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How to Read Our Weekly Iowa Fishing Report

DNR’s weekly fishing report is broken down by counties or regions – northwest, northeast, Mississippi river, southeast and southwest.

You can check the activity of your favorite lake or stretch of river within each region, including which species are being caught, a rating of the bite (slow, fair, good or excellent), as well as a hot bait or lure pattern.

Fishing reports may include information on stream or river flows (and if it is rising or dropping), ice conditions, depths that fish are biting (watch for trends if this changes), or safety issues like if the water suddenly becomes shallow in spots.

Fishing Podcasts

Each month, Jeff Kopaska of the Iowa DNR and Ross Peterson from KXnO Sports Fanatics get together to talk about fishing opportunities, seasons and events in Iowa and around the Midwest. They are often joined by other DNR staff and guest speakers.

The links below are the podcast recordings of their conversations, and can also be found on the iHeartRadio app.

2023 Podcast Links

January 2023 Fishing Report - ice fishing tips and safety, winter community trout stockings and fish stocking requests and data

February 2023 Fishing Report - tips for getting your gear ready for spring fishing, Mid Iowa Bassmasters Fishermen's Swap Meet, Iowa Walleye Challenge and new state record orangespotted sunfish

March 2023 Fishing Report -  spring community trout stockings, Iowa Walleye Challenge, Hook n" Paddle Passport, early season river fishing for walleyes and lake fishing for ice-out catfish

April 2023 Fishing Report - AJ Winter, Iowa DNR Outdoor Skills Specialist joins us to preview spring outdoor activities, plus trout stocking and walleye gillnetting

May 2023 Fishing Report - Clear Lake fishing, shovelnose sturgeon sampling, Iowa Wallaye Challenge local prizes and Hook n' Paddle Passport launch

June 2023 Fishing Report - Free Fishing Weekend, fishing community ponds, tips for kayak fishing

July 2023 Fishing Report - local angler, Richared Grimes joins us to talk about the Iowa Walleye Challenge, plus Des Moines area community fishing spots and the Hook n' Paddle Passport 

August 2023 Fishing Report - we answer questions posed by some central Iowa listeners, plus trout fishing and the Iowa State Fair

September 2023 Fishing Report - Chad Dolan, Iowa DNR fisheries biologist joins us with an update on the Lake Geode restoration project, plus fall fish stockings

December 2023 Fishing Report - 2024 Midwest Walleye Challenge preview, plus fishing Christmas gift ideas

February 2022 Fishing Report - Zak Slagle from the Ohio DNR joins us to talk about walleye populations, fishing and surveys at Lake Erie; plus plans for the Midwest Fish & Wildlife Conference hosted by Iowa DNR is Des Moines mid-February

March 2022 Fishing Report - Ben Neely, Kansas fishery biologist joins us to talk about a recent research project to determine if live scope sonar technology leads to anglers catching more/bigger fish; plus spring community trout stockings

April 2022 Fishing Report - new state record smallmouth buffalo, plus tips for catching trout in community fishing ponds and annual walleye gillnetting efforts

June 2022 Fishing Report - fishing tips and hotspots, plus sturgeon sampling on the Cedar River, Free Fishing Weekend and Iowa Walleye Challenge

August 2022 Fishing Report - live from the Iowa State Fair; stop by the aquarim in the DNR building to see fish from across Iowa; plus local fishing information 

September 2022 Fishing Report - new community fishing ponds, fishing sampling and fishing tournaments 

October 2022 Fishing Report - fish diet research, fishing tournaments and the big walleye controversy on Lake Erie; plus fall fishing tips

November 2022 Fishing Report - Mike Siepker joins us to talk trout - stockings, spawning, management and more

December 2022 Fishing Report - Hank Kholer joins us to talk about his One4Water trip and new book; plus ice fishing season preview

January 2021 Fishing Report - Kevan Paul joins us to talk about ice fishing on Clear Lake

February 2021 Fishing Report - fishing in community ponds, plus hybrid striped bass in Big Creek, and the hot yellow perch bite at Clear Lake

March 2021 Fishing Report - Corey Goldsworthy from the Minnesota DNR joins us to talk about the fishing options at Lake Superior, plus ice-out catfishing

April 2021 Fishing Report - Jay Rudacille, Iowa DNR Warm and Coolwater Fish Culture Supervisor, joins us to talk about the annual spring walleye collection, production and stocking, plus spring community trout stockings and fun fishing stories

May 2021 Fishing Report - Hank Kohler joins us to talk about his upcoming paddling trip from central Minnesota down the Mississippi River to the Gulf of Mexico to make people aware of and seek donations for clean water projects

July 2021 Fishing Report - Fish Local Community Fishing Program and river catfishing tips, plus trout stream sampling

September 2021 Fishing Report - freshwater drum fishing on the Mississippi River, plus drift fishing for crappie and recap of Iowa State Fair aquarium and courtyard presentations

October 2021 Fishing Report - fall fishing tips, plus fall community trout stockings annouced again this year and upcoming trout angler survey

December 2021 Fishing Report - Eric Brinkman, asssistant chief of aquatic conservation in Arkansas, joins us to talk about managing alligator gar in the Red River; plus the Iowa Urban Trout Challenge on urban/community trout locations through December 31, 2021.

Iowa Fishing Report

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Cedar River (above Nashua) Northeast Most area rivers and streams are low with some ice along edges. Majority of lakes and ponds covered with 2-4 inches of ice. Temperatures rising through weekend with upper 40's for highs and 30's for lows may cause some ice to melt. Opening shotgun deer season starts Saturday and ends Wednesday. For more information, please call the Chuck Gipp Decorah Fish Hatchery at 563-382-8324. 12/05 10:47
Cedar River (above Nashua) Northeast Impoundments and areas with no current have about 1 to 4 inches of ice. Check ice depths often. A variety of fish taking waxworms or minnows. 12/05 10:47
Cedar River (above Nashua) Northeast Smallmouth Bass - Fair: Use a hook tipped with a minnow or nightcrawler. 12/05 10:47
Cedar River (above Nashua) Northeast Walleye - Fair: Anglers using live baits finding success. 12/05 10:47
Cedar River (above Nashua) Northeast Black Crappie - Good: Find fish in backwater areas or areas with no current. Use minnow under a bobber. 12/05 10:47
Cedar River (above Nashua) Northeast Most area rivers are low with ice along edges or on pools. Majority of lakes and ponds covered with 2-4 inches of ice. Snow forecast for Friday into Saturday. Temperatures rising through weekend with upper 30's for highs and teen's for lows. Second shotgun deer season starts Saturday and ends Sunday, December 22. For more information, please call the Chuck Gipp Decorah Fish Hatchery at 563-382-8324. 12/11 08:50
Cedar River (above Nashua) Northeast Impoundments and areas with no current have about 1 to 4 inches of ice. Check ice depths often especially in areas with current. A variety of fish taking waxworms or minnows. 12/11 08:50
Cedar River (above Nashua) Northeast Black Crappie - Good: Find fish in backwater areas or areas with no current. Use minnow under a bobber. 12/11 08:50
Cedar River (above Nashua) Northeast Smallmouth Bass - Good: Use a hook tipped with a minnow or nightcrawler. 12/11 08:50
Cedar River (above Nashua) Northeast Walleye - Good: Anglers using live baits finding success. 12/11 08:50
Decorah District Streams Northeast Most area rivers and streams are low with some ice along edges. Majority of lakes and ponds covered with 2-4 inches of ice. Temperatures rising through weekend with upper 40's for highs and 30's for lows may cause some ice to melt. Opening shotgun deer season starts Saturday and ends Wednesday. For more information, please call the Chuck Gipp Decorah Fish Hatchery at 563-382-8324. 12/05 10:47
Decorah District Streams Northeast A good trout stream will stay open during cold weather. Avoid walking on cleared gravel areas in faster moving water. These are brook and brown trout nests or redds. Many trout streams flow through public areas where hunting occurs. Wear plenty of orange so hunters can see you. 12/05 10:47
Decorah District Streams Northeast Brook Trout - Slow: Brook trout more interested in spawning than feeding making catching more difficult. Dabbling a fly through narrow vegetated runs or find a deeper pool above a beaver dam may grab a brooks attention. 12/05 10:47
Decorah District Streams Northeast Brown Trout - Good: Try using flies or crankbaits imitating minnows or other small trout. 12/05 10:47
Decorah District Streams Northeast Rainbow Trout - Good: With the end of catchable trout stocking, plenty of fish remain in the stream to confound anglers. A small chunk of worm or cheese under a bobber fished through a deeper hole may turn a rainbow head. Cut line on deeply hooked fish if returning to water. 12/05 10:47
Decorah District Streams Northeast Most area rivers are low with ice along edges or on pools. Majority of lakes and ponds covered with 2-4 inches of ice. Snow forecast for Friday into Saturday. Temperatures rising through weekend with upper 30's for highs and teen's for lows. Second shotgun deer season starts Saturday and ends Sunday, December 22. For more information, please call the Chuck Gipp Decorah Fish Hatchery at 563-382-8324. 12/11 08:50
Decorah District Streams Northeast A good trout stream will stay open during cold weather. Avoid walking on cleared gravel areas in faster moving water. These are brook and brown trout nests or redds. Many trout streams flow through public areas where hunting occurs. Wear plenty of orange so hunters can see you. 12/11 08:50
Decorah District Streams Northeast Brook Trout - Slow: Brook trout more interested in spawning than feeding making catching more difficult. Dabbling a fly through narrow vegetated runs or find a deeper pool above a beaver dam may grab a brooks attention. 12/11 08:50
Decorah District Streams Northeast Brown Trout - Good: Try using flies or crankbaits imitating minnows or other small trout. 12/11 08:50
Decorah District Streams Northeast Rainbow Trout - Good: With the end of catchable trout stocking, plenty of fish remain in the stream to confound anglers. A small chunk of worm or cheese under a bobber fished through a deeper hole may turn a rainbow head. Cut line on deeply hooked fish if returning to water. 12/11 08:50
Lake Hendricks Northeast Most area rivers and streams are low with some ice along edges. Majority of lakes and ponds covered with 2-4 inches of ice. Temperatures rising through weekend with upper 40's for highs and 30's for lows may cause some ice to melt. Opening shotgun deer season starts Saturday and ends Wednesday. For more information, please call the Chuck Gipp Decorah Fish Hatchery at 563-382-8324. 12/05 10:47
Lake Hendricks Northeast Black Crappie - Good: Live baits working well. 12/05 10:47
Lake Hendricks Northeast With cold weather, Lake Hendricks iced over. It currently has about 4-5 inches of ice. Please avoid the area around the aerator. Few anglers out. 12/05 10:47
Lake Hendricks Northeast Bluegill - Good: Use a small piece of waxworm under a bobber. 12/05 10:47
Lake Hendricks Northeast Most area rivers are low with ice along edges or on pools. Majority of lakes and ponds covered with 2-4 inches of ice. Snow forecast for Friday into Saturday. Temperatures rising through weekend with upper 30's for highs and teen's for lows. Second shotgun deer season starts Saturday and ends Sunday, December 22. For more information, please call the Chuck Gipp Decorah Fish Hatchery at 563-382-8324. 12/11 08:50
Lake Hendricks Northeast Warm weekend weather did little to melt ice. It currently has about 4-5 inches of ice. Please avoid the area around the aerator. 12/11 08:50
Lake Hendricks Northeast Black Crappie - Good: Live baits working well. 12/11 08:50
Lake Hendricks Northeast Bluegill - Good: Use a small piece of waxworm under a bobber. 12/11 08:50
Lake Meyer Northeast Most area rivers and streams are low with some ice along edges. Majority of lakes and ponds covered with 2-4 inches of ice. Temperatures rising through weekend with upper 40's for highs and 30's for lows may cause some ice to melt. Opening shotgun deer season starts Saturday and ends Wednesday. For more information, please call the Chuck Gipp Decorah Fish Hatchery at 563-382-8324. 12/05 10:47
Lake Meyer Northeast Black Crappie - No Report: 12/05 10:47
Lake Meyer Northeast Bluegill - No Report: 12/05 10:47
Lake Meyer Northeast Water clarity excellent with minimal ice depths. Use extreme caution when going out on first ice. Check depths often. Few anglers fishing this lake this week. 12/05 10:47
Lake Meyer Northeast Most area rivers are low with ice along edges or on pools. Majority of lakes and ponds covered with 2-4 inches of ice. Snow forecast for Friday into Saturday. Temperatures rising through weekend with upper 30's for highs and teen's for lows. Second shotgun deer season starts Saturday and ends Sunday, December 22. For more information, please call the Chuck Gipp Decorah Fish Hatchery at 563-382-8324. 12/11 08:50
Lake Meyer Northeast Bluegill - Good: Find fish about 1 foot off bottom near woody debris. Use small piece of worm, wax worms, or spikes. 12/11 08:50
Lake Meyer Northeast Water clarity excellent with 2-3 inch ice depths. Use extreme caution when going out on first ice. Check depths often. 12/11 08:50
Lake Meyer Northeast Black Crappie - Good: Find fish about 1 foot off bottom near woody debris. Use small minnow or jig for best luck. 12/11 08:50
Manchester District Streams Northeast Interior rivers remain at low levels and fishing has been slow. Trout streams remain in excellent condition and provide great angling opportunities for both rainbow and brown trout. For further information contact your local bait shops for additional information. 12/05 08:34
Manchester District Streams Northeast Trout streams are in excellent condition. The warm weather forecast for this coming Friday through Monday should provide some good insect hatches for trout fishing, match the hatch. 12/05 08:51
Mississippi River Pool 11 Northeast Northern Pike - No Report: As ice builds in backwaters, try tip-ups baited with shiners. 12/05 11:52
Turkey River (above Clermont) Northeast Most area rivers and streams are low with some ice along edges. Majority of lakes and ponds covered with 2-4 inches of ice. Temperatures rising through weekend with upper 40's for highs and 30's for lows may cause some ice to melt. Opening shotgun deer season starts Saturday and ends Wednesday. For more information, please call the Chuck Gipp Decorah Fish Hatchery at 563-382-8324. 12/05 10:47
Turkey River (above Clermont) Northeast Impoundments and areas with no current have about 1 to 4 inches of ice. Check ice depths often. A variety of fish taking waxworms or minnows. 12/05 10:47
Turkey River (above Clermont) Northeast Largemouth Bass - Fair: Find bass in deeper holes. Use small jig or crankbait. 12/05 10:47
Turkey River (above Clermont) Northeast Walleye - Fair: Use a jig tipped with a twistertail or a minnow and vertical jig about 1 foot off bottom. 12/05 10:47
Turkey River (above Clermont) Northeast Black Crappie - Good: Use live baits for best luck fishing near bottom. 12/05 11:22
Turkey River (above Clermont) Northeast Most area rivers are low with ice along edges or on pools. Majority of lakes and ponds covered with 2-4 inches of ice. Snow forecast for Friday into Saturday. Temperatures rising through weekend with upper 30's for highs and teen's for lows. Second shotgun deer season starts Saturday and ends Sunday, December 22. For more information, please call the Chuck Gipp Decorah Fish Hatchery at 563-382-8324. 12/11 08:50
Turkey River (above Clermont) Northeast Impoundments and areas with no current have about 1 to 4 inches of ice. Check ice depths often. A variety of fish taking waxworms or minnows. 12/11 08:50
Turkey River (above Clermont) Northeast Black Crappie - Good: Use live baits for best luck fishing near bottom. 12/11 08:50
Turkey River (above Clermont) Northeast Largemouth Bass - Fair: Find bass in deeper holes. Use small jig or crankbait. 12/11 08:50
Turkey River (above Clermont) Northeast Walleye - Fair: Use a jig tipped with a twistertail or a minnow and vertical jig about 1 foot off bottom. 12/11 08:50
Upper Iowa River (above Decorah) Northeast Most area rivers and streams are low with some ice along edges. Majority of lakes and ponds covered with 2-4 inches of ice. Temperatures rising through weekend with upper 40's for highs and 30's for lows may cause some ice to melt. Opening shotgun deer season starts Saturday and ends Wednesday. For more information, please call the Chuck Gipp Decorah Fish Hatchery at 563-382-8324. 12/05 10:47
Upper Iowa River (above Decorah) Northeast Impoundments and areas with no current have about 1 to 4 inches of ice. Check ice depths often. 12/05 10:47
Upper Iowa River (above Decorah) Northeast Walleye - No Report: 12/05 10:47
Upper Iowa River (above Decorah) Northeast Most area rivers are low with ice along edges or on pools. Majority of lakes and ponds covered with 2-4 inches of ice. Snow forecast for Friday into Saturday. Temperatures rising through weekend with upper 30's for highs and teen's for lows. Second shotgun deer season starts Saturday and ends Sunday, December 22. For more information, please call the Chuck Gipp Decorah Fish Hatchery at 563-382-8324. 12/11 08:50
Upper Iowa River (above Decorah) Northeast Impoundments and areas with no current have about 1 to 4 inches of ice. Check ice depths often. 12/11 08:50
Upper Iowa River (above Decorah) Northeast Walleye - No Report: 12/11 08:50
Volga Lake Northeast Most area rivers and streams are low with some ice along edges. Majority of lakes and ponds covered with 2-4 inches of ice. Temperatures rising through weekend with upper 40's for highs and 30's for lows may cause some ice to melt. Opening shotgun deer season starts Saturday and ends Wednesday. For more information, please call the Chuck Gipp Decorah Fish Hatchery at 563-382-8324. 12/05 10:47
Volga Lake Northeast Water clarity good with minimal ice depths. Use extreme caution and check ice depths often when going on first ice. Few anglers fishing with approaching deer season. 12/05 10:47
Volga Lake Northeast Black Crappie - No Report: 12/05 10:47
Volga Lake Northeast Bluegill - No Report: 12/05 10:47
Volga Lake Northeast Most area rivers are low with ice along edges or on pools. Majority of lakes and ponds covered with 2-4 inches of ice. Snow forecast for Friday into Saturday. Temperatures rising through weekend with upper 30's for highs and teen's for lows. Second shotgun deer season starts Saturday and ends Sunday, December 22. For more information, please call the Chuck Gipp Decorah Fish Hatchery at 563-382-8324. 12/11 08:50
Volga Lake Northeast Black Crappie - Good: Find fish about 1 foot off bottom near woody debris. Use small minnows or jigs. 12/11 08:50
Volga Lake Northeast Bluegill - Good: Find fish about 1 foot off bottom near woody debris. Use small piece of worm, wax worms, or spikes. 12/11 08:50
Volga Lake Northeast Water clarity good with minimal ice depths. Use extreme caution and check ice depths often when going on first ice. 12/11 08:50
Arrowhead Lake Northwest As of Dec 5th, most area lakes are covered in ice ranging from 1 to 4 inches thick. Unsafe ice in most areas. Warmer temps over the weekend will degrade ice conditions and many areas may open back up. For more information, contact the Black Hawk District office at 712-657-2638. 12/05 10:59
Arrowhead Lake Northwest The lake is covered in thin ice. Unsafe conditions. 12/05 11:14
Black Hawk Lake Northwest As of Dec 5th, most area lakes are covered in ice ranging from 1 to 4 inches thick. Unsafe ice in most areas. Warmer temps over the weekend will degrade ice conditions and many areas may open back up. For more information, contact the Black Hawk District office at 712-657-2638. 12/05 10:59
Black Hawk Lake Northwest On Dec 5th, the lake was competely covered in 3-to-4 inch thick ice. Warmer temps forecasted over the weekend will likely degrade ice conditions. There are open water fishing opportunities at the fish house in Town Bay - the area underneath the structure is kept ice free with a water agitator. 12/05 10:59
Blue Pit Northwest Clear Lake, Crystal Lake, Rice Lake and Silver Lake have aeration systems running. Avoid any open water areas and be cautious of waterfowl holes on these lakes. Check ice thickness often as you go. For information on the lakes and rivers in north central Iowa, contact the Clear Lake Fish and Wildlife office at 641-357-3517. 12/11 08:19
Blue Pit Northwest Blue Pit is still ice free. You need a valid fishing license and pay the trout fee to fish for or possess trout. 12/11 08:19
Blue Pit Northwest Rainbow Trout - Fair: 12/11 08:19
Clear Lake Northwest Clear Lake, Crystal Lake, Rice Lake and Silver Lake have aeration systems running. Avoid any open water areas and be cautious of waterfowl holes on these lakes. Check ice thickness often as you go. For information on the lakes and rivers in north central Iowa, contact the Clear Lake Fish and Wildlife office at 641-357-3517. 12/11 08:19
Clear Lake Northwest Ice thickness is 5 to 6 inches near shore. Anglers should use a spud bar to test the ice condition prior to venturing out. 12/11 08:19
Clear Lake Northwest Walleye - Slow: 12/11 08:19
Clear Lake Northwest Black Crappie - Good: Fish near the rushes on the north shore. 12/11 08:19
Clear Lake Northwest Bluegill - Slow: Fish a small jig tipped with bait near vegetation. 12/11 08:19
Clear Lake Northwest Yellow Bass - Fair: Fish a jig tipped with bait in 2 to 3 feet of water. 12/11 08:19
Clear Lake Northwest Yellow Perch - Good: Most of the perch being caught are small. Change to a larger bait to catch larger fish. 12/11 03:01
Crystal Lake Northwest Clear Lake, Crystal Lake, Rice Lake and Silver Lake have aeration systems running. Avoid any open water areas and be cautious of waterfowl holes on these lakes. Check ice thickness often as you go. For information on the lakes and rivers in north central Iowa, contact the Clear Lake Fish and Wildlife office at 641-357-3517. 12/11 08:19
Crystal Lake Northwest Black Crappie - Slow: Fish a small jig tipped with bait. 12/11 08:19
Crystal Lake Northwest Ice thickness is 4 to 5 inches near shore. 12/11 08:19
East Okoboji Lake Northwest Most lakes are now completely frozen over. Most areas have 5 or less inches of ice and many of the larger lakes have holes that have just frozen over recently. Most fish have moved in closer to shore as temperatures drop, but catch has fallen off a bit for most species. Most ramp docks have been pulled for the season. 12/05 10:59
East Okoboji Lake Northwest The lake is currently just below crest. The lake is fully ice covered. 12/05 10:59
East Okoboji Lake Northwest Bluegill - Good: Many fish have been observed and easily catchable around functional docks. 12/05 10:59
East Okoboji Lake Northwest Yellow Perch - Good: Many fish have been observed, but sorting will most likely be needed. 12/05 10:59
East Okoboji Lake Northwest Black Crappie - Good: 12/05 10:59
East Okoboji Lake Northwest Largemouth Bass - Fair: Fish are currently a little ways off shore, but some can still be found around docks and other structure. 12/05 10:59
Ingham Lake Northwest Most lakes are now completely frozen over. Most areas have 5 or less inches of ice and many of the larger lakes have holes that have just frozen over recently. Most fish have moved in closer to shore as temperatures drop, but catch has fallen off a bit for most species. Most ramp docks have been pulled for the season. 12/05 10:59
Ingham Lake Northwest The lake is fully ice covered. 12/05 10:59
Ingham Lake Northwest Walleye - Fair: Anglers have had some success in the morning and afternoon. 12/05 10:59
Lake Cornelia Northwest Ice thickness is 3 to 4 inches. 12/05 08:12
Lake Cornelia Northwest Yellow Perch - No Report: 12/05 08:12
Rice Lake Northwest Clear Lake, Crystal Lake, Rice Lake and Silver Lake have aeration systems running. Avoid any open water areas and be cautious of waterfowl holes on these lakes. Check ice thickness often as you go. For information on the lakes and rivers in north central Iowa, contact the Clear Lake Fish and Wildlife office at 641-357-3517. 12/11 08:19
Rice Lake Northwest Ice thickness is highly variable. There are several aeras of open water. If you do venture out check ice condition as you go. 12/11 08:19
Rice Lake Northwest Yellow Perch - Slow: Fish a jig tipped with bait near vegetation. 12/11 08:19
Silver Lake (Dickinson) Northwest Most lakes are now completely frozen over. Most areas have 5 or less inches of ice and many of the larger lakes have holes that have just frozen over recently. Most fish have moved in closer to shore as temperatures drop, but catch has fallen off a bit for most species. Most ramp docks have been pulled for the season. 12/05 10:59
Silver Lake (Dickinson) Northwest The lake is fully ice covered. 12/05 10:59
Silver Lake (Dickinson) Northwest Walleye - Good: The bite has been hit or miss, but has been very good when the bite is on. 12/05 10:59
Silver Lake (Worth) Northwest Clear Lake, Crystal Lake, Rice Lake and Silver Lake have aeration systems running. Avoid any open water areas and be cautious of waterfowl holes on these lakes. Check ice thickness often as you go. For information on the lakes and rivers in north central Iowa, contact the Clear Lake Fish and Wildlife office at 641-357-3517. 12/11 08:19
Silver Lake (Worth) Northwest Ice thickness is 6 to 7 inches near shore. 12/11 08:19
Silver Lake (Worth) Northwest Bluegill - Slow: 12/11 08:19
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January 2024 Fishing Report - 2024 fishing season preview and ice fishing safety

February 2024 Fishing Report - Gary Siegworth joins us to share highlights of his fisheries career with Iowa DNR, plus trout stockings and local events

March 2024 Fishing Report - we have our own March Madness fun with Iowa's Sweet 16 most fished for species bracket, plus an early spring fishing preview and tips

April 2024 Fishing Report - it's walleye spawning seasoning, plus community trout stockings and the Iowa Walleye Challenge

May 2024 Fishing Report - spring fishing preview, plus Outdoor Day with the Iowa Cubs and Iowa Walleye Challenge updates

June 2024 Fishing Report - summer fishing preview, plus fish sampling in community ponds

July 2024 Fishisng Report - 4th of July water safety, plus what motivates you to fish and Midwest Walleye Challenge wrapup

August 2024 Fishing Report - Iowa State Fair recap, plus tips for fishing community fishing ponds