Middle Raccoon River IA 04-RAC-1191

Assessment Comments

Assessment is based on BPJ the DNR Fisheries Bureau.

Basis for Assessment

Used information from DNR publication "Iowa Fish and Fishing" (Harlan et al.  1987: 12) to assess support of the Class B(WW) aquatic life uses as FST due to description of the fishing potential in this reach:  "Sediment trapping in Lake Panorama has had a positive influence on fishing for a considerable distance below the structure.  Smallmouth bass fishing in this region is excellent, particularly in the stretch from Panora to Linden.   In June 1988, DNR staff (Olson and Howell) assessed the fish community at one location (fishing access 3.5 miles SE of Panora) in this reach.   The fish community at this location was relatively diverse with 12 species from 5 families including smallmouth bass.  No information available for assessing Class A (primary contanct recreation) uses.