What a long and beautiful fall Iowans have experienced, and it appears there will be more. Fall is a great time to catch fish in Iowa’s rivers. A unique angling challenge is hidden around every bend.

“You are never far from one of Iowa’s many rivers,” said Greg Gelwicks, interior rivers research biologist with the Iowa Department of Natural Reourses. “Fall is a great time to give them a try.”

Fish become more active and hungry when the stream temperature drops.