Iowa’s statewide fishing report on April 19, 2024
A look at the Iowa fishing report from across the state on April 19, 2024.
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Fishing regulations to be relaxed at Iowa’s Lake Keomah
The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will relax the fishing regulations at Lake Keomah starting May 1, to allow anglers to more freely harvest fish before the lake is completely drained as part of a lake restoration project.
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First round prize winners announced from the Midwest Walleye Challenge
Midwest Walleye Challenge participants from across the southern Midwest have submitted their first two weeks of walleye and sauger catches.
Prizes for the longest fish, most water bodies fished, random draws from submitted fish, and hard luck prizes for logging a fishing trip without a catch will be awarded every two weeks until June 30.
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Minnesota DNR reminds public to prioritize water safety this spring
St. Paul — With anglers, boaters, and paddlers taking advantage of the early ice-out across much of Minnesota, the Minnesota DNR is reminding anyone spending time around lakes, rivers, and ponds that water temperatures remain extremely low and unexpected falls can turn tragic.
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Iowa’s statewide fishing report on April 11, 2024
Fishing expected to pick up soon as temperatures continue to warm. A look at the Iowa fishing report on April 11, 2024.
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Iowa conifers struggling with winter burn
Iowa Department of Natural Resource foresters are receiving reports of moderate to severe winter burn damage to arborvitae and white pine trees across Iowa.
“The ground remained frozen for a long time at the start of this year and the ambient temperatures were above freezing,” explains Tivon Feeley, DNR forest health forester. “The tree is forced to use their water reserves in the needles, but can’t absorb new water from the frozen soil. The lack of water causes the trees to dry out.”
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Iowa landowners may notice spring frost damage as trees start to bud
Iowa’s early spring warm up followed by the return of below freezing evening temperatures were a shock to many trees. Some trees experienced frost damage to their newly emerging blooms or shoots.
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Iowa’s Spirit Lake Hatchery filling with northern pike
Crews with the Iowa Department of Natural Resources placed fyke nets in the outlets of the sloughs that flow into Big Spirit Lake on April 1, to start collecting northern pike. Northern pike spawn in sloughs and shallow vegetated areas around the Iowa Great Lakes prior to ice leaving the lakes.
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Walleye netting season starts for Iowa DNR fish hatcheries
The late night, annual walleye collection has begun at Clear Lake, Rathbun Reservoir, Storm Lake and the Iowa Great Lakes.
Crews with the Iowa Department of Natural Resources Fisheries Bureau will set gillnets at night in traditional areas looking for walleyes that are ready to spawn.
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