Fishing

Ice-Out River Walleyes

Ice-Out River Walleyes After the extremely mild winter we’ve had here in Iowa this year, I think it would be safe to say many of us ice fishermen feel like we were robbed of some time. Here in NW Iowa, it wasn’t horrible, but at the time of this writing, I’m pretty confident that southern […]

The Ice-Out Frenzy: Iowa’s Best Kept Catfish Secret

The Ice-Out Frenzy: Iowa’s Best Kept Catfish Secret In Iowa, March catfishing is a legendary “ice-out” tradition that brings some of the fastest action you’ll see all year. Even though some fishermen think you need the sweltering heat of a June summer to catch cats, the real “addicts” and die-hards know that early spring is […]

Three Panfish Lures for Iowa Ice Cold Water Fish Tactics In Search for Perch Iowa yellow bass fishing

In Search of Perch

In Search of Perch By Steve Weisman It’s time to target yellow perch. Known as a school fish, it is easy to tell if the perch are starting to bite by searching for an armada of boats bunched closely together. Although perch populations are scattered throughout the Hawkeye state, the lakes of northern Iowa most […]

Early Spring Trout Fishing

Early Spring Trout Fishing Spring in Northeast Iowa’s Driftless Region marks the beginning of one of the most rewarding trout fishing seasons in the Midwest. This is one of the prettiest areas in Northern Iowa marked with limestone bluffs, spring-fed creeks, and rolling pastures. The Driftless Region contains a several cold, clear streams that flow […]

What is Tip-Up Fishing?

What is Tip-Up Fishing? The sight of countless flags and indicators splashing color across the white expanse of the ice is one of my favorite things about ice fishing the Iowa Great Lakes. It’s a sight to see when you get a big group of dedicated fishermen fishing with tip-up lines. To me, this is […]

Catfish on Ice

Catfish on Ice By Nick Johnson I’ve been fortunate enough to catch channel catfish through the ice on numerous occasions throughout the years. Most of these came from farm ponds or city ponds, although a few have come from public lakes. If you can find them, they really aren’t that difficult to entice into biting. […]

Plenty to do in the Iowa Great Lakes

Plenty to do in the Iowa Great Lakes By Steve Weisman Hunting, fishing, snowmobiling, cross country skiing and hiking…how is that for winter activities to do all in the same area? That’s right! The Iowa Great Lakes is truly the destination for the outdoors enthusiast. As a resident of the Iowa Great Lakes area for […]

First Ice

First Ice By Ben Leal Ahhhh…nothing like your first trip out to the ice. Days prior to your first trip you go through the list, Vexilar battery…check; auger…check; load new line on your ice rods…check; ice jigs and bait…check; ice shack…check; lantern and heater tested…check; everything seems to be in order and ready to go. […]

Ice Fishing Rivers in Iowa

Ice Fishing Rivers in Iowa There are only a couple of rivers in Iowa that you might consider ice fishing; those along the east and west borders of our state. Including, the Mississippi River along the eastern border and the Missouri River along the west. “There really isn’t the habitat for ice fishing on the […]

Ice Fishing for Pike in the Iowa Great Lakes

Ice Fishing for Pike in the Iowa Great Lakes The Iowa Great Lakes are a group of water bodies located in the Northwest part of the state. Seven lakes in this region comprise the IGL, totaling 12,687 surface acres, with three of these lakes being the principal members of the group. Big Spirit Lake, West […]

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