Fall offers fantastic fishing – get out and enjoy it 9/29/2020 1:15:00 PM View Count 3026 Fall is a great time to catch fish with family and friends. The air is cool, the views are picturesque and the fish are easy to catch. Make lasting memories together and put your worries behind you.
Fishing regulations relaxed at two oxbows along the Missouri River due to low water 9/21/2020 6:33:00 AM View Count 1801 The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has relaxed the fishing regulations at Upper Decatur/Tieville Bend and Louisville Bend in Monona County. Low water levels in the Missouri River have trapped fish in these areas and water levels are continuing to drop.
Reel in these new fish recipes 9/16/2020 9:08:00 AM View Count 5866 If you’re looking for a new way to eat those Iowa fish you've caught, here are some great ideas!
DNR investigating fatal hunting incident 9/6/2020 8:28:00 PM View Count 3117 ALLAMAKEE COUNTY, Iowa – On Saturday, September 5, 2020, around 5:00pm, DNR Conservation Officers responded to a fatal hunting incident at Fish Farm Mounds Wildlife Area near New Albin, Iowa.
Iowa Outdoors Expo goes virtual 8/25/2020 1:36:00 PM View Count 2420 The Iowa Outdoor Expo has gone virtual this year, and extended the opportunity to learn about the outdoors for the entire month of September.
DNR investigating fish kill in Four Mile Creek near Alleman 8/20/2020 6:49:00 AM View Count 1723 ALLEMAN, Iowa – This afternoon, DNR Field Office staff received a report of a fish kill on Four Mile Creek, northwest of Alleman.
Virtual fishing tournaments added to Iowa DNR special events applications 8/19/2020 7:23:00 AM View Count 2720 Based on overwhelming support received during public comment in March, Iowa DNR is expanding the definition of fishing tournaments to include virtual fishing tournaments.
Eagle Grove teacher recognized for outstanding fishing program 8/19/2020 7:20:00 AM View Count 2163 Amy Ascherl, physical education teacher at Robert Blue Middle School in Eagle Grove, is the 2020 recipient of the Brass Bluegill award from the Iowa Department of Natural Resources Fish Iowa! program.
Virtual Outdoor Cooking Series 8/19/2020 7:07:00 AM View Count 2432 The Iowa Becoming an Outdoors Woman (BOW) Program is hosting three outdoor cooking classes virtually where participants are encouraged to cook along with the instructors. Classes will be held Sept. 14, Oct. 5 and 19 and there is no fee to participate.
DNR investigating fish kill in Long Creek near Washington 8/16/2020 1:47:00 PM View Count 1751 WASHINGTON, Iowa – The Iowa Department of Natural Resources is investigating a discharge into Long Creek near Washington after a person noticed dead fish over several days.
Fish kill found in Ankeny stream 8/13/2020 3:19:00 PM View Count 7554 ANKENY - As of noon Thursday, dead fish began surfacing in roughly one-half mile of a tributary to Fourmile Creek in Ankeny following a release of milk on Tuesday night.
DNR monitoring fish kill near Protivin 7/24/2020 8:16:00 PM View Count 1165 DECORAH, Iowa – DNR Field Office staff received a report of a fish kill on an unnamed tributary to Bohemian Creek on Thursday, July 23.
Fish kill on Roberts Creek in Clayton County traced to fertilizer coop 7/22/2020 4:21:00 PM View Count 2832 ELKADER—Tuesday, the DNR traced a fish kill on Roberts Creek just a mile northeast of Elkader to an agricultural cooperative.
DNR investigates fish kill near Waukon in Allamakee County 7/21/2020 1:13:00 PM View Count 2257 WAUKON - The DNR is investigating a fish kill in a tributary of Paint Creek south of Waukon.
Virtual Workshop: Fly Fishing and Tying Demystified 7/21/2020 1:11:00 PM View Count 2830 The Iowa Department of Natural Resources and Edible Outdoors are partnering to offer a virtual introduction to fly fishing and fly tying.
Beyond BOW - Fly Fishing Seminars 7/21/2020 1:09:00 PM View Count 2196 The Becoming an Outdoors Woman Beyond BOW program is offering three virtual seminars focusing on fly fishing. While the seminars are geared towards women, they are open to any adult who would like to attend. Participants may choose to attend any or all of the seminars.
Hooking summer catfish 7/14/2020 12:36:00 PM View Count 3766 Fishing for catfish is a summer tradition for many Iowa families. You can always count on channel catfish when the bite slows down for other fish in the heat of Iowa summers.
Help stop aquatic hitchhikers this Fourth of July 6/30/2020 2:43:00 PM View Count 2854 The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) encourages all boaters and anglers to check for unwanted hitchhikers on their boats and equipment this Fourth of July to help protect Iowa lakes and streams.
Iowa Department of Natural Resources to install fish barrier at Brushy Creek Lake spillway 6/30/2020 2:37:00 PM View Count 4425 The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will install a physical fish barrier on the Brushy Creek Lake spillway this summer to reduce walleye and muskellunge loss during flood events. The lake will be lowered approximately 4 feet for the next two months to allow for construction. The West ramp will still be usable, even after the lake level has been lowered.
New plan developed to stop ongoing fish kill in Dubuque 6/25/2020 1:15:00 PM View Count 2234 DUBUQUE—Wednesday afternoon, DNR fisheries staff found freshly killed fish at the site of a fertilizer spill in Dubuque, indicating there is ongoing pollution going into Bee Branch pond.
Dead fish found Monday at fertilizer spill site in Dubuque 6/23/2020 7:47:00 PM View Count 1115 DUBUQUE—During a follow-up check at the site of a fertilizer spill Monday, the DNR found elevated ammonia levels and dead fish in the southeast corner of Bee Branch Pond in Dubuque.
Iowa fisheries biologist selected for Award of Merit 6/16/2020 1:32:00 PM View Count 2835 Iowa fisheries biologist Ben Wallace recently received the American Fisheries Society’s Fisheries Management Section Award of Merit for his efforts in community based watershed management and lake restoration projects.
Celebrate a child’s first fish 6/2/2020 12:52:00 PM View Count 3990 Preserve the memory of your child or grandchild hooking their first fish this summer with a special certificate. Print the certificate yourself from an electronic file posted online or request a printed certificate.
Join in on the family fun of fishing during free fishing weekend 5/26/2020 1:14:00 PM View Count 18814 Iowa residents can try fishing without buying a license on June 5, 6 and 7 as part of the Iowa Department of Natural Resources’ (DNR) free fishing weekend. All other regulations remain in place.
8 common mistakes anglers make 5/21/2020 1:56:00 PM View Count 8610 Most anglers dream of the perfect catch, but simple mistakes can prevent you from reeling in that trophy fish.
DNR investigating manure spill near Sigourney in Keokuk County 4/30/2020 2:10:00 PM View Count 2055 SIGOURNEY—A DNR specialist investigated a manure spill Wednesday night after a tanker rolled into a tributary of Bridge Creek northeast of Sigourney.
DNR investigates manure spill in Mitchell County 4/24/2020 3:47:00 PM View Count 1710 STACYVILLE - The DNR is checking a fish kill after the report of a manure spill Thursday evening about three miles southeast of Stacyville in Mitchell County.
DNR investigating fish kill on Bloody Run Creek in Clayton County 4/21/2020 9:19:00 AM View Count 3035 MARQUETTE - The DNR is investigating a fish kill on Bloody Run Creek in Clayton County.
Why do fish school? 4/9/2020 3:36:00 PM View Count 6268 Call it the original synchronized swimming - fish, moving smoothly and swiftly, all in coordination with hundreds of other fish - that’s how fish do school.
Stay safe this spring fishing season 4/9/2020 10:40:00 AM View Count 2279 As temperatures warm up this spring, many Iowans are wondering if they can still fish in light of the COVID-19 health emergency. The answer is yes, but be careful and responsible.
Public boats ramps and fishing accesses are still open - stay safe and keep physical distance 4/7/2020 12:35:00 PM View Count 7667 While public boat ramps and fishing accesses are still open across Iowa, the Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds boaters to abide by the physical distancing protocols recommended by the state to help stop the spread of COVID-19.
Iowa fishing and hunting regulations not affected by COVID-19 3/24/2020 12:01:00 PM View Count 8789 Iowa's hunting and fishing regulations are not affected by the current COVID-19 health emergency in Iowa. Despite rumors on social media channels, the DNR has no plans to eliminate seasons, relax regulations or change license prices.
Grant helps provide fishing opportunities for Hispanic families and diverse audiences in Iowa 3/17/2020 12:21:00 PM View Count 2060 The Marshall County Conservation was awarded a George H.W. Bush Vamos A Pescar™ Education grant to engage diverse audiences, including Hispanic families, in fishing and kayaking this summer in the Marshalltown area.
Ice-out channel catfish are biting 3/10/2020 11:47:00 AM View Count 6097 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 they lose ice a week or two before northeast Iowa natural lakes.
2019 hunting, fishing license sales 2/18/2020 11:33:00 AM View Count 3647 In 2019, Iowa residents purchased…
Iowa DNR accepting comments on proposed fishing rules 2/12/2020 1:25:00 PM View Count 3137 Des Moines - The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is accepting comments on several proposed changes to the Iowa Administrative Code Chapters 44, 54, 81 and 113, through March 5.
Ice fishing shelters must be removed by Feb. 20 2/11/2020 2:03:00 PM View Count 2619 Des Moines – Permanent ice shelters must be removed from all state-owned lands and waters by Feb. 20. Ice shelter owners are encouraged not to wait until the last minute to get their shelter off the ice. If a shelter falls through the ice, the owner is responsible for getting it out of the lake.
Family trout fishing event this Saturday in Ames 2/4/2020 12:34:00 PM View Count 3175 Ames, Iowa – A family-friendly trout fishing event will be held at Ada Hayden Heritage Park this Saturday, Feb. 8 at noon.
Trout stocking at Ada Hayden Heritage Park postponed 1/28/2020 3:39:00 PM View Count 3700 Ames, Iowa – The trout stocking and family trout fishing event scheduled for this Saturday, Feb. 1, at Ada Hayden Heritage Park, has been postponed due to unsafe ice conditions for the expected large crowd.
DNR conservation officer assists with ice rescue 12/30/2019 9:24:00 AM View Count 4118 WARREN COUNTY, Iowa – On December 27, around 3:15pm, Warren County Sheriff’s Office dispatch received a call came of two people that had gone through the ice at Summerset State Park and were yelling for help.
New Rathbun Reservoir map available on the DNR website 12/17/2019 1:07:00 PM View Count 4512 Fisheries staff from the Iowa Department of Natural Resources recently surveyed Rathbun Reservoir. An updated fishing map is available on the DNR website.
Missouri and Big Sioux River paddlefish license on sale Dec. 15 12/10/2019 12:01:00 PM View Count 3980 Iowa anglers can buy the Missouri and Big Sioux River paddlefish license and tags starting Dec. 15 through Jan. 7.
2020 hunting, fishing licenses on sale Dec. 15 12/10/2019 11:59:00 AM View Count 7140 Iowans can buy 2020 resident hunting, fishing and other licenses on Dec. 15. Licenses purchased for 2019 expire on Jan. 10.
Stay safe as Iowa lakes freeze over 11/19/2019 2:10:00 PM View Count 3785 The recent blast of arctic air is growing ice on lakes and ponds over much of Iowa. Anglers are starting to get out for the popular early ice fishing season.
Fall trout spawn in full swing 11/12/2019 11:53:00 AM View Count 2437 Hundreds of yellow ovals offset the brown and green coloration of each female brown trout ready to spawn at the Manchester Fish Hatchery. The splashes of color are signs that trout spawning season is in full swing.