With flathead catfish spawning season underway and National Catfish Day set for June 25, many Iowans have trophy fish on their minds. National Catfish Day was established in 1987 by President Ronald ...

DES MOINES - Iowans nearly wore out their 'Gone fishing” signs last year. Iowa anglers fished a total of 10.5 million days in 2018, according to state Department of Natural Resources officials. That ...

Iowa’s statewide fishing report on Dec. 4, 2025. This content is restricted to subscribers of OutdoorNews.com. If you are ...

SIOUX CITY (KTIV) - Those of you who want to go fishing but have yet to buy a license, don’t worry, because this weekend there is free fishing in Iowa. The Iowa Department of Natural Resources says ...

Iowa sold 24 percent more fishing licenses in 2020, boosting state revenue and reversing what had been a downward trend in the pastime over the last decade. Fishing enthusiasts say they hope increased ...

Smallmouth fishing continues to be excellent on crankbaits in areas of swift current near rocky points in Pools 10 and 11. Drum fishing is also excellent in these areas using worms or night crawlers.

Iowa 4-H is launching a new statewide fishing club, designed for Iowa youth in grades 4-12. This immersive program aims to deepen participants’ understanding of aquatic life found in Iowa, focusing on ...

Grab your fishing pole and get ready for a reel-y good time: it's Iowa's annual free fishing weekend. The Iowa Department of Natural Resources' free fishing weekend allows Iowans to get the experience ...

Picture one of those Family Circus cartoons that show little Billy's very circuitous path to anywhere at all with a fat, black, dashed line that always ends up — much later — back where he started.