Season: Continuous
Daily Bag Limit: none
Possession Limit: unlimited
Length Limit: none
Other: May be taken by hand fishing, by snagging, by spear or by bow and arrow, day or night.

White Sucker

Season: Continuous
Daily Bag Limit: none
Possession Limit: unlimited
Length Limit: none
Other: May be taken by hand fishing, by snagging, by spear or by bow and arrow, day or night.

Water quality and habitat is fair to poor in Meyers Lake and this negatively impacts fish populations. Fish population surveys completed in 2014 found abundant black bullhead along with black crappie, bigmouth buffalo, common carp and white sucker. Previous renovations of the lake have provided short-term improvements in the fishery, but flood waters and connection to the Cedar River during 2008 and 2010 have allowed undesireable species (e.g., black bullheads and common carp) to re-enter the fishery. (2015)

Fish Survey Data

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Contacts

Dan Kirby, Fisheries Biologist; 563-927-3276; Daniel.Kirby@dnr.iowa.gov
Lynn Koch, Conservation Officer; 319-240-5034; Lynn.Koch@dnr.iowa.gov

Iowa-Caught Fish Are Safe to Eat, In Almost All Cases

The vast majority of Iowa’s streams, rivers and lakes offer safe and high-quality fish that pose little or no threat to human health if consumed. Some limitations may apply for young children and pregnant women. Here’s a Fish Consumption Fact Sheet from the Iowa DNR and the Iowa Dept. of Public Health for more information.

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