Brinker Lake
|
Northeast |
Ice thickness on most area lakes is most likely safe but with the recent warmer temps use extreme caution. Lakes in and around the Cedar Falls/Waterloo area are producing few catches of both bluegill and crappie but fishing has been slow. For further information contact your area bait and tackle shops. All field stations and fish hatcheries remain closed at this time, for further information contact the N.E. District Office at 563-927-3276. |
02/24 12:44 |
Brinker Lake
|
Northeast |
There have been a few reports of anglers catching crappie in Brinker Lake. |
02/24 01:20 |
Brinker Lake
|
Northeast |
Black Crappie - Fair: Try fishing a dead stick with a minnow on one rod and jigging an ice jig tipped with a waxworm or spike. Electronics are very helpful in locating suspended crappie. |
02/24 01:21 |
Casey Lake (aka Hickory Hills Lake)
|
Northeast |
Ice thickness on most area lakes is most likely safe but with the recent warmer temps use extreme caution. Lakes in and around the Cedar Falls/Waterloo area are producing few catches of both bluegill and crappie but fishing has been slow. For further information contact your area bait and tackle shops. All field stations and fish hatcheries remain closed at this time, for further information contact the N.E. District Office at 563-927-3276. |
02/24 12:44 |
Casey Lake (aka Hickory Hills Lake)
|
Northeast |
Anglers have been catching both bluegill and crappie on Casey Lake. Ice thickness is around eight inches or more over most of lake. |
02/24 12:44 |
Casey Lake (aka Hickory Hills Lake)
|
Northeast |
Black Crappie - Good: Try fishing with a jig tipped with a minnow around sunken structure. |
02/24 12:44 |
Casey Lake (aka Hickory Hills Lake)
|
Northeast |
Bluegill - Good: Fish just off of the bottom with an ice jig tipped with a waxworm. |
02/24 12:44 |
Cedar River (above Nashua)
|
Northeast |
Temperatures above freezing during day and below at night. Chance of mixed precipitation Friday night into Saturday. Ice depths vary on area rivers especially areas with current and snow melt. Check ice depths often. Ice depths on area Lakes are greater than 15 inches with 8 plus inches of snow. 2021 licenses available now. For more information, please call the Chuck Gipp Decorah Fish Hatchery at 563-382-8324. |
02/25 09:41 |
Cedar River (above Nashua)
|
Northeast |
Backwaters have 20 plus inches ice. Ice depth varies in areas with current. Use care as warmer temperatures impact snow melt. Having a variety of baits and lures help maximize the catch. |
02/25 09:41 |
Cedar River (above Nashua)
|
Northeast |
Black Crappie - Fair: Nice size crappie found in deeper holes out of current. Minnows best for crappies. |
02/25 09:41 |
Cedar River (above Nashua)
|
Northeast |
Bluegill - Fair: A few gills caught while targeting crappie. Use small pieces of bait and lures. |
02/25 09:41 |
Cedar River (above Nashua)
|
Northeast |
Walleye - Fair: Use live bait for success. Find an eddy or deeper pool. |
02/25 09:41 |
Decorah District Streams
|
Northeast |
Temperatures above freezing during day and below at night. Chance of mixed precipitation Friday night into Saturday. Ice depths vary on area rivers especially areas with current and snow melt. Check ice depths often. Ice depths on area Lakes are greater than 15 inches with 8 plus inches of snow. 2021 licenses available now. For more information, please call the Chuck Gipp Decorah Fish Hatchery at 563-382-8324. |
02/25 09:41 |
Decorah District Streams
|
Northeast |
Brook Trout - Good: Fish pool edges and heads using flies imitating prey drifting down. On sunny afternoons, fish the hatch. |
02/25 09:41 |
Decorah District Streams
|
Northeast |
Brown Trout - Good: Use tackle imitating forage fish and fish the edge of a weed bed or large rock. |
02/25 09:41 |
Decorah District Streams
|
Northeast |
Rainbow Trout - Good: Get tackle in front of fish and imitate prey movements. Minnow, worm, midge, and caddis flies work well this time of year. |
02/25 09:41 |
Decorah District Streams
|
Northeast |
Streams are very clear with about 6-8 inches of snow in places. Gravel roads are messy and rutted. Iowa's trout season remains open all year. Many streams maintain excellent populations of Brown Trout and stocked catchable size Rainbow Trout. Many flow through wildlife management areas. Use care when parking along road if a parking area isn't plowed. |
02/25 09:41 |
George Wyth Lake
|
Northeast |
Ice thickness on most area lakes is most likely safe but with the recent warmer temps use extreme caution. Lakes in and around the Cedar Falls/Waterloo area are producing few catches of both bluegill and crappie but fishing has been slow. For further information contact your area bait and tackle shops. All field stations and fish hatcheries remain closed at this time, for further information contact the N.E. District Office at 563-927-3276. |
02/24 12:44 |
George Wyth Lake
|
Northeast |
Black Crappie - Fair: Try fishing a dead stick with a minnow on one rod and jigging an ice jig tipped with a waxworm or spike. Electronics are very helpful in locating suspended crappie. |
02/24 12:44 |
George Wyth Lake
|
Northeast |
Bluegill - Fair: Fish just off of the bottom with an ice jig tipped with a waxworm. |
02/24 12:44 |
George Wyth Lake
|
Northeast |
Northern Pike - Good: Anglers are catching some quality northern pike on tip-up rigs. Fish a live chub or shiner just off of the bottom for some great pike action. |
02/24 12:44 |
George Wyth Lake
|
Northeast |
There have been reports of anglers catching panfish and northern pike on George Wyth Lake. Please use extreme caution as there have also been reports of thin ice on areas of the lake with the recent warmer weather. |
02/24 12:44 |
Lake Hendricks
|
Northeast |
Bluegill - Fair: Use a waxworm or spike on a small jig under a bobber. Find brush piles. |
02/25 09:41 |
Lake Hendricks
|
Northeast |
Lake has 12 plus inches of ice with snow. Open water around the aerator. Use caution around this area. No motorized vehicles allowed on the ice. |
02/25 09:41 |
Lake Hendricks
|
Northeast |
Temperatures above freezing during day and below at night. Chance of mixed precipitation Friday night into Saturday. Ice depths vary on area rivers especially areas with current and snow melt. Check ice depths often. Ice depths on area Lakes are greater than 15 inches with 8 plus inches of snow. 2021 licenses available now. For more information, please call the Chuck Gipp Decorah Fish Hatchery at 563-382-8324. |
02/25 09:41 |
Lake Hendricks
|
Northeast |
Black Crappie - Fair: Minnows work best for crappie. Fish deeper water. |
02/25 09:41 |
Lake Hendricks
|
Northeast |
Largemouth Bass - Fair: Concentrate effort along rock reefs or brush piles. |
02/25 09:41 |
Lake Meyer
|
Northeast |
Black Crappie - Fair: Use minnows under a bobber. Be prepared to set the hook as you move your jig up. |
02/25 09:41 |
Lake Meyer
|
Northeast |
Bluegill - Fair: Best bite on overcast days. Use small jig tipped with waxworm or spike. Activity picking up. Look for fish in 12-15ft. water. |
02/25 09:41 |
Lake Meyer
|
Northeast |
Ice depths 12 plus inches with snow. Check depths often. Fresh inputs from snowmelt should perk up fish. Use care when walking to your favorite ice fishing hole. |
02/25 09:41 |
Lake Meyer
|
Northeast |
Temperatures above freezing during day and below at night. Chance of mixed precipitation Friday night into Saturday. Ice depths vary on area rivers especially areas with current and snow melt. Check ice depths often. Ice depths on area Lakes are greater than 15 inches with 8 plus inches of snow. 2021 licenses available now. For more information, please call the Chuck Gipp Decorah Fish Hatchery at 563-382-8324. |
02/25 09:41 |
Manchester District Streams
|
Northeast |
Ice thickness on most area lakes is most likely safe but with the recent warmer temps use extreme caution. Lakes in and around the Cedar Falls/Waterloo area are producing few catches of both bluegill and crappie but fishing has been slow. For further information contact your area bait and tackle shops. All field stations and fish hatcheries remain closed at this time, for further information contact the N.E. District Office at 563-927-3276. |
02/24 12:44 |
Manchester District Streams
|
Northeast |
All area Manchester trout streams are in excellent condition and hold vast populations of brown trout. |
02/24 12:44 |
Manchester District Streams
|
Northeast |
Brown Trout - Good: Spring branch Creek is a favorite amongst anglers for quality and trophy sized brown trout. |
02/24 12:44 |
Mississippi River Pool 12
|
Northeast |
Bluegill - Fair: The winter doldrums are still underway for ice fishing and most anglers only report poor to fair catch rates. Anglers are using wax worms and tungsten jigs. For the most part, ice conditions are decent but never assume good ice anywhere. Low oxygen levels may be seen in some backwaters. |
02/25 07:44 |
Mississippi River Pool 12
|
Northeast |
Northern Pike - No Report: Some nice pike were reported earlier this ice fishing season by anglers using minnows on tip ups. |
02/25 07:44 |
Mississippi River Pool 12
|
Northeast |
The water level is expected to hold steady this week. Water levels are currently 6.2 feet at the Lock and Dam and 8.8 feet at the RR bridge. The water temperature is around 33 degrees and the water clarity is good. |
02/25 07:44 |
Mississippi River Pool 12
|
Northeast |
Water temperature in the main channel is near freezing and water level is stable throughout the district. If you have angling questions please call the Bellevue Fisheries Station at 563-880-8781. |
02/25 07:44 |
Mississippi River Pool 12
|
Northeast |
Walleye - No Report: Some attempts to catch walleyes were made at Peosta Slough and Schmitt Island but no reports on if any fish were caught. |
02/25 07:47 |
Mississippi River Pool 13
|
Northeast |
The water level at the Bellevue Lock and Dam is holding steady at 6.8 feet. Water temperature is around 33 degrees and the water clarity is good. The Bellevue City ramp may have some large ice chunks around the ramp but it may soon be possible to launch. |
02/25 07:44 |
Mississippi River Pool 13
|
Northeast |
Water temperature in the main channel is near freezing and water level is stable throughout the district. If you have angling questions please call the Bellevue Fisheries Station at 563-880-8781. |
02/25 07:44 |
Mississippi River Pool 13
|
Northeast |
Bluegill - Fair: The winter doldrums have hit for ice fishing and most anglers only report poor to fair catch rates. Anglers are using wax worms and tungsten jigs. For the most part, ice conditions are decent but never assume good ice anywhere. Most Pool 13 ice fishing is taking place near the Sabula area backwaters. Low oxygen may be occurring in some backwaters stressing panfish. |
02/25 07:44 |
Mississippi River Pool 13
|
Northeast |
Largemouth Bass - No Report: Lots of bass were being caught by anglers using tip ups and minnows this winter. Most ice fishing pressure is around the Sabula backwaters. Ice conditions in Browns Lake were reported as marginal in the dredge cuts but may have improved. Please be cautious when angling in this lake. |
02/25 07:44 |
Mississippi River Pool 14
|
Northeast |
Water temperature in the main channel is near freezing and water level is stable throughout the district. If you have angling questions please call the Bellevue Fisheries Station at 563-880-8781. |
02/25 07:44 |
Mississippi River Pool 14
|
Northeast |
Bluegill - Fair: The winter doldrums have hit for ice fishing and most anglers only report poor to fair catch rates. Anglers are using wax worms and tungsten jigs. For the most part, ice conditions are decent but never assume good ice anywhere. Ice fishing activity is concentrated in the Rock Creek and Cattail Slough backwaters. |
02/25 07:44 |
Mississippi River Pool 14
|
Northeast |
The water levels at the Fulton Lock and Dam is holding steady and currently at 5.6 feet, Camanche is at 9.7 feet and Leclaire is at 4.5 feet. Water temperature is around 33 degrees clarity is good. |
02/25 07:44 |
Mississippi River Pool 15
|
Northeast |
Water temperature in the main channel is near freezing and water level is stable throughout the district. If you have angling questions please call the Bellevue Fisheries Station at 563-880-8781. |
02/25 07:44 |
Mississippi River Pool 15
|
Northeast |
The water level at Rock Island is receding at 5.4 feet. The water temperature his near 33 degrees and water clarity is good. |
02/25 07:44 |
Volga Lake
|
Northeast |
Temperatures above freezing during day and below at night. Chance of mixed precipitation Friday night into Saturday. Ice depths vary on area rivers especially areas with current and snow melt. Check ice depths often. Ice depths on area Lakes are greater than 15 inches with 8 plus inches of snow. 2021 licenses available now. For more information, please call the Chuck Gipp Decorah Fish Hatchery at 563-382-8324. |
02/25 09:41 |
Volga Lake
|
Northeast |
Bluegill - Fair: Use small brightly colored jig tipped with a waxworm or spike under a bobber. Keep lure 1 to 2 ft. off bottom. A little wiggle goes a long way. |
02/25 09:41 |
Volga Lake
|
Northeast |
Lake has 12 plus inches of ice capped with snow. Use caution when going on ice. Check depths often. Activity should improve as melt water inputs move through the lake. |
02/25 09:41 |
Volga Lake
|
Northeast |
Black Crappie - Fair: Anglers are finding crappie near brush piles. Try using a jig tipped with a minnow. |
02/25 09:59 |
Arrowhead Lake
|
Northwest |
Ice thickness in district lakes and ponds is between 9-14 inches with the occasional seam or thin ice in the main basins. Ice is covered with slush and water in some places due to recent warmer temperatures. For more information, contact the Black Hawk District office at 712-657-2638. |
02/25 09:32 |
Arrowhead Lake
|
Northwest |
There is 10 inches of ice in front of the boat ramp. |
02/25 09:32 |
Black Hawk Lake
|
Northwest |
Ice thickness in district lakes and ponds is between 9-14 inches with the occasional seam or thin ice in the main basins. Ice is covered with slush and water in some places due to recent warmer temperatures. For more information, contact the Black Hawk District office at 712-657-2638. |
02/25 09:32 |
Black Hawk Lake
|
Northwest |
Black Crappie - Fair: Use wax worms and small live minnows. Sorting is needed. Fish 8-10" reported. Bite has been hit or miss. |
02/25 09:32 |
Black Hawk Lake
|
Northwest |
Bluegill - Fair: Use a waxworm on a small jig fished in 3-6 feet of water. Sorting is needed with some fish up to 8". |
02/25 09:32 |
Black Hawk Lake
|
Northwest |
Ice thickness is 12 inches in front of the Ice House Point boat ramp. There is open water in Town Bay from the winter aeration system. Ice in the east basin may have thinner areas. Most angling activity has been near the Ice House Point boat ramp and near the Gunshot Hill shoreline. Ice is thinner in the inlet bridge bay. Avoid ice near the bridge. |
02/25 09:32 |
Black Hawk Lake
|
Northwest |
Walleye - Slow: |
02/25 09:32 |
Black Hawk Lake
|
Northwest |
Yellow Perch - Fair: Fish the SW portion of the lake in the areas between Provost Point, Denison Beach, and Ice House Point. May have to move to find fish. Use waxworms or live minnows on a small jig. Fish are 6-12 inches. |
02/25 09:32 |
Black Hawk Pits
|
Northwest |
Ice thickness in district lakes and ponds is between 9-14 inches with the occasional seam or thin ice in the main basins. Ice is covered with slush and water in some places due to recent warmer temperatures. For more information, contact the Black Hawk District office at 712-657-2638. |
02/25 09:32 |
Black Hawk Pits
|
Northwest |
Ice thickness is 10 inches at the boat ramp. |
02/25 09:32 |
Blue Pit
|
Northwest |
For information on the lakes and rivers in north central Iowa, contact the Clear Lake Fish and Wildlife office at 641-357-3517. |
02/25 08:46 |
Blue Pit
|
Northwest |
Rainbow Trout - Excellent: |
02/25 08:46 |
Blue Pit
|
Northwest |
Trout are biting on a variety of baits. You need a valid fishing license and pay the trout fee to fish for or possess trout. The daily bag limit is 5. |
02/25 08:46 |
Brushy Creek Lake
|
Northwest |
Ice thickness in district lakes and ponds is between 9-14 inches with the occasional seam or thin ice in the main basins. Ice is covered with slush and water in some places due to recent warmer temperatures. For more information, contact the Black Hawk District office at 712-657-2638. |
02/25 09:32 |
Brushy Creek Lake
|
Northwest |
Beware of thinner ice and slushy areas from a pressure ridge in the middle of the lake that starts near the fishing jetty just south of the east boat ramp. With the recent warmer temperatures, stay away from areas near inflows or current. There is thinner ice near the swimming beach. The best ice conditions can be found at the north end and near the areas by the southeast boat ramp. Drill test holes often and use caution as ice on Brushy Creek is always inconsistent. |
02/25 09:32 |
Brushy Creek Lake
|
Northwest |
Black Crappie - Fair: Anglers have had luck in 10-20 feet of water. |
02/25 09:32 |
Brushy Creek Lake
|
Northwest |
Walleye - Fair: Fish are still being picked up with a jigging spoon and small minnow or minnow head. Try areas with up to 25 feet of depth to find fish. |
02/25 09:32 |
Brushy Creek Lake
|
Northwest |
Yellow Perch - Fair: Anglers continue to pick up fish in 10-20 feet of water using minnows or waxworms. Sorting is needed but keepers are 10-12 inches. |
02/25 09:32 |
Brushy Creek Lake
|
Northwest |
Bluegill - Fair: Bluegill have been picked up in 20 ft of water using waxworms. |
02/25 09:32 |
Center Lake
|
Northwest |
The walleye season is currently closed on Spirit, East Okoboji and West Okoboji Lake. are fully iced up with conditions ranging from 18-22 inches. Recent temperatures have created safer ice conditions, allowing the use of some full sized vehicles, but people should still use caution and check conditions before driving out. Caution: there are still many seams throughout the lakes area as well as a few holes that have been kept open due to geese activity. |
02/22 01:01 |
Center Lake
|
Northwest |
Caution: lake aerator is currently in use. Ice conditions are around 16.5 inches. |
02/22 01:01 |
Clear Lake
|
Northwest |
Black Crappie - Slow: Look for suspended fish along the dredge cuts. |
02/25 08:46 |
Clear Lake
|
Northwest |
Bluegill - Fair: Fish a small jig in the open areas near the rushes. |
02/25 08:46 |
Clear Lake
|
Northwest |
For information on the lakes and rivers in north central Iowa, contact the Clear Lake Fish and Wildlife office at 641-357-3517. |
02/25 08:46 |
Clear Lake
|
Northwest |
Ice thickness is 14 to 18 inches. Avoid the channel between the little lake and the main lake and use extreme caution if you fish with in the aeration holes boundary. |
02/25 08:46 |
Clear Lake
|
Northwest |
Walleye - Fair: Try dead sticking a minnow while you fish with another rod. The best bite is near sunrise and sunset. |
02/25 08:46 |
Clear Lake
|
Northwest |
Yellow Bass - Fair: Yellows are biting on a variety of baits. Use your electronics to locate the fish and stay mobile. The best bite is a half hour before sunset. |
02/25 08:46 |
Clear Lake
|
Northwest |
Yellow Perch - Excellent: Anglers are catching perch fishing near vegetation in 2 to 6 feet of water. Use a bigger bait to catch keeper size fish. |
02/25 08:46 |
Crystal Lake
|
Northwest |
For information on the lakes and rivers in north central Iowa, contact the Clear Lake Fish and Wildlife office at 641-357-3517. |
02/25 08:46 |
Crystal Lake
|
Northwest |
Black Crappie - Fair: Fish the edge of the dredge cut with a jig and small minnow. |
02/25 08:46 |
Crystal Lake
|
Northwest |
Ice thickness is 14 to 18 inches. |
02/25 08:46 |
Crystal Lake
|
Northwest |
Northern Pike - Slow: |
02/25 08:46 |
Crystal Lake
|
Northwest |
Yellow Perch - Slow: |
02/25 08:46 |
Dog Creek (Lake)
|
Northwest |
The walleye season is currently closed on Spirit, East Okoboji and West Okoboji Lake. are fully iced up with conditions ranging from 18-22 inches. Recent temperatures have created safer ice conditions, allowing the use of some full sized vehicles, but people should still use caution and check conditions before driving out. Caution: there are still many seams throughout the lakes area as well as a few holes that have been kept open due to geese activity. |
02/22 01:01 |
Dog Creek (Lake)
|
Northwest |
Fishing recently has been fair to good. |
02/22 01:01 |
East Okoboji Lake
|
Northwest |
The walleye season is currently closed on Spirit, East Okoboji and West Okoboji Lake. are fully iced up with conditions ranging from 18-22 inches. Recent temperatures have created safer ice conditions, allowing the use of some full sized vehicles, but people should still use caution and check conditions before driving out. Caution: there are still many seams throughout the lakes area as well as a few holes that have been kept open due to geese activity. |
02/22 01:01 |
East Okoboji Lake
|
Northwest |
Black Crappie - Fair: |
02/22 01:01 |
East Okoboji Lake
|
Northwest |
Bluegill - Good: |
02/22 01:01 |
East Okoboji Lake
|
Northwest |
The walleye season is closed. Ice conditions vary across lake, with averages around 18 inches or more. Many Bluegill can easily be caught, but a lot of sorting may be needed with many fish being 7.5-9 inches. The Crappie bite has also been ok recently. |
02/22 01:01 |
East Okoboji Lake
|
Northwest |
Yellow Perch - Fair: |
02/22 01:01 |
Ingham Lake
|
Northwest |
The walleye season is currently closed on Spirit, East Okoboji and West Okoboji Lake. are fully iced up with conditions ranging from 18-22 inches. Recent temperatures have created safer ice conditions, allowing the use of some full sized vehicles, but people should still use caution and check conditions before driving out. Caution: there are still many seams throughout the lakes area as well as a few holes that have been kept open due to geese activity. |
02/22 01:01 |
Ingham Lake
|
Northwest |
Caution: lake aerator is currently on. Ice thickness is around 16 inches or more with a major open hole from the lake aeration unit. Anglers have been catching larger Yellow Perch but with low frequency. |
02/22 01:01 |
Ingham Lake
|
Northwest |
Yellow Perch - Fair: Some good sized perch have been seen recently. |
02/22 01:01 |
Lake Cornelia
|
Northwest |
For information on the lakes and rivers in north central Iowa, contact the Clear Lake Fish and Wildlife office at 641-357-3517. |
02/25 08:46 |
Lake Cornelia
|
Northwest |
Ice thickness is 14 to 16 inches. |
02/25 08:46 |
Lake Cornelia
|
Northwest |
Yellow Bass - Excellent: Yellows are biting on a variety of baits. |
02/25 08:46 |
Lake Pahoja
|
Northwest |
The walleye season is currently closed on Spirit, East Okoboji and West Okoboji Lake. are fully iced up with conditions ranging from 18-22 inches. Recent temperatures have created safer ice conditions, allowing the use of some full sized vehicles, but people should still use caution and check conditions before driving out. Caution: there are still many seams throughout the lakes area as well as a few holes that have been kept open due to geese activity. |
02/22 01:01 |
Lake Pahoja
|
Northwest |
Black Crappie - Fair: Try small jigs tipped with waxworms. |
02/22 01:01 |