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Waterbody	District	Comments	Date
Casey Lake (aka Hickory Hills Lake)	Northeast	Ice fishing conditions improved over this last week but anglers are still encouraged to use extreme caution when entering onto ice. The Cedar River in Bremer County has been producing some catches of walleye. Trout streams are in excellent condition here in N.E. Iowa. For more information contact the N.E. District Office at 563-927-3276.	02/16 08:24
Casey Lake (aka Hickory Hills Lake)	Northeast	Ice conditions have improved on Casey Lake with reports of 5"- 6" of good ice. Anglers have been reported fishing most of the week. Please use extreme caution with variations in ice thickness over the entire lake.	02/16 08:24
Casey Lake (aka Hickory Hills Lake)	Northeast	Bluegill - Fair: Concentrate near submerged structure near the east end of the dam.	02/16 08:24
Cedar River (above Nashua)	Northeast	Ice depths vary depending on the lake. Anglers are reminded to use extreme caution when going out on the ice. Temperaures in the mid 30's are forecasted and sunny for the weekend. Sounds like a good one to get out and enjoy northeast Iowa's many angling treasures. Please contact Decorah Fish Hatchery at 563-382-8324 for more local information or if you've been out.	02/16 11:00
Cedar River (above Nashua)	Northeast	Few anglers have been out this week.	02/16 11:00
Cedar River (above Nashua)	Northeast	Bluegill - No Report:	02/16 11:00
Cedar River (above Nashua)	Northeast	Crappie - No Report:	02/16 11:00
Cedar River (above Nashua)	Northeast	Walleye - No Report:	02/16 11:00
Cedar River (above Nashua)	Northeast	Northern Pike - Slow: Dead chubs are producing fish.	02/16 11:00
Cedar River (above Nashua)	Northeast	Smallmouth Bass - No Report:	02/16 11:00
Cedar River (Nashua to La Porte City)	Northeast	Ice fishing conditions improved over this last week but anglers are still encouraged to use extreme caution when entering onto ice. The Cedar River in Bremer County has been producing some catches of walleye. Trout streams are in excellent condition here in N.E. Iowa. For more information contact the N.E. District Office at 563-927-3276.	02/16 08:24
Cedar River (Nashua to La Porte City)	Northeast	There have been reports of anglers catching some walleye on the Cedar River in upper Bremer County.	02/16 08:24
Cedar River (Nashua to La Porte City)	Northeast	Walleye - Fair: Jig tipped with a minnow is a good combination this time of year for walleye, concentrate on the deeper overwintering holes.	02/16 08:24
Decorah District Streams	Northeast	Ice depths vary depending on the lake. Anglers are reminded to use extreme caution when going out on the ice. Temperaures in the mid 30's are forecasted and sunny for the weekend. Sounds like a good one to get out and enjoy northeast Iowa's many angling treasures. Please contact Decorah Fish Hatchery at 563-382-8324 for more local information or if you've been out.	02/16 11:00
Decorah District Streams	Northeast	Continuing mild winter weather has made for pleasant late morning and afternoon fly fishing outings. Sub-surface trout have been taken on Copper Johns, Olive Wooly Buggers and Light Spruces. Rising winter trout have recently been taken on small midge patterns, Thread Wraps and Griffith's Gnats. Our small amount of northeast Iowa snowfall provides for fairly easy streamside walking.	02/16 11:00
Lake Hendricks	Northeast	Ice depths vary depending on the lake. Anglers are reminded to use extreme caution when going out on the ice. Temperaures in the mid 30's are forecasted and sunny for the weekend. Sounds like a good one to get out and enjoy northeast Iowa's many angling treasures. Please contact Decorah Fish Hatchery at 563-382-8324 for more local information or if you've been out.	02/16 11:00
Lake Hendricks	Northeast	Bluegill - Slow:	02/16 11:00
Lake Hendricks	Northeast	Crappie - Slow:	02/16 11:00
Lake Hendricks	Northeast	Lake Hendricks has 10-12 inches of ice. Best time to fish is morning and evening. Waxworms are the bait of choice. Fish are still hanging around the bottom of the lake and are in about 8 feet of water.	02/16 11:00
Lake Hendricks	Northeast	Yellow Perch - Slow:	02/16 11:00
Lake Meyer	Northeast	Ice depths vary depending on the lake. Anglers are reminded to use extreme caution when going out on the ice. Temperaures in the mid 30's are forecasted and sunny for the weekend. Sounds like a good one to get out and enjoy northeast Iowa's many angling treasures. Please contact Decorah Fish Hatchery at 563-382-8324 for more local information or if you've been out.	02/16 11:00
Lake Meyer	Northeast	Watch out for springs on the lake. They are beginning to open and the ice around them is thin. Anglers are finding fish in 6 to 7ft. of water but catches are spotty. Some deeper water is also producing fish.	02/16 11:00
Lake Meyer	Northeast	Bluegill - Slow: 6 to 7 inch fish are common on a small jig tipped with a waxworm.	02/16 11:00
Lake Meyer	Northeast	Crappie - Slow: Anglers are catching 10 to 11 inch crappies on waxworms.	02/16 11:00
Lake Meyer	Northeast	Yellow Perch - Fair: Perch over 1/2 lb were caught over the weekend.	02/16 11:11
Lake Meyer	Northeast	Northern Pike - Slow: Anlgers were using tip-ups to catch northern.	02/16 11:12
Manchester District Streams	Northeast	Ice fishing conditions improved over this last week but anglers are still encouraged to use extreme caution when entering onto ice. The Cedar River in Bremer County has been producing some catches of walleye. Trout streams are in excellent condition here in N.E. Iowa. For more information contact the N.E. District Office at 563-927-3276.	02/16 08:24
Manchester District Streams	Northeast	Trout streams remain in excellent condition here in the N.E. District. Snow loss has been gradual which has made for good fishing conditions.	02/16 08:24
Mississippi River Pool 10	Northeast	Ice thickness is 8-10 in most places but recent warm sunny weather is beginnig to weaken the ice. The warm temeratures this week may create unsafe dark ice and deteriorating shoreline conditions.	02/16 10:59
Mississippi River Pool 10	Northeast	Approximately 10 inches of ice exists in most areas and Johnson Slough in the Sny Magill area is still accessible but use caution with the upcoming warm sunny days. Ambrough Slough has has reports of fair panfishing success. Bussey Lake has some water on top of the ice . Use caution along the shoreline and spring areas. Anglers have been able to access the tailwaters at the Lynxville boat ramp.	02/16 10:59
Mississippi River Pool 10	Northeast	Bluegill - Good: Good catches of bluegills in the Sny magill area and Bussey Lake with a lot of sorting.	02/16 10:59
Mississippi River Pool 10	Northeast	Crappie - Fair: Some nicer sized crappies are being reported in the the Sny Magill area..	02/16 10:59
Mississippi River Pool 10	Northeast	Sauger - Good: Anglers were able to access the tailwaters at Lynxville and reported good catches of sauger over the past week	02/16 10:59
Mississippi River Pool 10	Northeast	Walleye - Fair: A few walleyes reported being caught in the tailwaters	02/16 10:59
Mississippi River Pool 10	Northeast	Yellow Perch - Fair: Perch may be getting more active in the late season at Norwegian and Sandbar.	02/16 11:14
Mississippi River Pool 11	Northeast	Ice thickness is 8-10 in most places but recent warm sunny weather is beginnig to weaken the ice. The warm temeratures this week may create unsafe dark ice and deteriorating shoreline conditions.	02/16 10:59
Mississippi River Pool 11	Northeast	Although ice fishing opportunities still exist in Pool 11 on Mud Lake and Sunfish Lake, warm sunny weather may weaken ice. Caution should be used along shorelines particularly if trying to get to Zollicoffer. Some anglers have been boating from Guttenberg over to ice fish in Swift slough with some success. The DNR and City ramps are open in Guttenberg.	02/16 10:59
Mississippi River Pool 11	Northeast	Sauger - Good: Decent catches of sauger lately with a lot of sorting.	02/16 10:59
Mississippi River Pool 11	Northeast	Bluegill - Good: Decent catches of bluegill in Sunfish Lake and Zollicoffers with some sorting.	02/16 10:59
Mississippi River Pool 12	Northeast	Open water conditions persist in the Tailwaters of Pools 12 through 15. Limited backwater fishing has been occurring, but please take care as ice is marginal to support people in many places.	02/22 08:36
Mississippi River Pool 12	Northeast	Tailwater fishing continues in Pool 12. Ice fishing is limited; please review ice safety tips before venturing out on ice. Tailwater stage is at 5.2 and stable at Dubuque.	02/22 08:36
Mississippi River Pool 12	Northeast	Sauger - Good: Fishing is occurring in Lock 11 tailwater, Many small saugers are being caught with a few larger ones being taken are larger plastics.	02/22 08:36
Mississippi River Pool 12	Northeast	Bluegill - Good: Last ice is often real good for panfish, but ice fishing conditions are marginal in many places. Please know ice safety rules before venturing out anywhere on the ice!	02/22 08:36
Mississippi River Pool 13	Northeast	Open water conditions persist in the Tailwaters of Pools 12 through 15. Limited backwater fishing has been occurring, but please take care as ice is marginal to support people in many places.	02/22 08:36
Mississippi River Pool 13	Northeast	Tailwater stage at Bellevue is stable at 5.2 feet. Boats can launch from the City Ramp and at the DNR ramp. Ice fishing is limited, please review ice safety tips before venturing out on ice.	02/22 08:36
Mississippi River Pool 13	Northeast	Bluegill - Fair: Michelson's landing in lower Pool 13 continues to have some decent ice fishing. Please take care as ice is getting marginal in many places.	02/22 08:36
Mississippi River Pool 13	Northeast	Sauger - Good: Angers are catching small sauger in the tailwaters using a three way rig with a minnow or a jig and minnow. A lot of fish are being caught but many are small. A boat can be launched in the tailwater but ice flows from above the dam may hinder navigation a bit.	02/22 08:36
Mississippi River Pool 14	Northeast	Open water conditions persist in the Tailwaters of Pools 12 through 15. Limited backwater fishing has been occurring, but please take care as ice is marginal to support people in many places.	02/22 08:36
Mississippi River Pool 14	Northeast	Tailwater is completely open, but skim ice may hamper launching Tailwater stage is 4.3 and stable at Fulton Illinois. Limited ice fishing was reported as ice is in poor condition in many locations.	02/22 08:36
Mississippi River Pool 14	Northeast	Sauger - Good: Anglers catching many small sauger and an occasional walleye below Lock and Dam 13. Many using three ways with a minnow. Some also report using ring worms on a jig.	02/22 08:44
Mississippi River Pool 15	Northeast	Open water conditions persist in the Tailwaters of Pools 12 through 15. Limited backwater fishing has been occurring, but please take care as ice is marginal to support people in many places.	02/22 08:36
Mississippi River Pool 15	Northeast	Water level at LeClair is 4.6 feet and stable. No fishing was reported for Pool 15.	02/22 08:36
Mississippi River Pool 9	Northeast	Ice thickness is 8-10 in most places but recent warm sunny weather is beginnig to weaken the ice. The warm temeratures this week may create unsafe dark ice and deteriorating shoreline conditions.	02/16 10:59
Mississippi River Pool 9	Northeast	Approximately 10 inches of ice exists in most areas but use caution with the upcoming warm sunny days. Use caution along the shoreline and spring areas.	02/16 10:59
Mississippi River Pool 9	Northeast	Bluegill - Good: Bite has slowed, with periods of good fishing activity mostly in the afternooon. Good reports out of New Albin for bluegills on waxworms.	02/16 10:59
Mississippi River Pool 9	Northeast	Crappie - Fair: Reports from anglers on Shore slough and Phillipi are catching a few nice crappies on waxworms.	02/16 10:59
Volga Lake	Northeast	Ice depths vary depending on the lake. Anglers are reminded to use extreme caution when going out on the ice. Temperaures in the mid 30's are forecasted and sunny for the weekend. Sounds like a good one to get out and enjoy northeast Iowa's many angling treasures. Please contact Decorah Fish Hatchery at 563-382-8324 for more local information or if you've been out.	02/16 11:00
Volga Lake	Northeast	Bluegill - Slow:	02/16 11:00
Volga Lake	Northeast	Volga Lake ice depths vary.	02/16 11:00
Volga Lake	Northeast	Crappie - Slow: Fish are being caught on waxworms.	02/16 11:00
Wapsi River (state line to Tripoli)	Northeast	Ice depths vary depending on the lake. Anglers are reminded to use extreme caution when going out on the ice. Temperaures in the mid 30's are forecasted and sunny for the weekend. Sounds like a good one to get out and enjoy northeast Iowa's many angling treasures. Please contact Decorah Fish Hatchery at 563-382-8324 for more local information or if you've been out.	02/16 11:00
Wapsi River (state line to Tripoli)	Northeast	Anglers are having good luck catching northerns through the ice around the Frederika area and the S curves.	02/16 11:00
Wapsi River (state line to Tripoli)	Northeast	Northern Pike - Fair: Anglers are using dead chubs for best results.	02/16 11:00
Beeds Lake	Northwest	For more fishing information in the north central area contact the Clear Lake Fish and Wildlife office at 641-357-3517.	02/16 08:58
Beeds Lake	Northwest	Ice thickness is 8 to 12 inches. Bluegills are biting on wax worms.	02/16 09:48
Black Hawk District Farm Ponds	Northwest	Ice conditions remain variable at lakes in the Black Hawk District. Snow on the ice has created some wet spots at many of the lakes. For information contact Ben Wallace or Don Herrig at the Black Hawk District Office in Lake View at 712-657-2638.	02/16 10:34
Black Hawk District Farm Ponds	Northwest	Anglers were reporting good catches of bluegill, crappie, and largemouth bass at farm ponds in the Woodbury County area. Small jigs, any color, baited with a wax worm were working. Make sure to use a light set up. Ice thickness was ranging from 2 to 6 inches.	02/16 10:42
Black Hawk Lake	Northwest	Ice conditions remain variable at lakes in the Black Hawk District. Snow on the ice has created some wet spots at many of the lakes. For information contact Ben Wallace or Don Herrig at the Black Hawk District Office in Lake View at 712-657-2638.	02/16 10:34
Black Hawk Lake	Northwest	There are many pockets of open water around the lake. Waterfowl are keeping many of these pockets open.	02/16 10:34
Brushy Creek Lake	Northwest	Ice conditions remain variable at lakes in the Black Hawk District. Snow on the ice has created some wet spots at many of the lakes. For information contact Ben Wallace or Don Herrig at the Black Hawk District Office in Lake View at 712-657-2638.	02/16 10:34
Brushy Creek Lake	Northwest	12 inches of ice was reported off the campground earlier in the week, with 6 to 8 inches of ice reported elsewhere. 8.5 to 9 inch crappie were being caught. Ice conditions are not good out in the middle of the lake.	02/16 10:34
Clear Lake	Northwest	For more fishing information in the north central area contact the Clear Lake Fish and Wildlife office at 641-357-3517.	02/16 08:58
Clear Lake	Northwest	Ice thickness is 6 to14 inches. Yellow bass are biting on jigging spoons tipped with a minnow or cut bait. Anglers are having success fishing in 8 to 12 feet of water out from the state dock on the north shore of the main lake. A few keeper walleyes are being caught using the same method. The best bite has been in the morning. Small yellow bass and some crappie are being caught on minnows fished out from the Lynne Lorenzen boat ramp in the little lake. You have to keep moving to stay on the fish	02/16 08:58
Crawford Creek Impoundment	Northwest	Ice conditions remain variable at lakes in the Black Hawk District. Snow on the ice has created some wet spots at many of the lakes. For information contact Ben Wallace or Don Herrig at the Black Hawk District Office in Lake View at 712-657-2638.	02/16 10:34
Crawford Creek Impoundment	Northwest	Anglers are reporting about 7 inches of good ice at Crawford Creek. Anglers are catching good numbers of bluegill and a few crappie. The bluegill are running 7 to 9 inches in length.	02/16 10:39
Crystal Lake	Northwest	For more fishing information in the north central area contact the Clear Lake Fish and Wildlife office at 641-357-3517.	02/16 08:58
Crystal Lake	Northwest	Ice thickness is 10 to 12 inches. Blue gills 6-8 inches are biting on wax worms. Largemouth bass and a few northern pike are biting on minnows.	02/16 08:58
Lake Cornelia	Northwest	For more fishing information in the north central area contact the Clear Lake Fish and Wildlife office at 641-357-3517.	02/16 08:58
Lake Cornelia	Northwest	Ice thickness is 9 to 11 inches. Small yellow bass and white bass are biting on minnows.	02/16 08:58
Lake Smith	Northwest	For more fishing information in the north central area contact the Clear Lake Fish and Wildlife office at 641-357-3517.	02/16 08:58
Lake Smith	Northwest	Ice thickness is 11 to 14 inches. Anglers have been catching bluegills up to 8 inches but a lot of sorting is involved. Best bite is from mid afternoon on.	02/16 08:58
Little Wall Lake	Northwest	For more fishing information in the north central area contact the Clear Lake Fish and Wildlife office at 641-357-3517.	02/16 08:58
Little Wall Lake	Northwest	Ice thickness is 6 to 11 inches. Stay away from the south end of the lake where there is open water and unsafe ice. Fishing has slowed but still catching some crappies, bluegills, and yellow bass.	02/16 08:58
Moorland Pond	Northwest	Ice conditions remain variable at lakes in the Black Hawk District. Snow on the ice has created some wet spots at many of the lakes. For information contact Ben Wallace or Don Herrig at the Black Hawk District Office in Lake View at 712-657-2638.	02/16 10:34
Moorland Pond	Northwest	The next trout stocking for Moorland Pond has been postponed and moved to March 24th due to poor ice conditions.	02/16 10:34
Oldham Lake	Northwest	Ice conditions remain variable at lakes in the Black Hawk District. Snow on the ice has created some wet spots at many of the lakes. For information contact Ben Wallace or Don Herrig at the Black Hawk District Office in Lake View at 712-657-2638.	02/16 10:34
Oldham Lake	Northwest	Fishing was reported to be slow at Oldham.	02/16 10:43
Savery Pond	Northwest	Ice conditions remain variable at lakes in the Black Hawk District. Snow on the ice has created some wet spots at many of the lakes. For information contact Ben Wallace or Don Herrig at the Black Hawk District Office in Lake View at 712-657-2638.	02/16 10:34
Savery Pond	Northwest	Fishing was reported to be slow at Savery.	02/16 10:42
Silver Lake (Worth)	Northwest	For more fishing information in the north central area contact the Clear Lake Fish and Wildlife office at 641-357-3517.	02/16 08:58
Silver Lake (Worth)	Northwest	Yellow perch 3 to 10 inches are biting on small jigs tipped with a wax worms. Silver Lake is undergoing a lake renovation project this winter. The fishing regulations have been relaxed. Anglers with a valid fishing license may take fish by any means except dynamite, poison, electroshocking, or any stupefying substances. The daily bag and minimum length restrictions are lifted	02/16 08:58
Storm Lake (incl Little Storm Lake)	Northwest	Ice conditions remain variable at lakes in the Black Hawk District. Snow on the ice has created some wet spots at many of the lakes. For information contact Ben Wallace or Don Herrig at the Black Hawk District Office in Lake View at 712-657-2638.	02/16 10:34
Storm Lake (incl Little Storm Lake)	Northwest	There are pockets of open water and many seams throughout the lake. Ice conditions remain variable. Check the ice frequently if fishing on Storm Lake. Special walleye regulations at Storm Lake are 3 walleye per day, all fish between 17 and 22 inches must be released, and only one walleye over 22 inches may be kept.	02/16 10:34
Storm Lake (incl Little Storm Lake)	Northwest	Walleye - Fair: Anglers are catching a good number of walleye mostly in 5 FOW. Many of the fish are 11 to 14 inches, but some are in the 15 to 16.5 inch range. Deadsticking has been working. Also try a super duper tipped with a minnow head.	02/16 10:34
Big Hollow Lake	Southeast	For more information on the above lakes call the Lake Darling Fisheries Office at (319) 694-2430.	02/15 01:32
Big Hollow Lake	Southeast	Unsafe ice conditions and some open water.	02/15 01:32
Cedar River (Cedar Rapids to Moscow)	Southeast	Ice conditions in the area are extremely variable. Some bodies of water may have safe ice and some do not. For more information, contact the Lake Macbride Fisheries Station at 319-624-3615.	02/16 09:12
Cedar River (Cedar Rapids to Moscow)	Southeast	The river is open but fishing reports are not available.	02/16 09:12
Cedar River (Cedar Rapids to Moscow)	Southeast	Ice conditions in the area are extremely variable. Some bodies of water may have safe ice and some do not. For more information, contact the Lake Macbride Fisheries Station at 319-624-3615.	02/16 12:12
Cedar River (Cedar Rapids to Moscow)	Southeast	The river is open but fishing reports are not available.	02/16 12:12

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