Fall fishing for Iowa’s prize trout 11/6/2024 7:05:00 AM View Count 2186 Fishing Iowa’s trout streams is a unique way to enjoy the cool fall weather and marvel at the amazing colors of Iowa’s prize trout. Male brown and brook trout display their brightest, most vibrant spawning colors this time of year.
Iowa stream flows concerning heading in to winter 10/31/2024 1:46:00 PM View Count 2578 After record low precipitation in September and October, drought conditions have reappeared across much of Iowa, causing river and stream flows to drop to similar levels as in 2023.
Enjoy Iowa’s natural landscapes fishing rivers and streams this fall 10/22/2024 12:39:00 PM View Count 4660 Fall is a great time to catch fish in Iowa’s rivers. A unique angling challenge is hidden around every bend.
Catfish are biting across Iowa 7/30/2024 2:15:00 PM View Count 5157 Fishing for catfish is a fun summer tradition for many Iowa families. Invite someone new to fishing to come along to share the fun and memories.
Fish kill in Bremer County under investigation 7/22/2024 4:06:00 PM View Count 4502 The Iowa Department of Natural Resources is investigating a fish kill at Crane Creek near Readlyn in Bremer County.
Manure spill causes fish kill in O'Brien County 7/18/2024 2:11:00 PM View Count 4308 The Iowa Department of Natural Resources is investigating a fish kill at Mud Creek near Paullina in O’Brien County.
Fishing regulations to be relaxed at McKinley Lake in Creston 7/16/2024 12:16:00 PM View Count 3837 CRESTON - The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is relaxing the fishing regulations at McKinley Lake in Creston. The city of Creston will begin to drain the lake in August as part of a lake restoration project.
Help stop aquatic hitchhikers this Fourth of July 6/25/2024 11:44:00 AM View Count 3183 The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds 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.
Share the fun of fishing during free fishing weekend June 7-9 5/21/2024 3:29:00 PM View Count 8857 Iowa residents can try fishing without buying a license on June 7, 8 and 9 as part of the Iowa Department of Natural Resources’ (DNR) free fishing weekend. All other regulations remain in place.
Manchester Fish Hatchery staff selected for Stream Stewardship Award 5/14/2024 12:23:00 PM View Count 2010 Iowa DNR Manchester Fish Hatchery staff Dan Rosauer, Aaron Schwartzhoff, Eric Bailey and Garald Rivers were recently honored by the Iowa Driftless Chapter of Trout Unlimited with their Stream Stewardship Award.
Walleye season opens May 4 on Iowa’s Great Lakes 4/23/2024 12:10:00 PM View Count 2260 The 148th walleye fishing season officially opens May 4 at Spirit Lake, East and West Okoboji lakes.
Fishing regulations to be relaxed at Lake Keomah 4/16/2024 12:48:00 PM View Count 2501 OSKALOOSA - The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will relax the fishing regulations at Lake Keomah starting May 1, to allow anglers to more freely harvest fish before the lake is completely drained as part of a lake restoration project.
Midwest Walleye Challenge prize winners announced 4/16/2024 12:45:00 PM View Count 1925 BOONE - Midwest Walleye Challenge participants from across the southern Midwest have submitted their first two weeks of walleye and sauger catches.
Montgomery County fertilizer spill killed more than 749,000 fish 3/28/2024 3:47:00 PM View Count 10474 RED OAK – The fertilizer spill near Red Oak in Montgomery County earlier this month killed nearly all the fish in an almost 50-mile stretch of the East Nishnabotna River to the Missouri border.
Help Iowa DNR expand walleye collection data 3/12/2024 11:46:00 AM View Count 2629 The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is partnering for a third year with MyCatch by Angler’s Atlas to conduct a statewide walleye fishing challenge from March 30 through June 30.
Ice-out channel catfish are biting 3/5/2024 12:07:00 PM View Count 2812 Channel catfish move close to shore and are eager to bite in many lakes and large reservoirs across Iowa just after the ice is gone.
Ice fishing shelters must be removed by Feb. 20 2/6/2024 12:04:00 PM View Count 3380 DES MOINES – Ice fishing shelters, left unattended, must be removed from state-owned lands and waters, including parking lots and boat ramps by Feb. 20.
Walleye season closes Feb. 15 on Iowa Great Lakes 2/6/2024 11:59:00 AM View Count 3673 SPIRIT LAKE – 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 4. These are the only Iowa lakes that have a closed season for walleye.
Virtual fishing tournament encourages Iowa walleye anglers to report their catches 2/6/2024 11:56:00 AM View Count 4400 The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is partnering for a third year with MyCatch by Angler’s Atlas to conduct a statewide walleye fishing challenge starting March 30 through June 30.
Chlorinated water discharge causes fish kill at McLoud Run 1/25/2024 3:57:00 PM View Count 3501 DES MOINES – The Iowa Department of Natural Resources was notified of a fish kill on January 25 at McLoud Run Trout Stream in Cedar Rapids.
Missouri and Big Sioux rivers paddlefish fishing season opens Feb. 1 1/23/2024 12:38:00 PM View Count 3623 The paddlefish snagging season on the Missouri and Big Sioux rivers opens Feb. 1 and goes through April 30 (sunrise to sunset).
2023 hunting, fishing, trapping license sales 1/16/2024 3:23:00 PM View Count 4533 In 2023, Iowa residents purchased…
Don’t miss your chance to get hands-on fisheries career experience 1/3/2024 11:14:00 AM View Count 3352 Summer seasonal positions at Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) fisheries offices are open for applications until January 10.
Summer seasonal positions open at fisheries offices 12/20/2023 6:46:00 AM View Count 6096 The Iowa DNR Fisheries Bureau has openings for seasonal fisheries workers for the summer 2024 season at fisheries offices across Iowa.
Missouri and Big Sioux River paddlefish license on sale Dec. 15 12/5/2023 11:52:00 AM View Count 4097 Iowa anglers can buy the Missouri and Big Sioux River paddlefish license and tags starting Dec. 15 through Jan. 7.
2024 hunting, fishing licenses on sale Dec. 15 12/5/2023 11:51:00 AM View Count 8245 Iowans can buy 2024 resident hunting, fishing and other licenses on Dec. 15. Licenses purchased for 2023 expire on Jan. 10.
Fall trout spawn in full swing 11/14/2023 11:41:00 AM View Count 4793 Brilliant fall colors are not only found in trees, but also in streams and the Manchester Fish Hatchery. These underwater splashes of color are signs that trout spawning season is in full swing.
Fall fishing for Iowa’s prize trout 11/7/2023 11:52:00 AM View Count 4285 Fishing Iowa’s trout streams is a unique way to enjoy the cool fall weather and marvel at the amazing colors of Iowa’s prize trout. Male brown and brook trout display their brightest, most vibrant spawning colors this time of year.
Fishing regulations to be relaxed at Casey Lake in Tama County 10/3/2023 12:56:00 PM View Count 4801 TAMA COUNTY - The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will relax the fishing regulations at Casey Lake in Hickory Hills Park starting October 4 to allow anglers to more freely harvest fish before the lake is renovated.
Fishing regulations to be relaxed at Cherry Lake in Tama County 9/14/2023 4:03:00 PM View Count 5118 TAMA - The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will relax the fishing regulations at Cherry Lake on the south side of Tama starting September 15 to allow anglers to more freely harvest fish.
Big Creek Wildlife Area is hidden in plain sight 8/9/2023 7:30:00 AM View Count 4314 Often overlooked for its similarly named state park or mistaken for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers sprawling Saylorville Wildlife Area, Big Creek Wildlife Area is roughly 3,100-acre, one stop outdoor shop just 10 minutes from Ankeny.
Teachers recognized for outstanding fishing programs 7/18/2023 11:47:00 AM View Count 3046 Jason Ohrt, South Winneshiek Schools, and Shane Blake, Davis County Schools, are recipients of the 2023 Brass Bluegill award from the Iowa Department of Natural Resources Fish Iowa! program.
Catch a summer of family fun 7/18/2023 11:37:00 AM View Count 2650 A summer of family fun is just a short drive and a fishing pole away. Plan a day trip or bring along fishing gear on your next weekend or camping trip.
DNR seeks comment on proposed license regulations and docks administrative rule revisions 7/13/2023 3:17:00 PM View Count 3209 The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is seeking informal comments on administrative rules for Private, Commercial and Public Docks (Chapter 16) and General Licenses for hunting, fishing and trapping license regulations (Chapter 15).
Catfish are biting across Iowa 7/11/2023 3:07:00 PM View Count 4723 Fishing for catfish is a fun summer tradition for many Iowa families. Invite someone new to fishing to come along to share the fun and memories.
Celebrate a child’s first fish 7/11/2023 3:05:00 PM View Count 2881 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.
Crane Creek fish kill under investigation 6/8/2023 3:08:00 PM View Count 2526 READYN - The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) was notified on June 7 of a fish kill in Crane Creek, southwest of Readyn in Bremer County.
Summer heat causes Otter Creek tributary fish kill 6/5/2023 4:14:00 PM View Count 2383 OELWEIN - The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) investigated reports of dead fish in the unnamed tributary to Otter Creek that flows through Oelwein in Fayette County.
Fish Kill in Hampton Under Investigation 6/2/2023 10:45:00 AM View Count 2239 DES MOINES--DNR officials are asking for the public's help in determining the cause of a fish kill yesterday along Squaw Creek in the Franklin County town of Hampton.
Spawning stress causes panfish kills in southern Iowa lakes 5/23/2023 3:35:00 PM View Count 3157 Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) fisheries biologists have investigated recent reports of dead bluegill and crappie in southern Iowa lakes.
Share the fun of fishing during free fishing weekend June 2-4 5/23/2023 1:12:00 PM View Count 7255 Iowa residents can try fishing without buying a license on June 2, 3 and 4, as part of the Iowa Department of Natural Resources’ (DNR) free fishing weekend. All other regulations remain in place.
Help Iowa DNR expand walleye collection data 4/18/2023 4:26:00 PM View Count 3969 The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is partnering for a second year with MyCatch by Angler’s Atlas to conduct a statewide walleye fishing challenge starting May 1 through June 30. The Iowa Chapter of the American Fisheries Society has joined as a research partner for the 2023 challenge.
Walleye season opens May 6 on Iowa’s Great Lakes 4/18/2023 4:20:00 PM View Count 4002 The 147th walleye fishing season officially opens May 6 at Spirit Lake, East and West Okoboji lakes.
New veterans hunting, fishing licenses available April 12 4/12/2023 1:24:00 PM View Count 17033 The new Armed Forces Hunting and Fishing licenses are now available to residents of Iowa who served in the armed forces of the United States on federal active duty. The new annual fishing license, or hunting and fishing combo license, is $5, with a $2 processing fee.
Walleye netting season starts for Iowa DNR fish hatcheries 4/11/2023 2:23:00 PM View Count 3383 MORAVIA – The late night, annual walleye collection has begun at Clear Lake, Rathbun Reservoir, and Storm Lake with collection efforts soon to follow at the Iowa Great Lakes.