June 12th Iowa Hunting & Fishing Report

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 state. A report from Oakland Bait and Tackle notes very strong catfish action on stink bait and dip baits, with expectations that the bite will transition toward live and cut bait as water levels fall and clarity improves. From Clark’s in Central City, Aaron relays that the river bite is slower due to high, dirty water, but ponds and lakes are producing well. Anglers targeting these waters are finding panfish, bass, and walleye, provided they are willing to move and search. The episode then shifts into an archery how-to segment. Aaron explains that after deer and turkey seasons, bows often drift out of tune, making it important to recheck paper tune before serious practice or hunting preparation. He demonstrates shooting through paper to confirm straight arrow flight, showing the difference between a clean tear that indicates a well-tuned setup and a slightly tail-right tear that suggests minor tuning issues. From there, he walks through sighting in using the “chase your arrow” principle: moving the sight in the same direction as the miss—left, right, up, or down—to bring groups back to center. He stresses that significant timing or tuning problems should be handled by a professional bow technician, while sight adjustments are straightforward for most shooters. Returning to the fishing discussion, Shawn details what anglers can expect from his local waters. He reports excellent walleye action on Brushy Creek, steady crappie and muskie fishing on Twin Lakes following extensive carp removal, and a revitalized walleye bite on Storm Lake. Kennedy (Badger) Lake is highlighted as a strong crappie option and an especially good choice for taking kids fishing. The episode closes with Aaron thanking Shawn for his local insight and announcing three giveaway winners, whose prizes will be shipped after social media follow-up.   Podcasts - The Iowa Sportsman Below is the link for the episode on Podbean, Give us a Follow! Hunting & Fishing Report June 12th | The Iowa Sportsman Podcast