Water level to be lowered this fall at Virgin Lake to help eliminate carp 8/29/2022 9:34:00 AM View Count 3109 Virgin Lake, near Ruthven in Palo Alto county, will undergo a water level management project to improve its water quality and provide quality habitat for fish and wildlife.
Iowa DNR confirms cause of Storm Lake common carp kill 8/9/2022 2:24:00 PM View Count 4068 STORM LAKE - The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) confirmed the Koi Herpes Virus (KHV) killed thousands of young common carp at Storm Lake. It’s the first time the virus has been detected in Iowa. Outbreaks have previously been identified in Minnesota and Wisconsin. There have been no instances of the virus infecting humans or other fish species.
Efforts to remove carp continue at Hickory Grove Lake 5/5/2020 12:02:00 PM View Count 3299 COLO, Iowa – The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and Story County Conservation (SCC) plan to start drawing down Hickory Grove Lake near Colo in early May to remove common carp. The lake will remain drained until fall.
Six Iowa Fish that Put Up the Biggest Fight 6/23/2015 11:27:00 AM View Count 37230 Looking for a challenge? Try catching one of these Iowa fish that are ready to battle.