| Overall fishing has slowed for most species as spring spawning concludes on area lakes and fish move off shore and begin setting up in their summer patterns. For more information contact the Lake MacBride Fish Station at (319) 624-3615 |
| Black Crappie - Slow: |
| Bluegill - Fair: Mostly 4"-7" fish getting caught around brush piles. |
| Largemouth Bass - Good: fishing around brush piles with most fish in the 2-3 lb range |
| Channel Catfish - Fair: Fish areas with rock or brush piles |
Bluegill numbers are moderate with all sizes up to 8-inches; the majority of the fish sampled were 5- to 6-inches. Crappie numbers are fair with most fish 10- to 11-inches. Largemouth bass numbers are good with many 13- to 18-inch fish.(2015)
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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