Mississippi River LD12 Fishing Report
Based on live releases/levels and local weather.
Plan Mississippi River LD12 (IA) trips with real-time outflow, lake elevation, and weather pulled from public USACE sensors near Bellevue. See species notes and where-to-fish access points.
Mississippi River LD12 snapshot
Mississippi River at Lock and Dam 12 (Bellevue,IA) Mississippi River LD12 sits near Bellevue, IA and is monitored by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers MVR district. Coordinates: 42.2592°, -90.4222°. Also known as MI12.
- Latest release
- 68,724 CFS
- Recorded 2026-06-18 19:00 UTC
- Latest lake level
- 12.17 ft
- Recorded 2026-06-18 19:00 UTC
Very high release: dangerous near outlets and below the dam. Avoid swift water and follow posted warnings.
Source: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers CWMS public feeds. See the Mississippi River LD12 water level & flow charts for 7‑day history.