Iowa’s statewide fishing report on Jan. 16, 2026
Staff Report
January 16, 2026
A look at the Iowa fishing report on Jan. 16, 2026.
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Iowa’s statewide fishing report on Jan. 8, 2026
DNR Report
January 8, 2026
A look at the Iowa fishing report from across the state on Jan. 8, 2026.
Iowa DNR reminds paddlers that water is dangerously cold despite spring-like air temps
DNR Report
January 6, 2026
With a couple of above average temperatures forecast this week, the Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds all paddlers that water temperatures remain dangerously cool even though air temperatures feel more like spring.
Iowa’s statewide fishing report on Dec. 31, 2025
DNR Report
December 31, 2025
Here’s a look at the Iowa fishing report from across the state on Dec. 31, 2025.
Icon of the wetlands, Iowa’s trumpeter swan population continues to grow
DNR Report
December 30, 2025
Iowa’s trumpeter swans attempted a modern-day record 158 nests in 2025, which is an increase of 17% over 2022. The nesting data is from the most recent statewide observation survey completed in December.
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Jeremiah Haas: 5:07 p.m. – for deer hunters, timing means everything
Jeremiah Haas
December 26, 2025
Specifically, 5:07 p.m. is a time I will not forget anytime soon. In the life of a deer hunter, timing is everything. For a hunter who pursues specific animals, time can be your greatest enemy.<br
Ice fishing not advised across much of Iowa
Staff and News Reports
December 23, 2025
Iowa’s stretch of unseasonably warm temperatures has deteriorated the quality of ice across much of the state south of Iowa Hwy. 3, to the point where any remaining ice is considered unsafe and ice fishing
Iowa’s statewide fishing report on Dec. 23, 2025
DNR Report
December 23, 2025
A look at the Iowa fishing report from across the state on Dec. 23, 2025.
Year one of Illinois CWD pilot ends; Iowa and Missouri adjust plans
Ralph Loos
December 23, 2025
As Illinois wraps up the first year of its 5-year CWD Pilot Program, neighboring states Iowa and Missouri are also altering their management approaches – including how they utilize hunters to help control the disease
