newbie to the area, lookin for some advice

[vister]

I just moved here as my fiance' is attending DMU for a year of grad school. I am originally from central MN, so fishing is a pasttime of mine I am not going to pass up for a year! Just looking for some info regarding techniques and locations to get me started here. don't worry, i typically fish sportfish, so catch and release is something I practice regularly. I won't clean out your secret spot, just looking for a place to spend some time. maybe i can even fish with ya if ya don't mind! need a partner? anyone have any advice? thanx

Maybe even catfish, as I have never fished for them. Typically, I fish for pike and bass

[muc33]

Where are you living now?

[Whisker Trout Slayer]

DMU? What school is that?

[vister]

I currently live in west des moines. dmu is des moines university, school of osteopathic medicine. a medical school.

[TransplantedMO]

Hey, try Big Creek, Good Crappie fishing

[TransplantedMO]

I actually know a few people in that area in the medical field that are dying for people to go with them. If you need to get ahold of someone let me know. I don't think there are any secret spots the river has decent catfishing, and you can catch big carp if your willing in saylorville.

[caocao]

Red Rock Lake by Pella Municipal Airport. Fish by the dam, you'll catch Stripers, Flat Heads, Channels, white Bass, crappies, and more all day.