As of March 22, 2025, fishing conditions in the Dubuque, Iowa area on the Mississippi River are improving. Water levels are steady at 6.8 feet at the Dubuque Lock and Dam and 9.0 feet at the Railroad Bridge, with water temperatures around 42°F. Northern Pike and Walleye are actively biting, with anglers reporting catches using jigs and minnow rigs, especially near the Oleary’s area in upper Pool 12. Exercise caution near shorelines and areas with current due to rapidly warming temperatures and deteriorating ice conditions. For the latest updates, consult the Iowa Department of Natural Resources’ weekly fishing report.