Iowa DNR Weekend Fishing Report – 8/22-8/24

Mississippi River Pool 12
Water level is rising to near 9.1 feet at Dubuque Lock and Dam and 11.3 feet at the RR Bridge. Water is stained and vegetation is floating. Water temperature around 77 degrees. For fishing, the Black Crappie – Slow, Channel Catfish – Excellent, Flathead Catfish – Good, Freshwater Drum – Excellent, Largemouth Bass – Good, Smallmouth Bass – Fair, and White Bass – Good.

Mississippi River Pool 13
Water level is rising to near 10 feet at Bellevue. Water is stained, but fishable. Water temperature is around 77 degrees. Tributary streams like the Maquoketa River are still stained from recent rains. For fishing, the Channel Catfish – Excellent, Flathead Catfish – Good, Freshwater Drum – Good, Largemouth Bass – Good, Smallmouth Bass – Fair, Walleye – Fair, and White Bass – Good.

Mississippi River Pool 14
Water level is rising to near 9.3 feet at Fulton, 12.2 feet at Camanche, and near 9.9 feet at LeClaire. Water temperature is near 78 degrees. The Wapsi River is running somewhat turbid and greatly influencing water clarity on Pool 14. Lots of floating vegetation is hampering some fishing. Channel Catfish – Excellent, Freshwater Drum – Good, Largemouth Bass – Good, Northern Pike – Fair, Smallmouth Bass – Good, and White Bass – Good. River may need to clear up a bit before great fishing returns.

For the full fishing report, please visit the DNR’s website here: https://www.iowadnr.gov/weekly-fishing-report