Iowa’s statewide fishing report on Aug. 20, 2026
Iowa’s statewide fishing report on Aug. 20, 2026.
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Iowa’s statewide fishing report on Aug. 14, 2026
Iowa’s statewide fishing report from across the state on Aug. 14, 2026.
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Iowa monitors ‘Great Lakes’ gizzard shad after increases in population
The Iowa DNR has documented an increase in gizzard shad across the so-called Iowa Great Lakes, including Spirit Lake and the Okoboji chain during recent annual shoreline seining work.
Native to the Little Sioux River drainage to the south, gizzard shad were unknown in the watershed until small numbers were detected over the past few years.
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Steady drought affects lake levels in Minnesota
With lower-than-normal rainfall and higher-than-normal temperatures in the past few weeks, persistent drought and lower lake levels have become common across a large portion of the state.
Much of north-central Minnesota is experiencing storage drought. In years of significant drought, long-term water storage is depleted in lakes, soil and groundwater to a degree that typically takes years to reverse.
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Some public water accesses closing for upgrades in Minnesota
The Minnesota DNR will begin construction on Aug. 17 to upgrade the Riviera Public Water Access on the northern shoreline of Otter Tail Lake in Otter Tail County. The PWA will be closed during construction and is anticipated to reopen by late October 2026.
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Minnesota DNR names ’25 volunteer firearms safety instructor of the year
Kiger has been a certified firearms safety instructor since 2003, helping more than 2,000 adults and youth learn about safe firearms handling and the ethics and responsibilities associated with hunting and target shooting.
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Minnesota’s walk-in access program granted $2.1M from feds
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Natural Resource Conservation Service Voluntary Public Access and Habitat Incentive Program recently awarded $2.1 million dollars to the Minnesota DNR’s Walk-In Access Program to increase public access to private lands for wildlife-based recreation.
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Ohio’s newest state nature preserve opens in rural Adams County
The Ohio DNR (ODNR) Division of Natural Areas and Preserves celebrated the opening of its 156th state nature preserve recently in Adams County.
Plum Run Prairie harbors significant prairie and cedar barren habitats and more than 30 rare and state-listed plants and animals across 139 acres in southwestern Ohio.
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Iowa’s statewide fishing report on Aug. 6, 2026
Here’s a look at the Iowa fishing report from across the state on Aug. 6, 2026.
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