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The fishery at Arrowhead Lake provides good fishing. The last fisheries survey from 2021 showed high numbers of largemouth bass with very few above the 15-inch minimum length limit. Bluegills up to 9-inches. Black crappies (8.5-inch) are in the lake. Yellow bass (10-inches) add to the fishery. Channel catfish stocked into Arrowhead Lake during odd numbered years round out the fishery. (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.
To learn more about fish tissue monitoring, visit our Fish Tissue Monitoring page .