| For more information on the above lakes and rivers call the Lake Darling Fisheries Station at (319) 694-2430. |
| Bluegill - Fair: Fish a worm and bobber rig just over the tops of the pondweed beds so the bluegills can come up out of the weeds to get it and still feel safe from the bass. |
| Largemouth Bass - Fair: If you can keep the fish from seeing you a dark colored crankbait run right down along the outer edge of the pondweed beds is working well. |
| Water temperature holding at 81-82 degrees because of the water coming up through the sand. Water very clear. |
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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.
To learn more about fish tissue monitoring, visit our Fish Tissue Monitoring page .