Here is the latest Iowa Department of Natural Resources ‘Iowa Fishing Report’. To view the article on the IA DNR website, click here. Other wise you may read below.
IOWA FISHING REPORT
Last Updated: July 17, 2008The Iowa Department of Natural Resources will be releasing the weekly fishing report on Thursdays in an effort to provide the latest information heading into the weekend. The weekly fishing report is compiled from information gathered from local bait shops, angler creel surveys, and county and state parks staff.
For current information, contact the district fisheries office. Phone numbers are listed with each district report.
FLOODING IMPACTS ON FISH
The unprecedented volume of water in many areas during the flood will minimize the impact from any chemicals, waste or other toxins mixed in with the water. Nothing in the water is going to hurt the quality or the edibility of the fish. These fish are safe to eat.
In general, more water means more fish. Growth of fish is great in expanded habitats when lake and stream water levels are high. It is expected the flood conditions in many streams will have an adverse impact on smallmouth bass reproduction this year. The floods will rearrange the habitat in streams with some deep holes filling in while others are created.
A larger issue is that of sediment washing into streams, lakes and ponds, covering and reducing habitat and causing water quality problems.
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A few years ago we had some similar flooding issues with spring runoff here in Idaho. Not so many chemical problems, but lots of sediment.