Here’s a look at the statewide fishing report across Iowa on Dec. 11, 2025. This content is restricted to subscribers of ...

(Lewis) The cold weather may feel miserable to many, but for others—especially ice fishermen—it’s a welcome change. John Lorenzen, Fisheries Biologist with the Iowa Department of Natural Resources, ...

For current information on fishing conditions for your lake or area, contact the office in that district. Phone numbers are listed with each district report. Northwest Muskie season is closed until ...

Clear Lake: Surface water temperature is 56 degrees. Channel Catfish - Fair: Use crawlers or cut bait in the areas where water is entering the lake. Yellow Bass - Fair: Drift or troll a small jig ...

The Iowa Natural Resource Commission discussed the possibility of increasing hunting, fishing and trapping by 5% at their monthly meeting. Commissioners and those who spoke on the issue Thursday say ...