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Des Moines River (Saylorville to Redrock)


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Friday, Aug 14 2026
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Friday, Aug 14 2026



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Channel Catfish - Good: Catfishing on the river has been good for both channels and flatheads. Anglers are catching fish on live bait and cut bait. White Bass - Good: Cast twister tails, swimbaits, spoons and in-line spinners below the dams in Des Moines. Wiper (Hybrid Striped Bass) - Good: Try twister tails, swimbaits or live minnows on jigs below the dams in Des Moines and below Red Rock.

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Des Moines River (Saylorville to Redrock)

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