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Willow Creek was renovated within the last few years and restocked. Recent electrofishing surveys produced large numbers of largemouth bass. In a little over 20 minutes, over 50 bass were netted. These fish averaged around 12 inches with quite a few in the 16-17 inch range. Anglers can expect an exciting experience fishing Willow Creek as well as possibly a surprise catch as an 18 inch rainbow trout was also netted during this survey. Around a dozen or so yellow perch, pumpkinseed and bluegill were also sampled, but none of which had much for size. (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.
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