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Catch walleye, northern pike, channel catfish, bullheads, largemouth bass and panfish in Lower Gar Lake during spring. The bridge and north shoreline are constant producers; but, don't overlook other areas. Fish northern pike and channel catfish shortly after the ice out using cut bait fished on the bottom. Walleye anglers will produce good results casting twisters and other traditional baits throughout the spring season. Action starts early after ice out for bluegill, yellow perch and crappie anglers. Fish the shallow water habitat and docks throughout the spring for a good mixed bag of fish. Fishing the shallow water areas along the state park will provide bullhead anglers excellent opportunities to catch exceptional numbers of large fish. Other species (white bass and largemouth bass) caught by the specialized Lower Gar Lake angler will be an occasional event; anglers will be pleased by the current size of these species. (2015)
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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