LEON, Iowa The Iowa Department of Natural Resources relaxed the fishing regulations at Little River Lake on July 27, to allow anglers to more freely harvest fish before the lake is renovated this fall. Anglers with a valid fishing license will be allowed to harvest any size or number of largemouth bass, walleye, channel catfish, […]
When an angler decides it’s time to put new line on his or her reel, there are several things to consider. Do we want a line that is abrasion resistant or one that is super limp? Would a line with no stretch or some stretch be better? Are we looking for the strongest line available […]
Iowa hunters spoke loudly about the lack of hunting opportunities when the Iowa Department of Natural Resources hosted open houses across the state last fall to discuss the fish and wildlife trust fund. Frankly, we were not at all surprised to hear that, said Kelly Smith, private lands program coordinator for the Iowa DNR. We […]
This time of year, whatever body of water you’re on, if that body of water is home to largemouth bass, some and maybe most of those bass will be on the weedline. Here are some ideas for catching those bass that live on the weedline. id=”0″> Depending on the body of the water, you’ll find […]
draining Prairie Rose Lake next step for restoration id=”0″> HARLAN – The process of draining Prairie Rose Lake ahead of the $3 million restoration project will begin early next week. Once the water control gate is opened, the water level will fall about three feet per week, until the lake is completely drained sometime after […]
LOADING AND UNLOADING YOUR BOAT id=”1″> by Bob Jensen id=”3″> How you load and unload your boat at the boat ramp may not have an impact on how many fish you catch, but getting it in the water can set the tone for the day, for you and for any other angler that’s waiting to […]
Missouri River Flooding Also Closes Lewis and Clark and Wilson Island State Parks id=”0″> LAKE MANAWA STATE PARK CAMPGROUND CLOSED id=”1″> The Lake Manawa State Park campground has been closed through August due to safety concerns that the levee holding the Missouri River back will not withstand the pressure over the expected eight weeks of […]
AMES, Iowa – May 20, 2011 – If you are looking for that ideal fishing spot, make sure it is not off a roadway or railroad bridge. It is unsafe and illegal to fish off a public road or street bridge, and illegal trespassing to be on railroad right of way. id=”0″> A frightening reminder […]
by Bob Jensen id=”0″> Walleye season is open across the Midwest. In many areas, the ice went out later than usual, and because the spring has been chilly, many bodies of water are a bit behind in vegetation growth and water temps. This means that walleyes might be a little behind in their seasonal movements. […]
SPRUCE HEAVILY IMPACTED BY NEEDLE DISEASE id=”0″> The Iowa Department of Natural Resources Forestry Bureau has received a number of disease questions about a fungus that has been causing second-year needles on blue spruce to turn a purple to brown color and fall from the tree. id=”2″> Rhizosphaera needle cast is caused by a fungus […]