The Hawkeye State's Hardwater Highways

Tap Iowa's interstate network this winter to make the most of our ice-fishing. Where do the

Great Lakes, Great Ice-Fishing

The Iowa Great Lakes -- Spirit, West Okoboji and East Okoboji -- are home to a variety of

Iowa's Urban Ice-Fishing Adventures

Urban ice means more than just slick roads when you head out for hardwater fun. (February 2007)

In Search Of Iowa's Alpha 'Gill

You can catch bluegills out of nearly every pond, lake and stream in the Hawkeye State -- but

Iowa's Best Iced-Up Panfishing

Bluegills and crappies are both staples of our hardwater action, and if the weather

Rich Patterson

The Future Of Iowa's Fisheries

Iowa Department of Natural Resources fisheries chief Marion Conover and fisheries research

Rich Patterson

Hammering Hawkeye Slabs: The 2007 Crappie Forecast

Iowa's crappie fishing will be excellent again this year, and anglers all over the state have

Iowa's Through-The-Ice Channel Cats

Summertime's not the only time for taking the Hawkeye State's channel catfish: You can catch

Iowa's Icy Bull 'Gills

If you're willing to make the extra effort, some mighty big bluegills wait for you under the

The Best Of Iowa Crappies

No matter where you live in the Hawkeye State, worthwhile crappie fishing won't be far away

Wayne Keenan

Best Bets for Catching Crappies

Spring brings crappies into the shallows, which makes for fast action and fun fishing. We'll

2006 Iowa Fishing Calendar

Every month of the year, fine fishing opportunities can be found throughout Iowa. We've sorted