Please contact the local fisheries management biologist for current information.
Anglers will find good numbers of quality 15 – 19.9-inch fish common in the catch at Tuttle Lake. Walleye fishing can be very good at times with anglers catching limits using lures trolled with planer boards. Excellent numbers of yellow perch approaching 9 inches is common. Numbers of small fish in the catch will sustain the fishery for the next few years. A healthy crappie population with excellent numbers of angler acceptable sized and larger in Tuttle Lake. The numbers of small fish in the lake will provide continued young fish to the fishery in future years. The self-sustaining channel catfish population will attract the serious “cat” angler as large fish will provide plenty of pole bending action for years to come. For more information contact Windom fisheries at 507–831-2900. - Last updated on 01/07/2019.
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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The summaries listed below are a partial listing provided for your benefit. Familiarize yourself with the complete Fishing Regulations here: Iowa DNR Fishing Regulations and Laws.