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Post lake renovation in 2022, the lake was restocked with yellow perch and northern pike. During the spring of 2023 common carp were observed bypassing the lake outlet structure to make it into the main lake. An standard electrofishing survey was conducted in the spring of 2024, large numbers of 12-14 inch carp were observed along with smaller numbers of yellow perch and northern pike that were not yet catchable 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.
To learn more about fish tissue monitoring, visit our Fish Tissue Monitoring page .