Don’t Be….That Guy
Throughout my life, I have stumbled across individuals who cause the rolling of my eyes. I’m sure, with a few reflective moments, you have experienced the same. This being brought [...]
Targeting Rivers
In terms of physical water area, rivers are the most under fished bodies of water we have in the state. This is mostly due to the fact that much of [...]
Almost 10 Things Every Angler Should Know
There’s nothing quite like a tidbit of information to remind you of some of the basic gems that we as anglers should know. It’s possible that some of the things [...]
Iowa Lake Profile
Lake Icaria Lake Icaria is a 648 acre lake located in Adams County. Boasting all of the amenities of a DNR managed lake, Lake Icaria has boat access, a fishing [...]
Finicky Fishing
By Ben Leal August in Iowa can be quickly summed up in one word…hot! July has come and gone and average temps have been hovering around the mid 80’s, August [...]
Topwater Monsters; Muskies at the Surface
I am sure many of you starting to read this have a soft spot for tossing topwater lures. Be it bluegill, bass or something with far bigger teeth, the end [...]
Taking A Look At Walleye Stocking Data
Once again the DNR’s gill netting process on the Iowa Great Lakes was a huge success. As a result, the Spirit Lake Fish Hatchery was able to harvest enough eggs [...]
Inner Workings Of The Manchester Fish Hatchery – Podcast
Welcome to another episode of The Iowa Sportsman Podcast! On this episode, Dan is joined by Dan Rosauer, a Biologist for the Iowa DNR, to talk about the Manchester Fish [...]
Catch’em In The Middle of Summer
By Bob Jensen Fishing can be like the weather in mid-summer: Both can be very hot. To take part in this potentially fast action, you’ll need to do things a [...]
Catch Fish That Are Hitting’ and Spittin’
By Bob Jensen There are times, more than we like to think about, when fish get finicky. North, south, east and west, fish sometimes just don't want to get caught. [...]
