rising. |
05/02 10:46 |
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Mississippi River Pool 10
|
Northeast |
Channel Catfish - Good: Catfish anglers have been catching a few channel cats this week on crawlers. |
05/02 10:46 |
|
Mississippi River Pool 10
|
Northeast |
Northern Pike - No Report: |
05/02 10:46 |
|
Mississippi River Pool 10
|
Northeast |
Sauger - Slow: Tailwater fishing has tapered off. Jigs tipped with a minnow or crawlers on three-way rigs along upper side of wing-dams are effective. |
05/02 10:46 |
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Mississippi River Pool 10
|
Northeast |
Walleye - Slow: Tailwater fishing has tapered off. Jigs tipped with a minnow or crawlers on three-way rigs along upper side of wing-dams are effective. |
05/02 10:46 |
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Mississippi River Pool 10
|
Northeast |
Water level at the tailwater at Lynxville is 617.1 feet and is predicted to reach near 619.4 feet. Water temp at Lock & Dam 9 in Lynxville is 60 degrees. |
05/02 10:46 |
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Mississippi River Pool 10
|
Northeast |
Yellow Perch - No Report: |
05/02 10:46 |
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Mississippi River Pool 10
|
Northeast |
Black Crappie - Slow: Fish the flooded timber as the river rises using light tackle and small plastic baits for spring crappie. |
05/02 10:46 |
|
Mississippi River Pool 10
|
Northeast |
Largemouth Bass - Fair: Fish in upper portions of backwaters away from current. |
05/02 10:46 |
|
Mississippi River Pool 10
|
Northeast |
Smallmouth Bass - Excellent: Smallmouth are biting in areas with moderate current. Cast spinners and crankbaits along main channel rock shorelines or at the spillway. |
05/02 10:46 |
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Mississippi River Pool 10
|
Northeast |
Bluegill - Fair: Bluegill will begin staging in the shallows to feed pre spawn as water temps rise near 60.Use light tackle fished close to shore in cover. |
05/02 10:46 |
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Mississippi River Pool 10
|
Northeast |
Freshwater Drum - Good: Fish a piece of crawler off the bottom along main channel and side channel current. |
05/02 11:38 |
|
Mississippi River Pool 10
|
Northeast |
Flathead Catfish - Slow: Look for the flathead fishing to pick up as they prepare for the spawn in the next few weeks. |
05/02 11:55 |
|
Mississippi River Pool 10
|
Northeast |
White Bass - Fair: Throw inline spinners along current breaks for white bass action. |
05/02 12:00 |
|
Mississippi River Pool 11
|
Northeast |
Upper Mississippi River levels are predicted to rise with recent rainfall. Water temperature is in the upper 50's to 60's. Water clarity has diminished. Fish along current breaks or areas with little current as the river is rising. |
05/02 10:46 |
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Mississippi River Pool 11
|
Northeast |
Walleye - Slow: The walleye spawn is coming to an end. Fish the tailwaters or off tips of deeper wing-dams with hair jigs tipped with a minnow. |
05/02 10:46 |
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Mississippi River Pool 11
|
Northeast |
Water level at Guttenberg has risen near 9 feet in the tailwaters and is expected to reach 11.2 feet. Water clarity is diminished and temperature is 55 degrees. Tailwater fishing at the Lock & Dam has been a challenge with wind and more turbulence this week. |
05/02 10:46 |
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Mississippi River Pool 11
|
Northeast |
Yellow Perch - Slow: Perch are biting on plastics or live minnows and worms. Fish from shore at the Guttenberg boat ramp. |
05/02 10:46 |
|
Mississippi River Pool 11
|
Northeast |
Black Crappie - Slow: Fish the flooded timber as the river rises using light tackle and small plastic baits for spring crappie. |
05/02 10:46 |
|
Mississippi River Pool 11
|
Northeast |
Channel Catfish - Good: Catfish anglers have been catching a few channel cats this week on crawlers. |
05/02 10:46 |
|
Mississippi River Pool 11
|
Northeast |
Largemouth Bass - Fair: Fish in upper portions of backwaters away from current. |
05/02 10:46 |
|
Mississippi River Pool 11
|
Northeast |
Northern Pike - No Report: |
05/02 10:46 |
|
Mississippi River Pool 11
|
Northeast |
Sauger - Slow: |
05/02 10:46 |
|
Mississippi River Pool 11
|
Northeast |
Smallmouth Bass - Excellent: Smallmouth are biting in areas with moderate current. Cast spinners and crankbaits along main channel rock shorelines. |
05/02 10:46 |
|
Mississippi River Pool 11
|
Northeast |
Bluegill - Fair: Bluegill will begin staging in the shallows to feed pre spawn as water temps rise near 60.Use light tackle fished close to shore in cover. |
05/02 10:46 |
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Mississippi River Pool 11
|
Northeast |
Freshwater Drum - Good: Fish a piece of crawler off the bottom along main channel and side channel current. |
05/02 11:40 |