Pool 13

River levels are still extremely low. When boating, please be careful to not back trailers off the back of ramps. Use the minimum amount of water to float boats off trailer. Water temps are in the lower 70's. Good fishing continues throughout the district and it is a perfect time to get out. If you have angling questions, please call Bellevue Fisheries Management at 563-880-8781.

The water level at Lock and Dam 13 is low and stable at Bellevue with levels near 3.5 feet. Water clarity is good, and the water temperature is around 70 degrees. Be careful not to back off the ramps in this extremely low water. Use the minimum amount of water to float boats on our ramps. It is very easy for instance to back off the Bellevue City Boat Ramp.

Bluegill - Excellent: People pitching small jigs with worms are catching gills off rock lines. Gills seem to be moving around a bit so keep moving if they do not bite right away.

Channel Catfish - Fair: Fish stick bait or worms along rock piles . In the lower parts of the pool try to concentrate in the stump fields or along the weed lines. Bigger cats may bite on cut bait but move often if not biting.

Freshwater Drum - Excellent: Simple egg sinker with a worm rig is the best way to catch abundant drum. Fish in moderate current areas.

Rainbow Trout - No Report: The kids fishing pond is unfishable as the vegetation has taken hold. The pond will be restocked this fall with trout when vegetation clears out.

Flathead Catfish - Fair: Flathead anglers have switched over to trot lines baited with Green Sunfish or Carp.

Largemouth Bass - Good: Fish along vegetation lines with plastics for the best success.

Smallmouth Bass - Excellent: Casting inline spinners or crank baits just off rock points has been good for smallmouth feeding in the rocks. Lots of small fish so use light tackle.

Walleye - Fair: Some walleyes are being picked up on wingdams but catch has been sporadic.

Black Crappie - Fair: Some nice crappies are being caught out of the sluggish deeper side channels. Usually anglers are targeting wood piles in the river using small minnows.

Northern Pike - Fair: Pike fishing should pike up this fall. Use gaudy white spinners.

White Bass - Good: White bass have been biting in the tailwater areas and can be seen feeding on minnows.

Source: Iowa DNR

River levels are still extremely low. When boating, please be careful to not back trailers off the back of ramps. Use the minimum amount of water to float boats off trailer. Water temps are in the lower 70's. Good fishing continues throughout the district and it is a perfect time to get out. If you have angling questions, please call Bellevue Fisheries Management at 563-880-8781.

Bluegill - Excellent: People pitching small jigs with worms are catching gills off rock lines. Gills seem to be moving around a bit so keep moving if they do not bite right away.

Channel Catfish - Fair: Fish stick bait or worms along rock piles . In the lower parts of the pool try to concentrate in the stump fields or along the weed lines. Bigger cats may bite on cut bait but move often if not biting.

Flathead Catfish - Good: Flathead anglers have switched over to trot lines baited with Green Sunfish or Carp.

Freshwater Drum - Excellent: Simple egg sinker with a worm rig is the best way to catch abundant drum. Fish in moderate current areas.

Rainbow Trout - No Report: The kids fishing pond is unfishable as the vegetation has taken hold. The pond will be restocked this fall with trout when vegetation clears out.

The water level at Lock and Dam 13 is low and stable at Bellevue with levels near 3.3 feet. Water clarity is good, and the water temperature is around 73 degrees. Be careful not to back off the ramps in this extremely low water. Use the minimum amount of water to float boats on our ramps. It is very easy for instance to back off the Bellevue City Boat Ramp.

Black Crappie - Good: Some nice crappies are being caught out of the sluggish deeper side channels. Usually anglers are targeting wood piles in the river using small minnows.

Largemouth Bass - Good: Fish along vegetation lines with plastics for the best success.

Northern Pike - Fair: Pike fishing should pike up this fall. Use gaudy white spinners.

Smallmouth Bass - Excellent: Casting inline spinners or crank baits just off rock points has been good for smallmouth feeding in the rocks. Lots of small fish so use light tackle.

Walleye - Fair: Some walleyes are being picked up on wingdams but catch has been sporadic.

White Bass - Good: White bass have been biting in the tailwater areas and can be seen feeding on minnows.

Source: Iowa DNR

River levels are extremely low. When boating, please be careful to not back trailers off the back of ramps. Use the minimum amount of water to float boats off trailer. Water temps are in the middle 70's. Good fishing continues throughout the district and it is a perfect time to get out. If you have angling questions, please call Bellevue Fisheries Management at 563-880-8781.

The water level at Lock and Dam 13 is low and stable at Bellevue with levels near 3.3 feet. Water clarity is good, and the water temperature is around 75 degrees. Be careful not to back off the ramps in this extremely low water. Use the minimum amount of water to float boats on our ramps. It is very easy for instance to back off the Bellevue City Boat Ramp.

Bluegill - Excellent: People pitching small jigs with worms are catching gills off rock lines. Gills seem to be moving around a bit so keep moving if they do not bite right away.

Rainbow Trout - No Report: The kids fishing pond is unfishable as the vegetation has taken hold. The pond will be restocked this fall with trout when vegetation clears out.

Channel Catfish - Fair: Fish stick bait or worms along rock piles . In the lower parts of the pool try to concentrate in the stump fields or along the weed lines. Bigger cats may bite on cut bait but move often if not biting.

Freshwater Drum - Excellent: Simple egg sinker with a worm rig is the best way to catch abundant drum. Fish in moderate current areas.

Flathead Catfish - Good: Flathead anglers have switched over to trot lines baited with Green Sunfish or Carp.

Smallmouth Bass - Excellent: Casting inline spinners just off rock points has been good for smallmouth feeding on minnows. Many smallmouth are also on the wingdams especially in this low water.

Largemouth Bass - Excellent: Fish along vegetation lines with plastics for the best success.

Walleye - Fair: Some walleyes are being picked up on wingdams but catch has been sporadic.

White Bass - Good: White bass have been biting in the tailwater areas and can be seen feeding on minnows.

Northern Pike - Fair: Try using flashy spinners near the confluence of cooler tributary streams. The better bite for pike seems to be in the evening hours.

Black Crappie - Good: Some nice crappies are being caught out of the sluggish deeper side channels. Usually anglers are targeting wood piles in the river using small minnows.

Source: Iowa DNR

River levels are extremely low. When boating, please be careful to not back trailers off the back of ramps. Use the minimum amount of water to float boats off trailer. Water temps are in the upper 70's. Good fishing continues throughout the district and it is a perfect time to get out. If you have angling questions, please call Bellevue Fisheries Management at 563-880-8781.

Bluegill - Excellent: Gills are concentrated in major side channels and along the main channel border. Fish in fallen tree piles with worms.

Channel Catfish - Good: Fish stick bait or worms along rock piles . In the lower parts of the pool try to concentrate in the stump fields or along the weed lines. Bigger cats may bite on cut bait but move often if not biting.

Rainbow Trout - No Report: The kids fishing pond is unfishable as the vegetation has taken hold. The pond will be restocked this fall with trout when vegetation clears out.

The water level at Lock and Dam 13 feet is stable at Bellevue and near 3.3 feet. Water clarity is good, and the water temperature is around 80 degrees. The Iowa DNR ramp is back open as the maintenance has been completed. Be careful not to back off the ramps in this extremely low water. Use the minimum amount of water to float boats on our ramps. It is very easy for instance to back off the Bellevue City Boat Ramp.

Flathead Catfish - Good: Flathead anglers have switched over to trot lines baited with Green Sunfish or Carp.

Freshwater Drum - Excellent: Simple egg sinker with a worm rig is the best way to catch abundant drum. Fish in moderate current areas.

Largemouth Bass - Excellent: Fish along vegetation lines with plastics for the best success.

Smallmouth Bass - Excellent: Casting inline spinners just off rock points has been good for smallmouth feeding on minnows. Many smallmouth are also on the wingdams especially in this low water.

Walleye - Fair: Some walleyes are being picked up on wingdams but catch has been sporadic.

Black Crappie - Good: Some nice crappies are being caught out of the sluggish deeper side channels. Usually anglers are targeting wood piles in the river using small minnows.

Northern Pike - Fair: Try using flashy spinners near the confluence of cooler tributary streams. The better bite for pike seems to be in the evening hours.

White Bass - Good: White bass have been biting in the tailwater areas and can be seen feeding on minnows.

Source: Iowa DNR

River levels are fairly steady but low. When boating, please be careful to not back trailers off the back of ramps. Use the minimum amount of water to float boats off trailer. Water temps are in the low 80's. Good fishing is occurring throughout the district and it is a perfect time to get out. If you have angling questions, please call Bellevue Fisheries Management at 563-880-8781.

The water level at Lock and Dam 13 feet is stable at Bellevue and near 3.7 feet. Water clarity is good, and the water temperature is around 80 degrees. The Iowa DNR ramp is back open as the maintenance has been completed. Be careful not to back off the ramps in this very low water. Use the minimum amount of water to float boats on our ramps.

Bluegill - Good: Fish worms along rock lines for abundant bluegills.

Rainbow Trout - No Report: The kids fishing pond is unfishable as the vegetation has taken hold. The pond will be restocked this fall with trout when vegetation clears out.

Channel Catfish - Good: Fish stick bait or worms along rock piles . In the lower parts of the pool try to concentrate in the stump fields or along the weed lines. Bigger cats may bite on cut bait but move often if not biting.

Freshwater Drum - Excellent: Simple egg sinker with a worm rig is the best way to catch abundant drum. Fish in moderate current areas.

Flathead Catfish - Good: Flathead anglers have switched over to trot lines baited with Green Sunfish or Carp.

Smallmouth Bass - Excellent: Casting inline spinners just off rock points has been good for smallmouth feeding on minnows. Many smallmouth are also on the wingdams especially in this low water.

Largemouth Bass - Excellent: Fish along vegetation lines with plastics for the best success.

Walleye - Fair: Some walleyes are being picked up on wingdams but catch has been sporadic.

White Bass - Good: White bass have been biting in the tailwater areas and can be seen feeding on minnows.

Northern Pike - Fair: Try using flashy spinners near the confluence of cooler tributary streams. The better bite for pike seems to be in the evening hours.

Black Crappie - Good: Some nice crappies are being caught out of the sluggish deeper side channels. Usually anglers are targeting wood piles in the river using small minnows.

Source: Iowa DNR

A slight bump in water levels this week but the River is still low. When boating, please be careful to not back trailers off the back of ramps. Use the minimum amount of water to float boats off trailer. Water temps are in the upper 70's. Good fishing is occurring throughout the district and it is a perfect time to get out. If you have angling questions, please call Bellevue Fisheries Management at 563-880-8781.

Bluegill - Fair: Fish worms along rock lines for abundant bluegills.

The water level at Lock and Dam 13 feet is stable at Bellevue and near 4.9 feet. Water clarity is good, and the water temperature is around 78 degrees. The Iowa DNR ramp is back open as the maintenance has been completed. Be careful not to back off the ramps in this very low water. Use the minimum amount of water to float boats on our ramps.

Channel Catfish - Good: Fish stick bait or worms along rock piles . In the lower parts of the pool try to concentrate in the stump fields or along the weed lines.

Flathead Catfish - Good: Flathead anglers have switched over to trot lines baited with Green Sunfish or Carp.

Freshwater Drum - Excellent: Simple egg sinker with a worm rig is the best way to catch abundant drum. Fish in moderate current areas.

Rainbow Trout - No Report: The kids fishing pond is unfishable as the vegetation has taken hold. The pond will be restocked this fall with trout when vegetation clears out.

Smallmouth Bass - Excellent: Casting inline spinners just off rock points has been good for smallmouth feeding on minnows. Many smallmouth are also on the wingdams especially in this low water.

Largemouth Bass - Excellent: Fish along vegetation lines with plastics for the best success.

Northern Pike - Fair: Try using flashy spinners near the confluence of cooler tributary streams. The better bite for pike seems to be in the evening hours.

Walleye - Fair: Some walleyes are being picked up on wingdams but catch has been sporadic.

White Bass - Good: White bass have been biting in the tailwater areas and can be seen feeding on minnows.

Source: Iowa DNR

The river water levels continue to be stable but very low. When boating, please be careful to not back trailers off the back of ramps. Use the minimum amount of water to float boats off trailer. Water temps are in the mid 80s. Good fishing is occurring throughout the district and it is a perfect time to get out. If you have angling questions, please call Bellevue Fisheries Management at 563-880-8781.

The water level at Lock and Dam 13 feet is stable at Bellevue and near 3.3 feet. Water clarity is good, and the water temperature is around 82 degrees. The Iowa DNR ramp is back open but minor maintenance may occur again in the near future. Be careful not to back off the ramps in this very low water. Use the minimum amount of water to float boats on our ramps.

Bluegill - Fair: Fish worms along rock lines for abundant bluegills.

Rainbow Trout - No Report: The kids fishing pond is unfishable as the vegetation has taken hold. The pond will be restocked this fall with trout when vegetation clears out.

Channel Catfish - Good: Fish stick bait or worms along rock piles . In the lower parts of the pool try to concentrate in the stump fields or along the weed lines.

Freshwater Drum - Excellent: Simple egg sinker with a worm rig is the best way to catch abundant drum. Fish in moderate current areas.

Flathead Catfish - Good: Folks are using live bullheads or bluegills to catch flathead catfish in the tailwater areas. Jigging spoons are also effective.

Smallmouth Bass - Excellent: Casting inline spinners just off rock points has been good for smallmouth feeding on minnows. Many smallmouth are also on the wingdams especially in this low water.

Largemouth Bass - Excellent: Lots of bass biting in the marina areas and backwater lakes. Some fish are moving out onto the vegetation lines and can be picked up with plastic baits.

Walleye - Fair: Some walleyes are being picked up on wingdams but catch has been sporadic.

White Bass - Good: White bass have been biting in the tailwater areas and can be seen feeding on minnows.

Northern Pike - Fair: Try using flashy spinners near the confluence of cooler tributary streams. The better bite for pike seems to be in the evening hours.

Source: Iowa DNR

The river water levels continue to be stable but very low. When boating, please be careful to not back trailers off the back of ramps. Use the minimum amount of water to float boats off trailer. Water temps are in the mid 80s. Good fishing is occurring throughout the district and it is a perfect time to get out. If you have angling questions, please call Bellevue Fisheries Management at 563-880-8781.

The water level at Lock and Dam 13 feet is stable at Bellevue and near 3.9 feet. Water clarity is good, and the water temperature is around 84 degrees. The Iowa DNR ramp is back open but minor maintenance may occur again in the near future. Be careful not to back off the ramps in this very low water. Use the minimum amount of water to float boats on our ramps.

Bluegill - Fair: Fish worms along rock lines for abundant bluegills.

Rainbow Trout - No Report: The kids fishing pond is unfishable as the vegetation has taken hold. The pond will be restocked this fall with trout when vegetation clears out.

Channel Catfish - Good: Fish stick bait or worms along rock piles . In the lower parts of the pool try to concentrate in the stump fields or along the weed lines.

Freshwater Drum - Excellent: Simple egg sinker with a worm rig is the best way to catch abundant drum. Fish in moderate current areas.

Flathead Catfish - Good: Folks are using live bullheads or bluegills to catch flathead catfish in the tailwater areas. Jigging spoons are also effective.

Smallmouth Bass - Excellent: Casting inline spinners just off rock points has been good for smallmouth feeding on minnows. Many smallmouth are also on the wingdams especially in this low water.

Largemouth Bass - Excellent: Lots of bass biting in the marina areas and backwater lakes. Some fish are moving out onto the vegetation lines and can be picked up with plastic baits.

Walleye - Fair: Some walleyes are being picked up on wingdams but catch has been sporadic.

White Bass - Good: White bass have been biting in the tailwater areas and can be seen feeding on minnows.

Northern Pike - Fair: Try using flashy spinners near the confluence of cooler tributary streams.

The river water levels continue to be stable but very low. When boating, please be careful to not back trailers off the back of ramps. Use the minimum amount of water to float boats off trailer. Water temps are in the mid 80s. Good fishing is occurring throughout the district and it is a perfect time to get out. If you have angling questions, please call Bellevue Fisheries Management at 563-880-8781.

The water level at Lock and Dam 13 feet is stable at Bellevue and near 4.7 feet. Water clarity is good, and the water temperature is around 82 degrees. The Iowa DNR ramp is back open but minor maintenance may occur again in the near future. Be careful not to back off the ramps in this very low water. Use the minimum amount of water to float boats on our ramps.

Bluegill - Fair: Fish worms along rock lines for abundant bluegills.

Channel Catfish - Good: Fish stick bait or worms along rock piles . In the lower parts of the pool try to concentrate in the stump fields or along the weed lines.

Rainbow Trout - No Report: The kids fishing pond is unfishable as the vegetation has taken hold. The pond will be restocked this fall with trout when vegetation clears out.

Flathead Catfish - Good: Folks are using live bullheads or bluegills to catch flathead catfish in the tailwater areas. Jigging spoons are also effective.

Freshwater Drum - Excellent: Simple egg sinker with a worm rig is the best way to catch abundant drum. Fish in moderate current areas.

Largemouth Bass - Excellent: Lots of bass biting in the marina areas and backwater lakes. Some fish are moving out onto the vegetation lines and can be picked up with plastic baits.

Smallmouth Bass - Excellent: Casting inline spinners just off rock points has been good for smallmouth feeding on minnows. Many smallmouth are also on the wingdams especially in this low water.

Walleye - Fair: Some walleyes are being picked up on wingdams but catch has been sporadic.

White Bass - Good: White bass have been biting in the tailwater areas and can be seen feeding on minnows.

Northern Pike - Fair: Try using flashy spinners near the confluence of cooler tributary streams. The better bite for pike seems to be in the evening hours.

Source: Iowa DNR

The river water levels continue to be stable. Water temps are in the upper 70's to low 80's. Good fishing is occurring throughout the district and it is a perfect time to get out. If you have angling questions, please call Bellevue Fisheries Management at 563-880-8781.

The water level at Lock and Dam 13 feet is stable at Bellevue and near 4.2 feet. Water clarity is good, and the water temperature is around 79 degrees. The Iowa DNR ramp is back open but minor maintenance may occur again in the near future.

Bluegill - Good: Fish worms along rock lines for abundant bluegills.

Channel Catfish - Fair: Fish stick bait or worms along rock piles . In the lower parts of the pool try to concentrate in the stump fields or along the weed lines.

Rainbow Trout - No Report: The kids fishing pond is unfishable as the vegetation has taken hold. The pond will be restocked this fall with trout when vegetation clears out.

Flathead Catfish - Good: Folks are using live bullheads or bluegills to catch flathead catfish in the tailwater areas. Jigging spoons are also effective.

Freshwater Drum - Excellent: Simple egg sinker with a worm rig is the best way to catch abundant drum.

Largemouth Bass - Excellent: Lots of bass biting in the marina areas and backwater lakes. Some fish are moving out onto the vegetation lines and can be picked up with plastic baits.

Smallmouth Bass - Excellent: Casting inline spinners just off rock points has been good for smallmouth feeding on minnows.

Walleye - Good: Some walleyes are being picked up on wingdams but catch has been sporadic.

White Bass - Good: White bass have been biting in the tailwater areas and can be seen feeding on minnows.

Northern Pike - Good: Try using flashy white spinner baits for pike. Real nice sized pike are being caught this year. Be prepared with long nose pliers and wire jaw spreaders to safely get these toothy fish off your hooks. Pike can be encountered in all habitat types.

The river water levels continue to be stable. Water temps are in the low 80s. Good fishing is occurring throughout the district and it is a perfect time to get out. If you have angling questions, please call Bellevue Fisheries Management at 563-880-8781.

Bluegill - Good: Fish worms along rock lines for abundant bluegills.

Channel Catfish - Good: Fish stick bait or worms along rock piles . In the lower parts of the pool try to concentrate in the stump fields or along the weed lines.

Rainbow Trout - No Report: The kids fishing pond is unfishable as the vegetation has taken hold. The pond will be restocked this fall with trout when vegetation clears out.

The water level at Lock and Dam 13 feet is stable at Bellevue and near 4.3 feet. Water clarity is good, and the water temperature is around 79 degrees. The Iowa DNR ramp is back open but minor maintenance may occur again in the near future.

Flathead Catfish - Good: Folks are using live bullheads or bluegills to catch flathead catfish in the tailwater areas. Jigging spoons are also effective.

Freshwater Drum - Excellent: Simple egg sinker with a worm rig is the best way to catch abundant drum. Fish in moderate current areas.

Largemouth Bass - Excellent: Lots of bass biting in the marina areas and backwater lakes. Some fish are moving out onto the vegetation lines and can be picked up with plastic baits.

Northern Pike - Good: Try using flashy white spinner baits for pike. Real nice sized pike are being caught this year. Be prepared with long nose pliers and wire jaw spreaders to safely get these toothy fish off your hooks. Pike can be encountered in all habitat types.

Smallmouth Bass - Excellent: Casting inline spinners just off rock points has been good for smallmouth feeding on minnows.

Walleye - Good: Some walleyes are being picked up on wingdams but catch has been sporadic.

White Bass - Good: White bass have been biting in the tailwater areas and can be seen feeding on minnows.

Source: Iowa DNR

The river has stabilized throughout the district. Water temps have warmed into upper 70's to low 80's. Good fishing is occurring throughout the district and it is a perfect time to get out. If you have angling questions, please call Bellevue Fisheries Management at 563-880-8781.

The water level at Lock and Dam 13 feet is stable at Bellevue and near 4.7 feet. Water clarity is good, and the water temperature is around 79 degrees. The Iowa DNR ramp is back open but minor maintenance may occur again in the near future.

Bluegill - Good: Fish worms along rock lines for abundant bluegills.

Channel Catfish - Fair: Fish stick bait or worms along rock piles for abundant channel cats.

Flathead Catfish - Good: Folks are using live bullheads or bluegills to catch flathead catfish in the tailwater areas. Jigging spoons are also effective.

Freshwater Drum - Excellent: Simple egg sinker with a worm rig is the best way to catch abundant drum.

Largemouth Bass - Excellent: Lots of bass biting in the marina areas and backwater lakes. Some fish are moving out onto the vegetation lines and can be picked up with plastic baits.

Northern Pike - Good: A few pike are being picked up in many different types of habitat. Try using flashy white spinner baits for pike. As water warms pike often move near cooler tributary streams.

Rainbow Trout - No Report: The kids fishing pond is unfishable as the vegetation has taken hold. The pond will be restocked this fall with trout when vegetation clears out.

Smallmouth Bass - Excellent: Casting inline spinners just off rock points has been good for smallmouth feeding on minnows.

Walleye - Good: Some walleyes are being picked up on wingdams but catch has been sporadic.

White Bass - Good: White bass have been biting in the tailwater areas and can be seen feeding on minnows.

Source: Iowa DNR