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Don Williams Lake

General Information

County: Boone
Location: 5 miles north of Ogden
Acres: 151.00
Maximum Depth: 41.2 ft. (2011)
Motoring Restrictions: No Size Limit at No Wake

Nearby Parks

Amenities

Amenities at Don Williams Lake include:
  • Boat Access
  • Picnic Area
  • Beach
  • Trails
  • Accessible Facilities
  • Playground
  • Restrooms
  • Camping
  • Concessions
  • Hard Surface Boat Ramp
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  • 6/7/22 - 4,774 Walleye (1.5)
  • 06/08/2021 - 2,388 Walleye (1.7)
  • 06/08/2021 - 2,396 Walleye (1.7)
  • 06/11/2020 - 4,311 Walleye (1.7)
  • 9/8/2017 - 995 Channel Catfish (7.6")
  • 6/8/2017 - 3,219 Walleye (1.6")
  • 09/21/2015 - 1,002 Channel Catfish (8")
  • 06/05/2014 - 4,397 Walleye (2")
  • Brittle Naiad
The Fishing Regulations brochure is available for download. The summaries listed below are a partial listing provided for your benefit.

  • Black Crappie
    • Season: Continuous
    • Daily Bag Limit: combined black and white crappie, 25 fish
    • Possession Limit: unlimited
    • Length Limit: none
    • Other: No daily limit on private waters
  • Bluegill
    • Season: Continuous
    • Daily Bag Limit: 25 fish
    • Possession Limit: unlimited
    • Length Limit: none
    • Other: No daily limit on private waters
  • Channel Catfish
    • Season: Continuous
    • Daily Bag Limit: combined: channel, blue and flathead catfish, 8 fish
    • Possession Limit: combined: channel, blue and flathead catfish, 30 fish
    • Length Limit: none
    • Other:
  • Common Carp
    • Season: Continuous
    • Daily Bag Limit: none
    • Possession Limit: unlimited
    • Length Limit: none
    • Other: May be taken by hand fishing, by snagging, by spear or by bow and arrow, day or night.
  • Largemouth Bass
    • Season: Continuous
    • Daily Bag Limit: combined black bass, 3 fish
    • Possession Limit: combined black bass, 6 fish
    • Length Limit: 15-inch minimum
    • Other:
  • White Crappie
    • Season: Continuous
    • Daily Bag Limit: combined black and white crappie, 25 fish
    • Possession Limit: unlimited
    • Length Limit: none
    • Other: No daily limit on private waters
Fishery surveys in 2023 found Largemouth Bass at all sizes from 8.5- to 20-inches. The two main groups are 11- to 13-inches and 15-to 16.5-inches. The Bluegills are topping out at 7.5-inches with the majority of the population being 5.5-to 6.5-inches. Black Crappies were surveyed in good numbers at sizes from 6- to 10.5-inches. Most crappies were around 9-inches. Channel Catfish are numerous with a big group of 12- to 16-inch fish. Channel catfish up to 28 inches are present. A fair Walleye population exists providing an occasional catch. Walleyes surveyed in 2023 were 6- to 26-inches. Fair numbers of 15- to 22-inch walleye were surveyed.(2023)
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Contacts

Iowa-Caught Fish Are Safe to Eat, In Almost All Cases

The vast majority of Iowa’s streams, rivers and lakes offer safe and high-quality fish that pose little or no threat to human health if consumed. Some limitations may apply for young children and pregnant women. Here’s a Fish Consumption Fact Sheet from the Iowa DNR and the Iowa Dept. of Public Health for more information. Here is a list of current fish consumption advisories for Iowa lakes and rivers.