Iowa DNR Fishing News for Local Counties

The Iowa DNR Fishing News was released yesterday, and has some information for anyone who’s hoping to get out on the river this weekend:

 The Mississippi River Pool 12 up in Dubuque is reporting that the water level is receding to 9.9 feet at Dubuque Lock and Dam and 12.0 feet at the Railroad Bridge. The water is stained, but fishable and the water temperature is in the low 80s. The fishing for Channel Catfish is Excellent, Flathead Catfish is Good, Freshwater Drum is Excellent, Largemouth Bass is Good, Northern Pike is Good, Smallmouth Bass is Good, and White Bass is Good as well.

Heading South to the Mississippi River Pool 13 in Bellevue is reporting that the water level is receding to 11.1 feet. The water is stained and the water temperature is around 81 degrees. The DNR ramp in Bellevue is very close to being launchable for boats again. Fishing for Channel Catfish is Excellent, Flathead Catfish is Good, Freshwater Drum is Excellent, Largemouth Bass is Good, Smallmouth Bass is Good, White Bass is Excellent.

And finally Mississippi River Pool 14 is reporting that the water level is receding to near 10.7 feet at Fulton, 13.4 feet at Camanche, and 8.0 feet at LeClaire. Water temperature is around 82 degrees. The fishing for Channel Catfish is Good, Freshwater Drum is Excellent, Largemouth Bass is Good, Northern Pike is Good, Smallmouth Bass is Good, and White Bass is Good.

Please do keep in mind that the potential for severe weather this weekend could greatly impact the conditions for fishing, and could make the river unsuitable or even dangerous for anyone out on the Mississippi. Keep an eye on the weather reports and radars, and an ear out for any alerts or sirens if a storm does develop.