
Iowa Fishing Report – April 30, 2020
With water temps continuing to rise, fishing remains productive at fisheries across the state.
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With water temps continuing to rise, fishing remains productive at fisheries across the state.

The bite – and run – continues to be going strong for numerous species.

Trout fishing should pick up in early May as waters warm and more stocking takes place. And there is a strong fraternity of pike and walleye anglers anticipating the May 2 reopening of those seasons.

You can’t talk about the Batten Kill region without getting on the subject of fishing. Particularly trout fishing, for both brown and brook trout.

With nicer weather reportedly on the way, look for crappies and panfish to be staged just outside those traditional spring locations, but expect them to start making a big push to the shallows as water

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

Good size and numbers of walleyes, along with strong numbers of tasty yellow perch and feisty smallmouth bass and northern pike, make Mullett Lake an exciting fishing destination.

Wilderness fishing in Laurel Highlands: Find wild trout in Roaring Run, Jones Mill Run.

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