Five Degrees Of Opportunity

When water temperatures reach a certain 5-degree window, Iowa's largemouth bass awake. Will

The Smallies Of Maquoketa

Streaming through eastern Iowa toward its confluence with the mighty Mississippi, the clear,

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Central Iowa's Big-Water Walleyes

Concealed beneath the surface of this region's large lakes and reservoirs lie some of the

Blue-Chip Bets For Iowa's Alpha 'Gills

Feisty, abundant and relatively easy to catch, bluegills offer the chance to catch a lot of

Catfish Travels

Thanks to a handful of transmitters and a few antennas, Iowa anglers can catch a fleeting

Big Creek Lake's Walleye Secret

It's no secret that Iowa's Big Creek Lake brims with small and midsized walleyes, but few

Seeing Spots On Lake Macbride

This angling destination just south of Cedar Rapids boasts Iowa's only thriving population of

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'Eyes On Iowa

Don't let winter weather keep you off the water this year. Tap these nine walleye waters for a

Think Small For Big Iowa Bass

Big water doesn't always translate into big bass. Here's a handful of small Iowa waters with

Best Bets For Eastern Iowa Stream Smallies

The meandering streams of eastern and northeastern Iowa hold the promise of some of the best

Finding Flood-Level Walleyes

High water levels from spring rainfall don't have to signal fishing frustration. Use the

Iowa's Frontier Crappie Fishing

Traditionally known for walleyes and perch, Iowa's northwestern waters are harboring more