A small, colorful darter found in weedy lakes and slow streams across Michigan. More common in northern lakes than most darters. Occasionally caught on tiny jigs.
No stocking records are on file for Iowa Darter.
This is common for several reasons: this species may reproduce naturally and not require stocking (e.g. Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike), it may be managed under a different program not tracked here, or records may predate our database. For the most current data, check the Michigan DNR Stocking Database directly.