Walleye season opens May 2 on Iowa’s Great Lakes 4/21/2020 12:41:00 PM View Count 5204 The 144th walleye fishing season officially opens May 2 at Spirit Lake, East and West Okoboji lakes.
Geode State Park restoration project timeline extended 4/14/2020 2:14:00 PM View Count 3245 Danville, Iowa – The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) extended the timeline to complete in-lake restoration work at Geode State Park due to poor working conditions throughout the winter. Current restoration activities will improve water quality at Lake Geode and enhance accessibility and recreational opportunities in the park.
Iowa DNR and local partners to manage the invasive curlyleaf pondweed at Iowa Great Lakes 3/31/2020 12:42:00 PM View Count 2885 Spirit Lake, Iowa - The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR), working with the East Okoboji Lakes Improvement Corporation (EOLIC), will start the first phase of the curlyleaf pondweed management strategy for the Iowa Great Lakes in April.
Planning underway for renovations at Lake Ahquabi State Park, and Lake Ahquabi and Hooper Lake beginning fall of 2021 3/24/2020 12:13:00 PM View Count 9697 Indianola - Lake Ahquabi State Park and lake are in the early planning stages of a major overhaul to improve park roads, upgrade the campground, fix the lake’s water outlet structure and eliminate the gizzard shad population.
DNR officials help rescue man in Lake Wapello 2/25/2020 7:40:00 AM View Count 3431 DRAKESVILLE, Iowa – Iowa DNR officials helped rescue a man that had fallen through the ice at Lake Wapello in Davis County Monday night around 5:30.
Industrial wastewater discharge in Storm Lake 2/19/2020 3:48:00 PM View Count 2666 STORM LAKE—An equipment failure at Tyson Fresh Meats, Inc., in Storm Lake caused a discharge of untreated wastewater into the city’s storm sewers early Wednesday morning.
Walleye season closes Feb. 14 on Iowa Great Lakes 2/4/2020 12:30:00 PM View Count 2869 Spirit Lake, Iowa – The walleye fishing season on Spirit, East and West Okoboji lakes is open through Feb. 14. It will close after that date and reopens on May 2. These are the only Iowa lakes that have a closed season for walleye.
Muskrat trapping season extended to April 1 on Lizard Lake 1/31/2020 12:20:00 PM View Count 3283 GILMORE CITY, Iowa - The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is extending the muskrat trapping season on Lizard Lake, in Pocahontas County, from Feb. 1 to April 1 to offer additional trapping opportunities of a temporarily abundant resource. Iowa’s trapping season for all furbearers except beaver closes statewide on Jan. 31.
Trout stocking this Saturday at Lake Petocka cancelled 1/21/2020 2:05:00 PM View Count 2968 Bondurant, Iowa – The trout stocking and family trout fishing event scheduled for this Saturday, Jan. 25 at Lake Petocka has been cancelled due to unsafe ice conditions for the expected large crowd.
Trout stocking at Big Lake postponed 1/14/2020 2:48:00 PM View Count 2866 Council Bluffs, Iowa – The trout stocking scheduled for this Saturday, Jan. 18 at Big Lake has been postponed due to unsafe ice conditions.
New Rathbun Reservoir map available on the DNR website 12/17/2019 1:07:00 PM View Count 5039 Fisheries staff from the Iowa Department of Natural Resources recently surveyed Rathbun Reservoir. An updated fishing map is available on the DNR website.
DNR conservation officer and park ranger rescue duck hunters 11/29/2019 2:40:00 PM View Count 3191 MONONA COUNTY, Iowa - DNR Conservation Officer Gary Sisco and DNR Park Ranger Katie Hoeppner responded to a stranded boat with duck hunters on West Blue Lake, a marsh off of Blue Lake in Monona County in the evening hours of November 26.
DNR to host open house on site of former Camp Aldersgate 10/22/2019 3:52:00 PM View Count 3112 The Iowa Department of Natural Resources State Parks Bureau will be hosting an open house to collect comments on future planning for the building site at the former Camp Aldersgate.
DNR to eliminate Gizzard Shad at Lake Sugema 10/15/2019 11:41:00 AM View Count 3765 KEOSAUQUA, Iowa - The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will treat Lake Sugema on Oct. 29 (pending workable weather conditions) with a very low concentration of rotenone to eliminate gizzard shad. If the treatment is postponed, it will be rescheduled for sometime with better weather conditions this fall.
DNR to host meeting on Meadow Lake Water Quality Improvement Plan 9/26/2019 1:30:00 PM View Count 2764 GREENFIELD – Iowans interested in the results of a DNR study to improve water quality in Meadow Lake in Adair County can attend a meeting Tuesday, Oct. 8. Citizens are encouraged to bring their questions and ideas to improve the lake to the meeting for discussion.
Iowa DNR, Imagine Iowa Great Lakes launch seawall repair project 9/24/2019 12:55:00 PM View Count 2977 Okoboji, Iowa – The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and Imagine Iowa Great Lakes began work this week to repair the seawall at Arnolds Park. The project will stabilize the foundation of the sidewalk and ultimately serve as a platform for the beautification work led by Imagine Iowa Great Lakes.
DNR investigates boat crash involving BWI, injures one 9/17/2019 1:40:00 PM View Count 3000 COUNCIL BLUFFS, Iowa -- On September 15, 2019, at approximately 7:30 pm at Lake Manawa, a boat and a personal watercraft (PWC) were leaving a 5 mph zone and gaining speed, going in the same direction, when the PWC made an abrupt right turn and collided with the front of the boat, according to witnesses.
Nonresident annual permit for Lake Manawa and Waubonsie state parks available online September 18 9/17/2019 1:34:00 PM View Count 2501 Nonresidents now have another option to purchase the annual vehicle permit for Lake Manawa and Waubonsie state parks.
New crayfish harvest regulation on Storm Lake 9/17/2019 1:31:00 PM View Count 4717 STORM LAKE, Iowa – To help reduce the spread of rusty crayfish to other waterbodies in Iowa, licensed bait dealers can no longer harvest any crayfish species from Storm Lake. Crayfish collected for bait from Storm Lake for personal use can only be used in Storm Lake and cannot be transported live from the lake.
Rice Lake use soars after lake renovation 9/17/2019 1:25:00 PM View Count 4317 LAKE MILLS, Iowa - Trevis and Kris Erickson saw as business opportunity emerge 150 feet from the front of their new home.
Kent Park Lake celebration to highlight lake restoration project 9/10/2019 2:30:00 PM View Count 3347 OXFORD, Iowa – A celebration of the lake restoration efforts at F.W. Kent Park in Johnson County will be held Sept. 21st, from 1-4:30 pm at the boat ramp at Kent Park Lake, located at 2408 US-6 in Oxford.
DNR removes no-wake speed restriction at Blue Lake 9/10/2019 2:27:00 PM View Count 2788 MONONA COUNTY, Iowa – The Iowa Department of Natural Resources has lifted the no-wake speed restriction, which equates to roughly 5 mph, for boating on Blue Lake at Lewis and Clark State Park.
Central Park Lake celebration to highlight lake restoration project 9/3/2019 12:24:00 PM View Count 2374 CENTER JUNCTION, Iowa – A celebration of the lake restoration efforts at Central Park in Jones County will be held Sept. 5th, from 5-7:30 pm at the beach at Central Park Lake, located at 12515 Central Park Road, in Center Junction.
Odessa hunters should plan ahead for lower water levels this fall 9/3/2019 12:17:00 PM View Count 2622 Wapello, Iowa - The water at Lake Odessa will not be raised to normal levels for the 2019 Iowa waterfowl season to allow the area’s diverse forest resource to recover after prolonged major flooding by the Mississippi River.
Natural Resource Commission to meet Sept. 12 in Clear Lake 9/3/2019 7:55:00 AM View Count 2539 Des Moines, Iowa – The Natural Resource Commission (NRC) of the Iowa Department of Natural Resources will meet at 8:30 a.m., Sept. 12, at the Lakeview Community Center, 10 North Lakeview Drive, in Clear Lake.
Non-resident user fee pilot project underway at Lake Manawa, Waubonsie state parks 8/27/2019 11:53:00 AM View Count 2736 Council Bluffs, Iowa - With Labor Day Weekend just a few days away, nonresidents visiting Lake Manawa State Park or Waubonsie State Park are reminded of a new nonresident vehicle fee requirement that began on Aug. 15.
Contracts and tour on Environmental Protection agenda 8/15/2019 3:13:00 PM View Count 2331 DES MOINES - Contracts and a tour of Easter Lake watershed improvement project are the highlights of the Aug. 20 Environmental Protection Commission meeting in Des Moines.
Nonresident user fees at Lake Manawa and Waubonsie state parks to go live next week 8/7/2019 11:27:00 AM View Count 5307 A new, nonresident user fee will take effect August 15 at Lake Manawa and Waubonsie state parks.
Iowa DNR, State Medical Examiner's Office investigating Waukee man’s death at Clear Lake 8/5/2019 8:15:00 AM View Count 3855 CLEAR LAKE, Iowa -- On August 3, 2019, at approximately 2:30 pm, Daniel Ryan Linderman, 28, of Waukee, IA, was tubing behind a boat being operated by Timothy Heitland of Buffalo Center, IA, when Linderman fell off the tube into the water.
DNR removes no-wake speed restriction on Lake Manawa 7/29/2019 2:59:00 PM View Count 3130 COUNCIL BLUFFS – The Iowa Department of Natural Resources has lifted the no-wake speed restriction, which equates to roughly 5 mph, for boating on Lake Manawa.
Governor Reynolds proclaims July as Lakes Appreciation Month 7/23/2019 12:37:00 PM View Count 2659 Governor Kim Reynolds signed a proclamation declaring July as Lakes Appreciation Month.
Water level to drop at West Lake Park ahead of restoration 7/10/2019 11:22:00 AM View Count 3399 DAVENPORT – The Iowa Department of Natural Resources will start lowering the water level at Lake of the Hills, Railroad Lake, Lambach Lake and Bluegrass Lake at West Lake Park on July 15 as part of a lake restoration project to improve water quality and recreational opportunities.
No wake speed in place at Blue Lake 7/6/2019 10:35:00 AM View Count 2957 Monona County, Iowa -- Boaters on Blue Lake, in Onawa, will be restricted to operating their boat at no wake speed, which equates to roughly 5 mph, while the lake level is above flood stage.
Zebra mussels found in Crystal Lake 6/25/2019 12:49:00 PM View Count 3372 The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is closely monitoring Crystal Lake for zebra mussels after recent discoveries of juveniles in a water sample and two individuals on a sampling plate used to monitor for zebra mussels. No adult zebra mussels were found during a follow-up survey.
Easter Lake Park celebration to highlight lake restoration project and Mark C. Ackelson Trail grand opening 6/18/2019 2:06:00 PM View Count 3154 DES MOINES, Iowa - A celebration of a decade of restoration efforts at Easter Lake will take place Sunday, June 23rd, from 1-5 pm at the Easter Lake Park Beach, located at 2883 East Watrous Avenue in Des Moines. A grand opening of the Mark C. Ackelson trail will also take place at the event.
Charge filed in May 25 boating incident at Browns Lake 6/11/2019 3:36:00 PM View Count 3250 SALIX, Iowa -- DNR Conservation Officers have filed a charge and warnings as a result of a boat incident that happened at Browns Lake on May 25 that left two people seriously injured.
Water level to drop at Meadow Lake 6/11/2019 3:31:00 PM View Count 3897 GREENFIELD, Iowa – The water level of Meadow Lake near Greenfield in Adair County will be lowered 3 feet starting June 14, to help improve the size of bluegills in the lake. The water will be released slowly over the next two weeks to avoid any downstream impacts.
Lake Manawa boaters under no wake restriction due to high water 6/5/2019 3:06:00 PM View Count 3963 COUNCIL BLUFFS - Boaters on Lake Manawa, in Pottawattamie County, will be restricted to operating their boat at no wake speed, which equates to roughly 5 mph, while the lake level is above flood stage.
Public wildlife areas add to recreation options at Three Mile and Twelve Mile lakes 6/4/2019 2:05:00 PM View Count 3609 The reputation of Three Mile Lake and Twelve Mile Lake as a fishing destination is well known around the Midwest – and beyond. These two lakes, separated by two miles, are panfish and walleye heavyweights that draw anglers from Wisconsin, Illinois, Minnesota, the Dakotas, Missouri and Nebraska eager for a chance to fill their bag limits.
Two seriously injured in incident at Brown’s Lake 5/26/2019 6:11:00 PM View Count 4324 SALIX, Iowa – DNR Conservation Officers responded to a boating incident that left two people with serious injuries on Saturday, May 25 at Brown’s Lake just before 4:00pm.
Spring fishing in full swing across Iowa 5/21/2019 1:05:00 PM View Count 3427 Crappies and bluegills are biting in small ponds and lakes across Iowa. Spring panfish fishing is a great time to introduce beginners of all ages to fishing. Catching panfish is easy and fun.
Dudgeon Lake wildlife area remains popular despite 2011 storm 5/7/2019 2:34:00 PM View Count 3401 It’s been nearly eight years since the Derecho blew through Benton County, but the impact of that storm on Dudgeon Lake Wildlife Area is still easily visible off Hwy. 150. The popular 1,800-acre public area on the north edge of Vinton was in the path of the powerful storm packing 110-130 mile per hour winds, knocking down buildings, powerlines and trees on July 11, 2011.
Iowa DNR starts first phase to manage the invasive curlyleaf pondweed at Iowa Great Lakes 4/30/2019 11:45:00 AM View Count 3221 Spirit Lake, Iowa - The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR), working with the East Okoboji Lakes Improvement Corporation (EOLIC), started the first phase of the curlyleaf pondweed management strategy for the Iowa Great Lakes on April 26.
Management planned for Eurasian watermilfoil found at Crystal Lake 4/23/2019 3:12:00 PM View Count 2422 Crystal Lake, Iowa – The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) confirmed last fall that Eurasian watermilfoil was growing again in Crystal Lake, located seven miles west of Forest City in Hancock County.
Geode State Park restoration project starts next phase 4/23/2019 3:10:00 PM View Count 2794 Danville, Iowa – The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will start another phase of work at Geode State Park to improve water quality at Lake Geode and enhance accessibility and recreational opportunities in the park.