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Cedar River (above Nashua)
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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 |
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Cedar River (above Nashua)
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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 |
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Cedar River (above Nashua)
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Northeast |
Smallmouth Bass - Fair: Use a hook tipped with a minnow or nightcrawler. |
12/05 10:47 |
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Cedar River (above Nashua)
|
Northeast |
Walleye - Fair: Anglers using live baits finding success. |
12/05 10:47 |
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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 |
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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 |
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Cedar River (above Nashua)
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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 |
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Cedar River (above Nashua)
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Northeast |
Black Crappie - Good: Find fish in backwater areas or areas with no current. Use minnow under a bobber. |
12/11 08:50 |
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Cedar River (above Nashua)
|
Northeast |
Smallmouth Bass - Good: Use a hook tipped with a minnow or nightcrawler. |
12/11 08:50 |
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Cedar River (above Nashua)
|
Northeast |
Walleye - Good: Anglers using live baits finding success. |
12/11 08:50 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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Decorah District Streams
|
Northeast |
Brown Trout - Good: Try using flies or crankbaits imitating minnows or other small trout. |
12/05 10:47 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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Decorah District Streams
|
Northeast |
Brown Trout - Good: Try using flies or crankbaits imitating minnows or other small trout. |
12/11 08:50 |
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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 |
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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 |
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Lake Hendricks
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Northeast |
Black Crappie - Good: Live baits working well. |
12/05 10:47 |
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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 |
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Lake Hendricks
|
Northeast |
Bluegill - Good: Use a small piece of waxworm under a bobber. |
12/05 10:47 |
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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 |
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Lake Hendricks
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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 |
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Lake Hendricks
|
Northeast |
Black Crappie - Good: Live baits working well. |
12/11 08:50 |
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Lake Hendricks
|
Northeast |
Bluegill - Good: Use a small piece of waxworm under a bobber. |
12/11 08:50 |
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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 |
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Lake Meyer
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Northeast |
Black Crappie - No Report: |
12/05 10:47 |
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Lake Meyer
|
Northeast |
Bluegill - No Report: |
12/05 10:47 |
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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 |
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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 |
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Lake Meyer
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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Mississippi River Pool 11
|
Northeast |
Northern Pike - No Report: As ice builds in backwaters, try tip-ups baited with shiners. |
12/05 11:52 |
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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 |
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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 |
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Turkey River (above Clermont)
|
Northeast |
Largemouth Bass - Fair: Find bass in deeper holes. Use small jig or crankbait. |
12/05 10:47 |
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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 |
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Turkey River (above Clermont)
|
Northeast |
Black Crappie - Good: Use live baits for best luck fishing near bottom. |
12/05 11:22 |
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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 |
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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 |
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Turkey River (above Clermont)
|
Northeast |
Black Crappie - Good: Use live baits for best luck fishing near bottom. |
12/11 08:50 |
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Turkey River (above Clermont)
|
Northeast |
Largemouth Bass - Fair: Find bass in deeper holes. Use small jig or crankbait. |
12/11 08:50 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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Upper Iowa River (above Decorah)
|
Northeast |
Walleye - No Report: |
12/05 10:47 |
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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 |
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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 |
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Upper Iowa River (above Decorah)
|
Northeast |
Walleye - No Report: |
12/11 08:50 |
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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 |
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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 |
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Volga Lake
|
Northeast |
Black Crappie - No Report: |
12/05 10:47 |
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Volga Lake
|
Northeast |
Bluegill - No Report: |
12/05 10:47 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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Arrowhead Lake
|
Northwest |
The lake is covered in thin ice. Unsafe conditions. |
12/05 11:14 |
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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 |
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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 |