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NEWS:
From the Iowa DNR:
Good Fishing Expected for Holiday Weekend
DES MOINES - Spring fishing is nearing its peak as water temperature holds in the middle 60s for many water bodies in Iowa. Crappies, bluegills, largemouth and smallmouth bass, channel catfish and bullheads are all active and close to shore.
Barring any wild swings in the weather, the Memorial Day Weekend should offer some excellent fishing for a variety of fish species.
"I couldn't think of a better scenario for the upcoming holiday weekend. If the weather holds, fish will be close to shore and ready to bite. This is what we all wait for," said Joe Larscheid, chief of the Iowa Department of Natural Resources Fisheries Bureau. "Make sure the rod and reel are part of any weekend plans."
The period from late May and early June is an excellent time to take kids fishing because many species are spawning and do not spook as easily. Larscheid said anglers can increase their catch if they use small tackle. Keep the bait small, too.
"The biggest problem we see is anglers using too heavy of line, and large bobbers and hooks," he said. "Use as light of tackle as you can. I would suggest using four pound line, a bobber the size of a quarter and a size 8 hook."
The Iowa DNR issues a weekly fishing report on Thursdays, but the report can be accessed anytime by going to www.iowadnr.gov then click on Fishing Report. A tutorial will guide the registration process. There is a new feature that allows users to select what information they want to generate by species or water body.
From the Iowa DNR:
Good Fishing Expected for Holiday Weekend
DES MOINES - Spring fishing is nearing its peak as water temperature holds in the middle 60s for many water bodies in Iowa. Crappies, bluegills, largemouth and smallmouth bass, channel catfish and bullheads are all active and close to shore.
Barring any wild swings in the weather, the Memorial Day Weekend should offer some excellent fishing for a variety of fish species.
"I couldn't think of a better scenario for the upcoming holiday weekend. If the weather holds, fish will be close to shore and ready to bite. This is what we all wait for," said Joe Larscheid, chief of the Iowa Department of Natural Resources Fisheries Bureau. "Make sure the rod and reel are part of any weekend plans."
The period from late May and early June is an excellent time to take kids fishing because many species are spawning and do not spook as easily. Larscheid said anglers can increase their catch if they use small tackle. Keep the bait small, too.
"The biggest problem we see is anglers using too heavy of line, and large bobbers and hooks," he said. "Use as light of tackle as you can. I would suggest using four pound line, a bobber the size of a quarter and a size 8 hook."
The Iowa DNR issues a weekly fishing report on Thursdays, but the report can be accessed anytime by going to www.iowadnr.gov then click on Fishing Report. A tutorial will guide the registration process. There is a new feature that allows users to select what information they want to generate by species or water body.