The Iowa Sportsman Podcast

The summer heat has settled across Iowa, and while it's slowed the fishing in many areas, there are still plenty of opportunities to put fish in the boat if you know where to go. In this week's Iowa Hunting and Fishing Report, Aaron McKinney shares the latest fishing conditions from bait shops across the state and highlights where anglers are still finding success. This week's report features upda...

The latest Iowa Hunting and Fishing Report is packed with fishing updates and outdoor ideas to help you make the most of the Fourth of July weekend. Host Aaron McKinney reports that despite the summer heat, fishing conditions remain excellent across Iowa, with anglers continuing to find success on a variety of species. Catfish action remains one of the biggest highlights statewide. Anglers targeti...

Welcome to this week's episode of the Iowa Hunting & Fishing Report. The fishing report centers on strong catfish action, especially flatheads and blues, in the Mississippi and Missouri Rivers and their tributaries. Feedback from several Iowa bait and tackle shops indicates excellent success on cut bait such as shad and carp, as well as live goldfish. Flatheads are performing particularly well...

The June 19th edition of the Iowa Hunting and Fishing Report delivers a concise, on-the-ground look at current fishing conditions across several of Iowa’s most popular destinations, with a clear emphasis on helping anglers plan successful summer outings while supporting local bait shops and guides. The report opens with a brief introduction from host Aaron McKinney, who frames this as a practical,...

The June 12 episode of the Iowa Hunting and Fishing Report features host Aaron with guest Shawn from Manson Lumber Bait and Tackle, focusing on current fishing conditions across Iowa and an instructional archery segment. Aaron opens with a rundown of regional fishing reports, emphasizing that many rivers remain high and muddy following recent heavy rains, particularly on the eastern side of the st...

The June 5 edition of the Iowa Hunting and Fish Report opens with an announcement that it is free fishing weekend in Iowa, running June 5–7. The host encourages listeners to take advantage of the opportunity to fish without a license, emphasizing time with family and friends, outdoor recreation, and the social aspect of fishing, even when the bite is slow. The report begins in southern Iowa with a...

The report provides an overview of late May fishing conditions across several key Iowa lakes and interior rivers, emphasizing strong multi-species action and early summer transitions. Warmer weather is beginning to push some species deeper, particularly walleye, but overall fishing remains productive statewide. The host highlights information gathered from four bait shops representing different re...

The May 22nd “Iowa Hunting & Fishing Report” provides a seasonal update focused on late May 22nd conditions, fishing opportunities across the state, and a brief personal note on hunting dogs. The host opens by highlighting favorable weather for both fishing and habitat work. With rain largely out of the forecast and a long Memorial Day weekend approaching, landowners are encouraged to finalize...

The Iowa Hunting and Fishing Report for May 15th provides updates on current fishing conditions across Iowa, highlights popular species and locations, and encourages outdoor participation. It also includes announcements about giveaways and promotes local bait and tackle shops. Fishing Conditions and Locations Crappie fishing is strong statewide, especially in smaller lakes and rivers. Trout fishin...

The episode features an in-depth fishing and outdoor report for early May across key destinations in Iowa, delivered from the perspective of an active angler who has been on the water. The conversation begins with a recap of the Iowa Walleye Opener on the Iowa Great Lakes, with particular focus on Spirit Lake. Listeners hear how nighttime proved most productive, with solid numbers of walleye and s...

In this inaugural episode of the Iowa Hunting and Fishing Report, host Aaron McKinney introduces a new weekly series presented by the Iowa Sportsman Magazine, focused on real-time field reports rather than secondhand information. He explains that each episode will highlight current conditions and productive locations across Iowa for both anglers and hunters. Aaron begins with the Des Moines River,...