Take it Outside: Fish Iowa!: America’s Top Family Fishing And Boating Spots

Tuesday, February 23, 2016

America’s Top Family Fishing And Boating Spots

The Recreational Boating & Fishing Foundation (RBFF) is searching for the top 100 family fishing and boating spots across the nation, and four Iowa state parks are among those being considered. Iowans participating in the vote can ensure their favorite places to boat and fish are recognized nationally.

Iowa locations include Lake Macbride (Solon), Lake Pahoja (west of Larchwood), Little River Watershed Lake (west of Leon) and Green Valley Lake (northwest of Creston). Entrants can vote daily until March 27 for the three parks they feel offer the best experience based on family amenities, location and the likeliness to catch a fish or enjoy a day on the water. The parks with the most votes will be placed on the 2016 America’s Top 100 Family Fishing and Boating Spots list.

To learn more about the sweepstakes and to vote for your favorite parks, go to www.takemefishing.org.

Visit the Iowa DNR website for more information about each Iowa location including amenities, popular fish species and fish stocking information.

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Taking Kids Fishing Tips

Have fun
Take pictures
Keep the trip short - a couple hours at most
Make sure there are restrooms near
Choose a spot close to home
Emphasize that fishing is fun, catching is a bonus
Plan alternate activities to do if the weather turns bad or your child/children get bored
Take plenty of breaks
Leave your fishing rod at home - it is about the kids fishing
Pick a sunny day with moderate temperatures
Morning trips are best - the fish bite beter and kids have more energy
Pack plenty of snacks and drinks

Who needs a fishing license?

All anglers 16 years and older must have a fishing license to fish Iowa waters.

Yearly, seven-day, or 24-hour licenses are available. Licenses are sold at many locations including Dahls, Hy-Vee, Kmart, Wal-Mart, the county recorder, bait and tackle
shops, banks, sporting goods stores, gas stations or online through the IDNR at: http://www.iowadnr.gov/Fishing/FishingLicensesLaws.aspx

You may also call 1-800-367-1188 to purchase a license 24 hours a day.

License fees and an excise on fishing equipment fund stocking, shoreline and fish habitat improvement, construction and repair of fish jetties, fish surveys, and angler education programs.