
Iowa Fishing Report – May 7, 2020
As water temperatures rise well into the 50s, fishing is warming up, too, particularly with crappies – if you know where to find them.
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As water temperatures rise well into the 50s, fishing is warming up, too, particularly with crappies – if you know where to find them.

With water temps continuing to rise, fishing remains productive at fisheries across the state.

As the water temps heat up, so does the bite. Crappies are moving in, and shiners are the way to go for walleyes. Crankbait bite is also hot.

With water temperatures rising, the bite should continue to improve on fisheries across the state.

Fishing has warmed up nicely, and overall, the bite remains very strong, with water temps here still hovering around 43 degrees. Perch bite has been especially strong.

The bite should warm up with the temps, and don’t forget that shore fishing, where possible, can be productive this time of year.

Ice-out in the books, but for those getting out, fishing success has been a mixed bag.

Ramps and boat accesses are coming open, as are most lakes; fishing reports are few, but anglers who are able to navigate fisheries are finding some luck.

NORTHWEST Arrowhead Lake Courtesy dock is in. Black Hawk Lake Courtesy docks are in at all boat ramps. Anglers are catching panfish in Town Bay using crawlers and minnows. Yellow Perch – Fair: Anglers are
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