Please contact the local fisheries management biologist for current information.
Ringneck Haven had a partial winterkill in 2014 and is now overpopulated with green sunfish according to spring 2015 electrofishing results. The Iowa DNR is currently in the process to rebuild the fishery. In spring 2015, it stocked 200 fingerling northern pike, 400 2-inch channel catfish, 280 2-inch largemouth bass, 5,000 inch long Yellow Perch, and 100 8- to 10-inch largemouth. In 2016, an additional 500 fingerling northern pike were stocked. Please release any bass, pike, perch and catfish if caught until the sunfish population is under control. See more at http://www.mycountyparks.com/county/Chickasaw/Park/Ringneck-Haven.aspx. - Last updated on 01/14/2019.
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 .
The summaries listed below are a partial listing provided for your benefit. Familiarize yourself with the complete Fishing Regulations here: Iowa DNR Fishing Regulations and Laws.