
Iowa Fishing Report – December 10, 2020
Still just mostly open-water opportunities. Here’s where they’re catching them.

Still just mostly open-water opportunities. Here’s where they’re catching them.

Some anglers are getting out on the little ice that’s out there. Here’s where they’re finding some success. And for those still boating it, the Missouri River is still offering up some walleyes, although the

Upper Red Lake remains the main draw, but it’s likely that fishing activity is going to pick up on Lake of the Woods by this weekend as well.

Muskie stocking efforts are working and have provided a unique opportunity in this area to catch a 50-inch fish.

Some skim ice making it difficult to get out in boats, but those who are getting out are finding some walleyes. On bigger waters, not a lot of pressure, but also a case of those

Should we be fortunate enough to receive weather to form enough ice to support our fishing efforts, here are a few popular public fishing places “above” I-70 to auger a hole in the ice and

Set up a few hours before dark, stake out your spot, and wait until some rods start bending or flags start flying.

DNR fisheries biologists believe the lake currently holds a half-dozen saugeye that would top the current state record of 9.68 pounds.

Late-fall crappies dominate statewide angling.
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