Ringgold Wildlife Area touts prairie, timber, ponds 9/4/2018 1:16:00 PM View Count 5857 The Ringgold Wildlife Area, south of Mount Ayr on the Missouri border, is 2,600 acres of prairie, timber, oak savannas and floodplains with a handful of fishable ponds mixed in.
Late summer underwater aquatic plant control for ponds 8/7/2018 3:21:00 PM View Count 3247 A healthy pond needs aquatic plants, but too many can upset a fishing pond’s balance and become a nuisance. Many pond owners struggle with how to control the amount of aquatic plants, without completely removing all of them, so they can enjoy their pond.
Hooking summer catfish 7/31/2018 1:45:00 PM View Count 3546 Fishing for catfish is a summer tradition for many Iowa families. Invite someone new to come along this year to share the fun and memories.
Family trout fishing event Saturday at Ottumwa Park Pond 3/27/2018 11:52:00 AM View Count 3239 OTTUMWA – A family trout fishing event will be held at Ottumwa Park Pond on March 31 from 8 a.m. to noon.
DNR postponing trout stockings in Iowa City and Ottumwa 3/23/2018 2:23:00 PM View Count 4329 The Iowa DNR is postponing trout stockings scheduled for Sat., March 24 at Terry Trueblood Lake, Iowa City, and at the Ottumwa Park Pond, Ottumwa, due to inclement weather.
Time to start controlling plants in Iowa ponds 3/20/2018 12:50:00 PM View Count 3829 Although pond plant growth is not always the same each year; if you had problems using your pond last year, you could have similar problems this year. A healthy pond needs aquatic plant habitat, but too many plants can limit the pond’s use and cause imbalances in the fish population.
Muskrat trapping season extended to April 1 on Burrows Pond and the Black Hawk Marsh Complex 2/2/2018 10:45:00 AM View Count 4394 LAKE VIEW - The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is extending the muskrat trapping season on Burrows Pond and the Black Hawk Marsh Complex in Sac County from Feb. 1 to April 1 to offer additional trapping opportunities of a temporarily abundant resource.
Public meeting to discuss Iowa Great Lakes curlyleaf pondweed management plans 9/19/2017 2:30:00 PM View Count 4668 SPIRIT LAKE - Recommendations to manage the invasive curlyleaf pondweed at East Okoboji Lake and Lower Gar Lake will be presented at a public meeting at 6:30 p.m., Sept. 28, at the Sami Bedell Center for the Performing Arts on the Spirit Lake High School campus.
Late summer cattail and emergent vegetation control for ponds 9/5/2017 12:54:00 PM View Count 3570 Have the cattails in your pond taken over your favorite fishing spot or crowded you from one side of the dock or swimming area?
Late summer underwater aquatic plant control for ponds 8/8/2017 1:33:00 PM View Count 3519 Pond plants are necessary for a healthy pond, but too many can upset a fishing pond’s balance and become a nuisance. Many pond owners struggle with how to control a number of aquatic plants, without completely removing all plants, so they can enjoy their pond.
Spring fishing in full swing across Iowa 5/16/2017 12:19:00 PM View Count 4206 Crappies and bluegills are biting in small ponds and lakes across Iowa. Spring panfish fishing is a great opportunity to introduce beginners of all ages to fishing. Catching panfish is easy and fun.
Time to start controlling plants in Iowa ponds 3/21/2017 11:59:00 AM View Count 4275 Although pond plant growth is not always the same each year; if you had problems using your pond last year, you could have similar problems this year. A healthy pond needs aquatic plant habitat, but too many plants can limit the pond’s use and cause imbalances in the fish population.
Ice safety reminder as Iowa lakes freeze over 12/20/2016 11:00:00 AM View Count 10060 The recent blast of arctic air is growing ice on lakes and ponds over much of Iowa and sending anglers out for the popular early ice fishing of the season.
Late Summer Cattail and Emergent Vegetation Control for Ponds 9/6/2016 1:28:00 PM View Count 6268 Have the cattails in your pond taken over your favorite fishing spot or crowded you from one side of the dock or swimming area?
Late Summer Underwater Weed Control for Ponds 8/9/2016 1:15:00 PM View Count 4486 Pond plants are essential for healthy fish populations and good water quality, but can become a nuisance. Finding ways to reduce plant abundance to make pond access easier, without getting rid of them altogether, is a challenge for many pond owners.
Spring Fishing in Full Swing Across Iowa 5/17/2016 12:20:00 PM View Count 4369 Crappies and bluegills are biting in small ponds and lakes across Iowa. Spring panfish fishing is a great opportunity to introduce beginners of all ages to fishing.
Now is the Time to Start Controlling Plants in Iowa Ponds 4/19/2016 8:41:00 AM View Count 4653 Although pond plant growth is not exactly the same each year; if you had problems using your pond last year, chances are that similar problems will exist this year. A healthy pond needs aquatic plant habitat, but too much of a good thing can inhibit the pond’s use and cause imbalances in the fish population.
Relaxed Fishing Regulations Extended at Q Pond 9/8/2015 11:03:00 AM View Count 5277 OSCEOLA - The Iowa Department of Natural Resources relaxed fishing regulations at Q Pond in Osceola last summer due to water loss associated with an issue with the lake’s outlet structure.
Late Summer Cattail and Emergent Vegetation Control for Ponds 9/1/2015 12:00:00 PM View Count 3789 Have the cattails in your pond taken over your favorite fishing spot or crowded you from one side of the dock or swimming area?