*updated post from June, 2022* Enjoy the Great Outdoors on Clear Lake BY: RACHEL WUMKES It's free fishing weekend in Clear Lake, Iowa. The perfect time to put a line in the water and try your luck at catching the big one! Fishing, also referred to as angling, is the sport of catching fish in either fresh or salt water. ...
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Tagged Fish in Clear Lake
Catch Fish & Win Prize Money BY: RACHEL WUMKES Fishing is one of those fun, outdoor activities that anyone can enjoy. While serious anglers may disagree, even the most unskilled person can throw in a line and come away with a fish. Fishing in Clear Lake, however, offers an added element of excitement. This is...
Heartland Muskies Annual Spring Tournament
Your chance to snag a big muskie! BY: RACHEL WUMKES Fishing is one of the top activities on Clear Lake. Anglers from far and wide peruse the water throughout the year in hopes to catch a big one. The yellow bass and walleye fishing is so good, they’ll practically jump in your boat. But the big guys, the elusive Muskie,...
Iowa’s Walleye Challenge
Here Fishy, Fishy, Fishy! BY: RACHEL WUMKES Angling enthusiasts are invited to participate in the ultimate fishing competition. The Iowa Walley Challenge runs from May 1st to June 30th as part of a state-wide research project. Designed to get a better sense of the walleye population across the state of Iowa, this...
Ice Fishing Tournaments on Clear Lake
For those “hooked” on fishing BY: RACHEL WUMKES Ice fishing has come a long way over the years. What started out as people cutting holes into the frozen Great Lakes for the sole purpose of finding food has morphed into a family pastime and/or sport. Although a lot of people DO eat what they catch! I began my research on...
Anglers invade Clear Lake!!
photocredit: Yellow Bass Bonanza BY: RACHEL SMITH Early to Bed. Early to Rise. Fish all Day. Tell big Lies. Clear Lake will be invaded this weekend. Fisherman, looking to win the big bucks and incredible prizes, will soon pull into town in droves. With their shacks, their poles, their fancy gadgets and...
A Hard-Water Angler’s Dream Come True
photocredit: militaryhuntingandfishing.com BY: RACHEL SMITH Finally, there’s ice! It seems to be a little late in the year, but the dropping temps at night have given the lake a chance to firm up. And the ice fishermen in the area are like kids in a candy store. Ice fishing is a fun, inexpensive activity for...