Free fishing weekend is coming up June 6-8 for Iowa residents. For additional information, contact Clear Lake Fisheries Office at 641-357-3517. |
Bluegill - Good: Bluegill are on beds; try small jigs near these areas. |
Yellow Perch - Fair: Use a small jig in 4-5 feet of water. Perch are scattered; try different locations to find them. |
Largemouth Bass - Good: Fish near vegetation close to shore. |
Bluegill angling will be excellent in May and June. Bluegill from 8- to 10-inches are plentiful. Yellow perch will be caught in good numbers, especially late summer through fall. Find a healthy largemouth bass population with abundant 14 to 17 inch fish.(2024)
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 .