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Iowa DNR releases fishing report

Lake Geode Geode is mostly ice free, but a little ice is left in a couple of the bays on the south side. Docks are not in yet but the main ramp is ice free. Lake Belva Deer There is a lot of open water now, but the ramps are still iced in with skim ice. Pollmiller Park Lake The lower three-fourths of the lake is ice free, including the boat ramp. Only the upper bays have ice. Wilson Lake The ...

Fishing the Midwest: It’s time to think about open-water fishing

Here in North Iowa we recently got a foot of snow. But the snow is melting fairly quickly and the small streams are running again, which is a welcome sight.

Group tries to lure fisherman to event

MUSCATINE, Iowa — The Quad City chapter of the Hawkeye Fly Fishing Association will offer fly tying lessons at 10 a.m. Saturday, March 23, at the Environmental Learning Center, 3300 Cedar St.

Iowa Fish Report

This report is issued by the Iowa DNR every Thursday.

Sportshow offers some creative vacation ideas

CEDAR FALLS, Iowa --- Outdoors enthusiasts suffering from cabin fever indulged their sights and senses this weekend.

Eastern Iowa Sportshow brings crowds to the UNI-Dome

Spring officially starts Thursday, but some hoped to get a head start on Spring plans this weekend.

No. 8 Michigan State beats Iowa at B10 tournament

Adreian Payne had 18 points and 10 rebounds, leading No. 8 Michigan State to a rugged 59-56 victory over Iowa in the Big Ten quarterfinals on Friday night. 

Of The Outdoors: Ice Fishing Glory On Lake Oahe

My Vexilar locator indicated we were fishing in 40 foot of water with my Jiggin Rap setting just off the bottom.

Gear up for trout season

Listen carefully: That sound you might hear is Eastern Iowa anglers rattling through closet shelves and basement corners, re-assembling their cold water fishing gear.

Of The Outdoors: Ice Fishing Glory On Lake Oahe

My Vexilar locator indicated we were fishing in 40 foot of water with my Jiggin Rap setting just off the bottom.
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