Toby Franks set the record for largest spotted bass caught in Iowa. Franks' fish came in at 2.32 lbs. and 16 inches, breaking the previous record set in 2021 of 2 lbs. and 16 inches.

Water level is 6.95 feet low and fairly clear. Water temperature in the mid-80s. Crappie guide Blake Ostreich says crappie fishing is good. Fish are still in a summer pattern but there are a few fish ...

Chasing summer time crappie can be one of the best bites of the year! / Kaleb Brown Chasing crappies is one of my favorite things to do. Crappie are abundant in lakes all over the country, aggressive ...

Six rods are better than one when it comes to catching summertime crappie at Beaver Lake. Mitch Glenn of Garfield sometimes sets out even more fishing rods for trolling crank baits that lure crappie ...

Fishing duo Cole and Jay enjoy raw crappie fishing that delivers a boatload of slabs. Loni Anderson's cause of death revealed 'Vote him out!': Town hall erupts in anger at Nebraska GOP congressman FBI ...

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WTVF) — Terry Peoples goes on a Dale Hollow fishing trip with Kentucky Guide Services Preston and Krystal Cleary and Southern Woods and Waters Contributor Nathan Vatter. Deep water ...

Central Iowa offers numerous fishing opportunities, especially in metro areas with ponds often located in parks. Iowa's Free Fishing Weekend (June 6-8) allows fishing without a license, and some ...

Sometimes, agonizing over the perfect reel to pair with a technique-specific rod is fun. Other times, you want to buy a complete setup and go fishing. That’s where a crappie combo comes in handy. It’s ...

How to find and catch spawning crappies in shallow water this spring using these proven tips, baits, and locations to maximize your early-season crappie bite ...

Crappie fishing is picking up at Ross Barnett Reservoir as fish move shallow to spawn. Anglers are catching large numbers of good-sized crappie, with some exceeding two pounds. While recent storms ...

The Midwest falls right in the middle of the most scenic and productive fishing spots for any state in the US. The state has plenty of lakes, rivers and reservoirs in which anglers of all skill levels ...