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How to Catch the Fish You Want! Before you hit the water, you need to know what you are going to try to catch and how.  This Iowa DNR link has the best information about all the fish you can find in Iowa's waters.  What they like to eat, and experts tips on what bait or lure works best!!  Go to: http://www.iowadnr.gov/fish/iafish/iafish.html

Where to Fish When you and your adult helper are ready to hit the water, where should you go?  Check out this Iowa DNR Link to point you in the right direction: http://www.iowadnr.gov/fish/fishing/fishia.html

Iowa DNR Fishing News  These pages give you up-to-date information on fishing forecasts, current hotspots, news releases, events, and trout stream stocking. Also look for the Iowa fishing quiz, consumption advisories, exotic invaders and water quality.

Regulations Every good angler is always aware of current regulations because he/she knows that the regulations are there to help protect the resource.  Check out the Iowa DNR's fishing regulations at: http://www.iowadnr.gov/fish/regulations/iafshregs.html

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