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March 24, 2021Lewis, Iowa |  By: Brennen LaMastres

Iowa DNR predicts good fishing season for catfish


LEWIS, Iowa - A rough winter season may lead to an opportunistic spring fishing season for catfish anglers.

Fisheries Biologist for the Iowa Department of Natural Resources Bryan Hayes explained to KXCV/KRNW that snow covered ice conditions cause "fish kills" due to lack of oxygen, but catfish take advantage of the situation.

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Hayes adds that you should fish on the windier side of waters, because that's where the dead fish and warmer waters will accumulate.