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DNR Survey Shows Iowans Are Fishing More And Majority Are Pleased With Opportunities When Compared To More Than A Decade Ago

The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reports Iowans spent two million more days fishing on the state’s waterways compared to over a decade ago. Responsive Management, a natural resource and outdoor recreation surveyor, recently completed a study with 1,600 licensed anglers, which asked where they fish, how often, what they fish for and their opinions on the DNR’s fisheries management efforts. That survey estimated Iowans fished for 10.5 million days in 2018, an increase of 2.2 million days when compared to data collected in 2007. The most popular place for anglers to cast their lines was in the Mississippi River, followed by private ponds, the Cedar River, Clear Lake and the Des Moines River. Approximately two-thirds of fishermen and women chose to fish at lakes, while 59 percent visited Iowa’s many streams and rivers. More than half of those surveyed said they fished primarily for bass, and nearly three-fourths indicated they sought panfish. Bluegill, walleye, largemouth bass and channel catfish were the species most commonly sought by anglers. Over 65 percent of anglers rated fishing in Iowa and access to inland rivers and streams as good to excellent. Nearly eight of 10 agreed they got their money’s worth when buying an Iowa fishing license. A link to the full 2018 Iowa Angler Survey can be found by following the link included with this story on our website.

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