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Crawford Creek is home to good sized bluegill (>8-inch), black crappie (>10-inch), and the occasional yellow perch (>8-inch). Look for spawning panfish in the spring east of the swimming beach on sandy substrate along the cattails. Target panfish around habitat structure in deeper water later in the year and during the ice fishing season. Drift fish for panfish in late summer. The largemouth bass population is strong with a lot of opportunities to catch 14- to 16-inch bass. There are good opportunities to catch trophy sized bass. Channel catfish are stocked on a regular basis.(2020)
In nearly all cases, Iowa fish are safe to eat. Cleaning and/or preparing the meal causes most of the problems regarding taste or color of fish. Like all living creatures, fish are susceptible to diseases, parasites, and other naturally occurring conditions in the water. If you suspect your fish is affected by any of these conditions, do not eat it. Consider eating smaller and younger fish which usually have lower levels of contaminants than larger ones. Most contaminants accumulate in larger, older fish. For additional information, check out our resources for eating and cooking Iowa caught fish.
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