Et cetera : Benton County area Fishing Report

This fishing report is compiled from information gathered from local bait shops, angler creel surveys and county and state parks staff.

Cedar Lake, Cedar Rapids

Bluegill - Good: There are lots of 6-7 inch fish along the shore. Largemouth Bass - Fair: Fish plastics along shorelines.

Hannen Lake, southwest of Blairstown

Bluegill - Fair: Bluegills are spawning. Nice sized fish can be caught in the shallows. Largemouth Bass – Fair. Black Crappie - Slow: Look for suspended fish around deeper brush. Numbers are low, but size is good. 

Pleasant Creek Lake Palo

Walleye - Slow: Evenings are best. Bluegill - Fair: Use small jigs or worms in shallow pockets. Muskellunge – Slow. White Bass - Fair: Fish windblown points during the day or look for surface feeding fish towards evening.

Rodgers Park Lake Vinton
Bluegill - Good: Fish are up shallow spawning now. Small jigs and worms work best.Largemouth Bass – Slow.