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Lake Pahoja currently offers good fishing opportunities for both largemouth bass and bluegill. Currently there are numerous 10-15 inch bass that should continue to grow and become preferred sized fish in the coming years. There is also a large year class of 7 inch bluegill that should reach a preferred size in the next year or two allowing anglers to take home some good sized fish. Walleye numbers are not highly abundant, but most that have been seen are over 20 inches. In conclusion, Lake Pahoja should offer better fishing opportunities in the future as larger year classes of smaller sized fish continue to grow. (2022)
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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