Seven Iowa lakes to fish this fall

The Iowa DNR would like to encourage the public to get out and enjoy Iowa's fantastic fishing opportunities.

Big Creek Lake, Polk County - Crappie will be close to the shoreline rock/rip-rap as the water temperature gets cooler.

Big Spirit Lake, Dickinson County - Fall is the perfect time to wade along the shore for walleyes.

Black Hawk Lake, Sac County - Good fall bluegill and crappie fishing along the shoreline; slowly jig around structure and any docks that are still in the water.

Clear Lake, Cerro Gordo County - Many Master Angler qualifying yellow bass (10 inches) are available to catch this fall.

Lake Anita, Cass County - Sow troll over and around road beds, rock reefs, rock piles, brush piles, and points for 8 to 9-inch bluegill and 10-inch black crappie.

Lake Belva Deer, Keokuk County - Largemouth bass, bluegill and crappie move closer to shore as water temperatures cool.

Lake Miami, Monroe County - Look for crappie and bluegill in brush piles and standing timber.