04/06/2023 Check us out on Facebook@IowaBassTournaments. Largemouth Bass Fair: Find bass near shore in the evenings as shallower water warms. Rainbow Trout Good: Trout will be stocked Saturday, April 15 at noon. Pit toilets are available; the modern bathroom and fish cleaning station Here is a list of current fish consumption advisories for Iowa lakes and rivers. For current conditions, call the Spirit Lake District Office at 712-336-1840. What is going on at the damn / spillway? The walleye season on the Iowa Great Lakes is closed until May 6th. Mississippi River Pool 11 Flathead Catfish Fair: Some flatheads are being caught on live bluegill or shiners. Channel Catfish Fair: Try a crawler in the current seams as water temperatures rise this week. Channel Catfish No Report: Try cut bait on wind-blown shorelines. Fish are biting, but its harder to find them with high water conditions. Yellow Perch Good: Use small jigs tipped with a minnow. This cooler weather may slow the bite for many fish species. Report by Steve Wilson Bassfactory Instructional Fishing Trips. Still good numbers of rainbows left from the stocking earlier this spring. Try small jigs, spinners, scented baits or live bait. Paddlefish No Report: Paddlefish season is open through April 15th. Black Crappie Good: Try small jigs tipped with a minnow or tube jig and bobber. WebTournament anglers reported very good weigh-ins during 2020, and similar success should continue during 2021. They can provide good early season fishing action. Black Crappie Slow: Use a minnow fished in a backwater or near current breaks. Rathbun Lake in south-central Iowa is a great fishing destination with more than 150 miles of shore, 11,000 acres of water, and a plentiful supply of fish. WebDuring this time of year on Rathbun Lake, fish can be found in Spring (Pre-Spawn) patterns. Channel Catfish - No Report: Ice-out catfish are usually caught on the wind-blown shorelines using dead shad or chubs. Fishing in Lock and Dam tailwaters has slowed some. Tailwater stages have been on the rise this. Channel Catfish Fair: Try a crawler in the current seams as water temperatures rise this week. Walleye Fair: Use jigs fished along the dam in the evenings to catch all size of walleyes. My 9 year old son more (and co-host) caught this TROPHY walleye! For information on lakes in the Southwest District call the Cold Springs office at 712-769-2587. The inl lo.observe(document.getElementById(slotId + '-asloaded'), { attributes: true });Striped bass are rare in IA. Mississippi River Pool 19 Anglers have had success catching brown trout on Spring Branch Creek. Walleye No Report: Small walleye and an occasional keeper are being reported. There are nice facilities here and the park is kept up very well. This trip was filmed for the TV show Structure Fishing. Things you should know about tournament fishing from Rathbun Lake, near Centerville, Iowa. The bite is picking up, but fish are scattered with high water. Water temperatures are near the 50s. Wapsipinicon River (Troy Mills to Oxford Junction) Smallmouth Bass No Report: Cast jigs and ringworm plastics or cast and retrieve spinnerbaits. Channel Catfish No Report: Try cut bait on wind-blown shorelines. Boater Clint Williams of Fayetteville, Arkansas, caught a five-bass limit weighing 18 pounds, 6 ounces, Saturday to win the MLF Phoenix Bass Prairie Park Fishery Brushy Creek Lake Viking Lake State Park is in the southwestern corner of Iowa, known for stunning wildflowers and wildlife, such as muskrats, turkeys, eagles and white-tailed deer. Lake Murray is a herring lake located in the heart of South Carolina, and with the warm spring wer having, this one should set up to be an absolute slugfest. WalleyeFair: Walleye are spawning. Fish are biting everywhere. Water levels are dropping to 6.0 feet. Try fishing the sunny bays that are a little warmer and you should be able to catch enough to keep it interesting. Those who plan to venture out to the lakes and rivers this weekend will have to deal with various forms of precipitation and declining temperatures. Levels are approaching action flood stage. Prairie Rose will offer excellent fishing in 2023. Subscribe and save by Joining Sportsman's Warehouse newsletter. Wade, or cast from a boat or shore to catch the Reports of anglers catching walleye and smallmouth bass on the Maquoketa River this past week. The lake is ice-free. Tailwater stage is 13.78 feet at Lock and Dam 15 in the Quad Cities and is rising. Largemouth Bass Fair: Anglers are starting to catch some bass as the water warms. Try small jigs, spinners, scented baits or live bait. 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Channel Catfish No Report: Ice-out catfish are usually caught on the wind-blown shorelines using dead shad or chubs. Belmond-Klemme Girls Soccer at Garner-Hayfield-Ventura 5:30 PM GHV Video Stream, Thursday, May 4th Lake Rathbun, Moravia Lake Rathbun is Iowa's perennial crappie hot spot. This cooler weather may slow the bite for many fish species. If you have questions on fishing Pools 16-19, contact the Fairport Fish Hatchery at 563-263-5062. Most anglers are using jigs and minnow rigs or three-way-weights with a crankbait. Mississippi River Pool 14 Nor may it be copied, published, rewritten, or redistributed. Largemouth Bass - Slow: Catch largemouth Bass of all sizes with finesse plastics fished along Walleye Good: Try a jig tipped with a plastic tail bounced off the bottom. Mississippi River Pool 12 Try vertical jigging with minnows or trolling three-way rigs with minnows. Web32 spots. Brushy Creek Lake Brook Trout Fair: Use midge caddis fly or mayfly patterns for insects hatching streamside. Pleasant Creek Lake Boat Ramp The crappies are also abundant. Tailwater stages have been on the rise this. For more information, contact the Manchester Hatchery at 563-927-3276. Channel Catfish Fair: Try a dead chub, dips or stink baits fished near bottom near current breaks. WHITE BASS . Walleye Fair: Catch walleyes in the evenings, during and after sunset, near rocky shorelines. For more information, contact the Black Hawk District office at 712-657-2638. Interior rivers have fallen and are producing catches of walleye and smallmouth bass. Water level is 11.4 feet at Lansing and is expected to reach 14 feet this week. Water temperature is in the mid-50s. The Visitors are asked to avoid the campground area due to the continued storm damage cleanup. Black Crappie Fair: Try fishing over brush in 5-15 feet of water. Black Crappie Good: Best bite is in the morning. For current fishing information, please call the Chuck Gipp Decorah Fish Hatchery at 563-382-8324. Iowa's largest lake features Walleye, catfish and Crappie. window.ezoSTPixelAdd(slotId, 'adsensetype', 1); There will be some tagged trout for prizes offered by the City of Johnston. Smallmouth Bass Good: Cast jigs and ringworm plastics or cast and retrieve spinnerbaits. Try fishing a weighted crawler anywhere with current. Trout streams are in excellent condition;stocking seasonkicked off on April 3rd. Just wondering who all fished Lake Rathbun, Iowa in 2012. Black Crappie No Report: Look for crappie to start gathering around structure as the water temperature increases. WebRathbun Lake provides a variety of fishing opportunities for any angler. The shoreline meanders in and our of coves for about 8 miles. Check the paddlefish regulations (page 11 of theIowa Fishing Regulations) before you go out snagging. Check Iowa fishing reports for current striper information. Work some soft plastics slow along the rock and brush piles and you should be able to find a few. Upper Iowa River (below Decorah) Better fish are taken on a three-way crankbait rig. Walleye Good: Use a hook tipped with a minnow fished in an eddy or off a current break. Sauger No Report: Still receiving some nice reports on catching walleye and sauger. Cast and slowly retrieve jigs tipped with twister tails, swimbaits or live bait. The walleye season is closed. Water temperature is around 48 degrees; the water is stained. Anglers have been catching channel catfish on nightcrawlers. You need a valid fishing license and pay the trout fee to fish for or possess trout. You can post now and register later. Rainbow Trout Good. Yellow Perch Good: Use small jigs tipped with a minnow. Most facilities should be opening next week. Largemouth Bass Fair: They should get back to feeding once they get use to the quickly rising water temperatures. Red Haw Lake Black Crappie Good. The dock is in at main boat ramp. The water level is 13 feet andrising at Rock Island. Tailwater stage is 12.97 feet at Lock and Dam 16 in Muscatine and is rising. The docks are in. Check the paddlefish regulations (page 11 of theIowa Fishing Regulations) before you go out snagging. This was effective January 1st. 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. Water is fairly clear with a little green cast. If you find trees in standing water, you are going to find walleye if the water depth is more than eight feet. You need a valid fishing license and pay the trout fee to fish for or possess trout. Sorting will be required for larger fish. Black Crappie Slow: Use a minnow fished in a backwater or near current breaks. Shell Rock River (Greene to Shell Rock) Three Mile Lake Bottom bounce a jig with twister tails near shore in the current breaks. The lake is open; no courtesy docks are in place. Reports of anglers catching walleye and smallmouth bass. Flathead Catfish Fair: Some flatheads are being caught on live bluegill or shiners. Bite is hit-or-miss. Black Crappie Good: Try minnows fished along cedar tree brush piles to catch crappies of all sizes. He had an uncharacteristic tournament at Lake Seminole that threw a lot of guys off as well, but look for Lester to rebound at in South Carolina. Try small jigs, spinners, scented baits or live bait. Mostly just a few small bass being caught. 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. Water temperatures are near the 50s. Trolling is also an excellent way to fish for stripers. Rathbun Reservoir Channel Catfish - Fair: Try using dead chubs, stinkbait or cut bait. The Toolsboro ramp is closed due to high water. All walleyes measuring less than 15 inches must be immediately released unharmed. Lake Macbride See what fish are biting now in Lewiston and find out where to catch them. Fishing in Lock and Dam tailwaters has slowed some. Expect the bite to pick up post-spawn. Yellow Bass Fair: Most fish are 5- to 7-inches. Channel Catfish Fair: Try a crawler in the current seams as water temperatures rise this week. Fishing for yellow bass near The Island at Clear Lake is an early spring tradition in north-central Iowa. Don't forget Lake Rathbun contains zebra mussels so make sure to clean, drain, and dry equipment before transporting to another water body.Report courtesy of Iowa Department of Natural Resources, Details: 3 lb. Upper Iowa River (below Decorah) Report courtesy of Iowa Department of Natural Resources, The current lake level is 910.77 feet. Spirit Lake Contact your local bait shop for the most recent angling opportunities. Lake Rathbun has zebra mussels so make sure to properly drain, clean and dry equipment before transporting to another waterbody. Crappie - No Report: Fishing activity is very low due to the ice around the shorelines and the cold temperatures. Pike are spawning. All things considered, Lesters strong suit is shallow fishing, and his last two finishes have been Top 10s, so he has some good momentum rolling into Murray. Green Valley Lake Docks are in at the beach and dam boat ramps. Stockingcatchable rainbow troutcontinues. Sorting may be needed. Shorthead redhorse Excellent: Redhorse are running; they are fun to catch. The inlet bridge area has also been productive. Lake level is 2.5 inches above crest. Boat ramp courtesy docks are in. Privacy Statement. Pasted as rich text. Flood stage is 15 feet. There is open water in the main lake and around Bridgeview. Jefferson Co. Park New Pond Water temperatures are in the low 40s, but will warm up fast this week with the warmer weather. Temperatures drop dramatically over the weekend from the upper 70s Friday to mid-40s for highs Sunday and breezy. Display as a link instead, Trout were stocked recently. Water clarity is improving to a little over 3 feet. Information / Records Requests Try jigs or minnows in 5-15 feet of water. Yellow Perch Good: Angles are catching perch from the jetties. Viking Lake Flathead Catfish Fair: Some flatheads are being caught on live bluegill or shiners. The lake features six campgrounds, lodging, rental boats, several public boat ramps, a marina, and several stores. The Viking Lake water level is close to full and will offer good fishing opportunities in 2023. No more than one walleye longer than 22 inches may be taken per day. Overall, the fish population looks good at Anita for 2023. White Crappie Fair: Use bright jigs or minnows in brush piles or rock banks near spawning coves. Hawthorn Lake Most courtesy docks are not yet in place. Water level is near 622 feet at Lynxville and is expected to reach 624 feet this week. Most of the lake is still covered with a thin layer of brash ice. LakeAnita Read Lewiston fishing reports from April 2023. Support conservation in Iowa by buying a natural resource plate for your vehicle. Walleye No Report: Walleye spawning season has started; high water and winds have hampered any attempts to angle for them. Elusive 12-inch jumbo yellow perch await. Freshwater Drum Good: Drum are actively feeding. They have found their hiding spots and have settled down. The current lake level is 904.81 msl; recreation pool is 904 msl. The fish cleaning station should be open later in the month. River stages are forecast to rise over the weekend. For information on central Iowa lakes and rivers contact Ben Dodd at 641-891-3795 or Andy Otting at 515-204-5885. Levels are approaching action flood stage. The Lake level is 2.5 inches above crest. Channel Catfish Good: Catch channel catfish out of the main current or in the mouths of feeder creeks using dead shad. SaugerSlow: Look for saugers below the Lock and Dam or in Sylvan Slough. Sand Lake Ada Hayden Heritage Park Lake Contact at Bassfactory52@gmail.com. Choppy conditions due to winds. The walleye season is closed. Walleye Excellent: Anglers are having success fishing from the jetties and wader fishing along the east shore after sunset. If you have questions on fishing Pools 16-19, contact the Fairport Fish Hatchery at 563-263-5062. Water levels are steady with good to excellent clarity. The walleye season on the Iowa Great Lakes is closed until May 6th. WebThings you should know about tournament fishing at Lake Rathbun, Iowa. The river continues to rise from the melting massive ice pack in Minnesota and Wisconsin. Water levels are steady with temperatures nearing the 50s. Don't forget Lake Rathbun contains zebra mussels so make sure to clean, drain, and dry equipment before transporting to another water body. White Crappie Fair: Use bright jigs or minnows in brush piles or rock banks near spawning coves. Coralville Reservoir Courtesy docks have been installed at the Dedication Point boat ramp, Honey Creek State Park and Bridgeview. Rainbow trout will be stocked this coming weekend on April 15th. Bluegill Fair. Bottom bounce a jig with twister tails in the Lock and Dam tailwaters. 2000 Rainbow Trout will be stocked here tomorrow, April14. Walleye Good. All docks are in at the Big Creek boat ramps. ins.dataset.adChannel = cid; The inlet bridge area has also been productive. EUFAULA, Okla. The first day of competition at the Tackle Warehouse Invitationals event on Lake Eufaula was a good one, with 102 pros catching limits, Andrew Nordbye putting a 7-pound, 3-ounce largemouth on the scales for Berkley Big Bass, and 14 pounds going down to 56 th place. The docks are in. A large portion of the lake is still covered with a thin layer of brash ice. Water temperature is in the upper 40s. 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 Fair: Use tube jigs, plastics, or other small jigs. Tailwater stage is 13.90 feet at Lock and Dam 17 and is rising. Smallmouth Bass Good: Cast jigs and ringworm plastics or cast and retrieve spinnerbaits. Turkey River (below Clermont) Bottom bounce a jig with twister tails in the Lock and Dam tailwaters. Cedar River (above Nashua) Stockingcatchable rainbow troutcontinues. Channel Catfish No Report: Try shad sides or cut bait on windy shorelines. Tailwater anglers are catching a few perch. Try jigs along tree piles or weed lines for bass. Work some soft plastics slow along the rock and brush piles and you should be able to find a few. When fishing for stripers concentrate on the deeper waters in the lake. Try jigs and twister tails or in-line spinners. Ottumwa Park Pond South (Trout Pond) Since that time stocking of striped bass has been discontinued. Flood stage is 10 feet. Lake Red Rock is Iowa's largest lake and is just 10 minutes from Pella, known for its Dutch heritage and 15 minutes from Knoxville, Sprintcar Capital of the World. Lake level is 3.3 inches above crest. Gates are all out of the water at the dam. River stage is forecast to reach 14.7 feet by next Wednesday. Turkey River (below Clermont) Courtesy docks are in. Spirit Lake, Dickinson County vandenn/Flickr Clarity was marginal. Try fishing with minnows under a bobber. Water temperature is near 49 degrees. Walleye Fair: Anglers have picked up a few from shore in the evenings; the bite is slow to fair. For information on lakes in south central Iowa call the Rathbun Fish Hatchery at 641-647-2406. Channel Catfish No Report: Try cut bait on wind-blown shorelines. You can fish from shore or boat Pit toilets are available; the modern bathroom and fish cleaning station wont be available until May. The walleye season is closed. Clarity is excellent. Hybrid striped bass abundance continues to increase and fish approaching 9 lbs were sampled in 2020. The walleye season is closed. Largemouth Bass No Report: Target rip-rapped shorelines fishing slowly with jigs and plastics. Lake access is heavily diminished; if you are able to safely get on the ice, much of the ice is still safe for foot traffic. The bite is picking up, but fish are scattered with high water. Walleye No Report: Walleye spawning season has started; high water and winds have hampered any attempts to angle for them. The largemouth bass, bluegill and black crappie populations look very good. Largemouth Bass Fair: A few bass are being caught by anglers looking for trout now that the water is warming up. Rainbow trout will be stocked this coming weekend on April 15th. Rainbow Trout Good: Trout were recently stocked. Walleye No Report: Cast jigs and ringworm plastics tipped with a minnow. Walleye - No Report: There is a 15-inch minimum length limit on walleye at Lake Rathbun effective January 1st. New Albin Army Road is closed due to water over the road. Largemouth Bass Fair: While still below the 15 inch size limit, these fish are more than eager to hit your bait on warmer days. 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. Bass will be in every imaginable stage, from prespawn to postspawn, and everywhere in between. You need a valid fishing license and pay the trout fee to fish for or possess trout. Learn More, 04/06/2023 Fish are biting, but its harder to find them with high water conditions. Black Crappie Slow: A few fish are being caught on jigs tipped with waxies in 4-6 feet of water off the jetties. RainbowTrout Good: Trout were stocked recently. Iowa DNR Customer Service The fishery produces channel catfish, walleye, saugeye, and largemouth bass. Walleye Fair. For current fishing information, please call the Chuck Gipp Decorah Fish Hatchery at 563-382-8324. Water temperatures are in the low 60s. We have not received any fishing report information for this pool this week. Tailwater stage is forecast to keep rising over the weekend and reach 13.8 feet by Wednesday. January 15, 2013 in Central Bass Fishing. Yellow Perch Fair: Perch are being picked up in the marina with small jigs and minnows. Crappie angling in 2020 was excellent, especially in the spring. Rathbun Lake offers anglers and their families a lot to enjoy. Water temperature is in the mid-50s. Bluegill Fair. You need a valid fishing license and pay the trout fee to fish for or possess trout. Walleye Good: Try a jig tipped with a plastic tail bounced off the bottom. Green Valley Lake Weeds and wood provide the cover for largemouth and white bass. These fish will be approximately 14 inches in spring 2022. Rathbun Reservoir Dont get caught out in the open with a smaller boat, it could get choppy fast. Some boat ramps may be under water due to high water conditions. Bluegill Fair: Bluegills are getting close to a keeper-size. You need a valid fishing license and pay the trout fee to fish for or possess trout. Most anglers are using jigs and minnow rigs or three-way-weights with a crankbait. Black Crappie Fair: Catch crappies up to 11-inches with tube jigs fished near cedar tree brush piles. Hes another angler that understands how herring bass act. Try jigs and twister tails or inline spinners. The boat ramp at Clarks Ferry Landing is closed due to high water. Anglers catch them by the dozens. Hope this translates into a good open water season. White Bass - Fair: Troll or cast shad imitating spoons, crankbaits and plastics. This is critical. Whether youre looking to fish from a quiet bank or a boat, this spot is too good to pass up! . Yellow Perch Fair: Try small jigs tipped with a minnow. You can even rent a kayak or paddle boat for a fun day sightseeing for beavers. Channel Catfish - No Report: Ice out catfish are usually caught on the windblown shorelines using dead shad or chubs. Eisenhower Park Lake Walleye No Report: Small walleye and an occasional keeper are being reported. A few areas, like Anglers Bay, can still be fished safely on foot; most lake access is diminished. For more information, contact the Manchester Hatchery at 563-927-3276. Freshwater Drum Good: Drum are actively feeding. Target rock/gravel areas in the evenings and adjacent deeper areas during the day. Water temperature is 60 degrees. Lake Darling (Washington): The lake is in the process of being drained and the water level had dropped about six feet. We do ask for spots or details like that, rather how the lake fishes. An email address is required to associate with your Fishidy premium subscription. Yellow Perch Fair: Try small jigs tipped with a minnow. The walleye season is closed. Otter Creek Lake Walleye Fair. Yellow Perch Fair: Try a jig tipped with a minnow or a bit of crawler fished in the tailwaters and side channels. You need a valid fishing license and pay the trout fee to fish for or possess trout. Liberty Centre Pond container.style.maxHeight = container.style.minHeight + 'px'; The walleye season is closed. Good: Catch channel catfish out of the main current or in the mouths of feeder creeks using dead shad. Temperatures drop dramatically over the weekend from the upper 70s Friday to mid-40s for highs Sunday and breezy. Learn More, 04/06/2023 The gates are out of the water at the Lock and Dam. One walleye over 27 inches may be kept. Walleye Fair: Use jigs fished along the dam in the evenings to catch all size of walleyes. The road to Sny Magill ramp is under water and closed. 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