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 largemouth bass For lake locations, maps and other information, go to  www.iowadnr.gov/Fishing/ FishingReports.aspx The Iowa Department of Natural Resources issues a weekly fishing report on Thursdays in an effort to provide the latest information heading into the weekend. The weekly fishing report is compiled from information gathered from local bait shops, angler creel surveys, and county and state parks staff. For current information, contact the district fisheries office at the phone number listed at the end of each district report. NORTHWEST Nelson Park Lake Channel Catfish - Fair: Anglers have had some luck using traditional catfish baits (e.g., dip baits, cut bait, chicken liver). Bluegill - Fair: Some keeper bluegills are being picked up near the dam. Largemouth Bass - Good: Anglers are catching largemouth bass off spinners and crawlers; some are above the 15 inch minimum length limit. Yellow Smoke Park Lake A hoop netting survey designed to c...

Great Lakes Temperature Map Click on the links below to jump to the report section that interests you most: Southeast Lower Peninsula Southwest Lower Peninsula Northeast Lower Peninsula Northwest Lower Peninsula Upper Peninsula The extremely warm weather is making fishing a little more difficult.  The walleyes are moving to deeper water.  Panfish such as bluegills and crappie were suspended along the weed beds in deeper water.  Good bass fishing continues on the inland lakes and along the Great Lakes.   SOUTHEAST LOWER PENINSULA Lake Erie:   Is producing some walleye for those trolling in 18 to 25 feet with crawler harnesses, spoons and crank baits although crawler harnesses worked best.  Fish were caught near the E-Buoy, Banana Dike, Fermi and Stony Point.  Perch fishing actually picked up and those using minnows with purple or pink beads while anchored in 15 to 20 feet off Brest Bay, Bolles Harbor and Stony Point caught fish. Le...