Iowa Fishing???

[Gundigest]

I am moving to Iowa City for the summer and I was wonder if there was any good fishing in the area? I fish for bass and panfish mainly but I hardly ever keep bass. What good lakes are in the area or within an hour or two?

I appreciate any information.

[jepcho]

I live in northern Iowa so I cant help you a whole lot but if panfish is what you're after, any of the pits around should have plenty. Good luck wherever you go!

[Carpmaster]

How about catfish???????

[obby1]

Coralville dam is supposed to have some pretty good action. I have never fished it, but there are all species there, and I know that the crappies can be really good. I live in Dubuque, so I usually stick to the river for my bass fishing. If you want some more info on that let me know, and I can help you out.

[Carpmaster]

Where is that from Iowa City? Gundigest and I will both be out there this summer and any help and info is great!

[obby1]

I am pretty sure it is straight north of town. You get on highway one and go north for a while (5-10 miles) You will see a sign that says coralville dam and you will take a left. That is all I know about it.

[obby1]

As far as catfish the river that runs through town, the cedar, has some good catfishing. Find the log piles and eddys and you should find them.