An Iowa Department of Natural Resources official said warm winter weather degraded ice quality, making ice fishing unsafe ...

The Iowa Department of Natural Resources said on Tuesday that ice fishing is not advised across much of the state after a ...

An 8-year-old boy fell through the ice while fishing at an Appanoose County farm pond Monday. The Appanoose County Sheriff’s ...

The Iowa Department of Natural Resources is recommending a 5% increase in hunting, fishing and trapping license fees to keep pace with inflation and increasing costs. License fees go to the state's ...

With flathead catfish spawning season underway and National Catfish Day set for June 25, many Iowans have trophy fish on their minds. National Catfish Day was established in 1987 by President Ronald ...

OKOBOJI, Iowa (KTIV)— The weekend’s cold snap has made ice on Iowa Great Lakes thick enough for fishing, ending the wait for ...

Conservation efforts continue at what was once an active gravel mining site, now transformed into a recreational area, as ...

For those north of Iowa Highway 3, the Iowa DNR advises anglers to check ice thickness as they go and avoid dark or discolored ice. The department recommends at least four inches of quality ice for ...

Outdoor adventure awaits you at this Illinois state park. Known for some of the best fishing, this park has miles of hiking ...