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 ...

The rainbow trout spawn, the backbone of Iowa’s trout program, takes up much of December and January. Roughly 750,000 eggs ...

Here’s a look at the Iowa fishing report from across the state on Nov. 25, 2025. This content is restricted to subscribers of ...

Central Iowa's waterways will never be confused with the 10,000 lakes boasted by Minnesota, but that doesn’t mean there aren’t some quality fishing opportunities close to home — maybe more than people ...

The DNR continues to improve habitat and trout genetics, resulting in natural spawning in over 100 streams in Northeast Iowa.

Don’t have a fishing license in Iowa? That’s not a problem thanks to free fishing weekend. Iowans can pack their coolers and favorite fishing rods and head out to the water June 7-9 as part of the ...

Turtle Lake is a public access lake that sits on the west side of West Lake and serves as a vital waterway to different areas ...

CLEAR LAKE, Iowa — The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has initiated treatment of Clear Lake with the aquatic herbicide Sonar A.S. to combat the invasive Eurasian watermilfoil.

Marv Feigenspan enjoys a fishing trip to the Lake Macbride State Park fishing pier near Solon in March 2024. (The Gazette) Buy Photo The Gazette offers audio versions of articles using Instaread. Some ...

The Capitol’s dome is seen during the first day of the legislative session at the Iowa State Capitol in Des Moines on Jan. 13. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette) Buy Photo The Gazette offers audio versions of ...