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Great Western Park has good fishing for harvestable size crappie and bluegill. Largemouth bass fishing can be good, but expect many of the fish to be in the 12 to 14 inch size range. Shore fishing access is good. Channel catfish are stocked on a regular basis at Great Western Park.(2020)
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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