Cedar River (above Nashua)
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Northeast |
About 14 inches of ice on impoundments. Use care when approaching ice heaves. Check depths often especially in areas with current. |
01/23 10:46 |
Cedar River (above Nashua)
|
Northeast |
Bluegill - Slow: Use small jig tipped with waxworm or spike near structure or in backwater area. |
01/23 10:46 |
Cedar River (above Nashua)
|
Northeast |
Black Crappie - Slow: Use small jig tipped with minnow or waxworm near woody debris. |
01/23 10:46 |
Cedar River (above Nashua)
|
Northeast |
Walleye - Slow: Use minnows on small jig fished near bottom just out of current. |
01/23 10:47 |
Cedar River (above Nashua)
|
Northeast |
Northern Pike - Slow: Use dead chubs fished in areas with dead submersed vegetation or other debris. |
01/23 10:47 |
Lake Hendricks
|
Northeast |
Ice depths about 13 to 14 inches. Due to extreme cold temperatures, few anglers out this week. |
01/23 10:39 |
Lake Hendricks
|
Northeast |
Bluegill - Fair: Find fish in deeper water. Use a jig tipped with a waxworm or spike for best luck. |
01/23 10:40 |
Lake Meyer
|
Northeast |
Ice depths about 16 inches with a dusting of snow. Few anglers out this week. |
01/23 10:41 |
Lake Meyer
|
Northeast |
Bluegill - Slow: Find fish in deeper water near brush piles use a small jig tipped with waxworm or spike. |
01/23 10:42 |
Mississippi River Pool 10
|
Northeast |
Upper Mississippi River Pools 9-11 are building ice on backwaters with the cold weather streak. Most backwater lakes have 15+ inches of ice with light snow cover. Fluctuating water levels may cause unsafe ice around the edges. Avoid the ice in areas with current. Main channel ramps have refrozen. |
01/23 12:35 |
Mississippi River Pool 10
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Northeast |
Water level in the tailwaters at Lynxville is is currently 613.1 feet. Freezing temps are improving the ice conditions this week. Anglers are fishing the newer dredge cuts above the Marquette bridge. Avoid ice at Bussey Lake Ramp in Guttenberg as it is unsafe. Ice anglers are entering on the island road and reporting around 15 inches of ice. Anglers have been crossing at Sny Magill to Norwegian Lake. Johnson Slough has around a foot of ice, however ice conditions can change rapidly. |
01/23 12:44 |
Mississippi River Pool 10
|
Northeast |
Largemouth Bass - Good: Anglers catching some nice bass fishing waxworms for panfish.
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01/23 01:02 |
Mississippi River Pool 10
|
Northeast |
Bluegill - Good: Some sorting but still some decent bluegills being caught during later afternoon bite.
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01/23 01:03 |
Mississippi River Pool 10
|
Northeast |
Black Crappie - Fair: Nice sized crappie being caught. Try using small minnows for larger fish.
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01/23 01:26 |
Mississippi River Pool 10
|
Northeast |
Northern Pike - Excellent: Still lots of northern being caught on tip-ups in backwaters. |
01/23 01:26 |
Mississippi River Pool 10
|
Northeast |
Yellow Perch - Fair: Yellow perch are in the weeds along deeper cuts in the backwaters. Try using minnows for bigger fish. |
01/23 01:28 |
Mississippi River Pool 11
|
Northeast |
Upper Mississippi River Pools 9-11 are building ice on backwaters with the cold weather streak. Most backwater lakes have 15+ inches of ice with light snow cover. Fluctuating water levels may cause unsafe ice around the edges. Avoid the ice in areas with current. Main channel ramps have refrozen. |
01/23 12:35 |
Mississippi River Pool 11
|
Northeast |
Water level at the tailwaters in Guttenberg is currently at 4.8 feet. Ice is around 15 inches in protected backwaters. Boat ramps in Guttenberg have iced in again. Avoid ice in areas with any current. Avoid the mouth of the creek at Mud Lake. The spring at Zollicoffer has thin ice. |
01/23 12:45 |
Mississippi River Pool 11
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Northeast |
Yellow Perch - Fair: Yellow perch are in the weeds along deeper cuts in the backwaters. Try using minnows for bigger fish. |
01/23 01:29 |
Mississippi River Pool 11
|
Northeast |
Largemouth Bass - Good: Anglers catching some nice bass fishing waxworms for panfish.
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01/23 01:36 |
Mississippi River Pool 11
|
Northeast |
Bluegill - Good: Some sorting but still some decent bluegills being caught during later afternoon bite.
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01/23 01:38 |
Mississippi River Pool 11
|
Northeast |
Black Crappie - Fair: Nice sized crappie being caught. Try using small minnows for larger fish.
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01/23 01:38 |
Mississippi River Pool 11
|
Northeast |
Northern Pike - Excellent: Still lots of northern being caught on tip-ups in backwaters. |
01/23 01:38 |
Mississippi River Pool 12
|
Northeast |
Ice fishing conditions are generally good in traditional areas but care must always be taken. Even in some traditional areas thin ice or even open water has been reported. Ice has been slick so may need to wear cleats to move around well. If you have angling questions, please call Bellevue Fisheries Management at 563-880-8781. |
01/23 10:12 |
Mississippi River Pool 12
|
Northeast |
Walleye - No Report: Very difficult to get to the tailwater as boat ramps are iced in. |
01/23 10:12 |
Mississippi River Pool 12
|
Northeast |
Water level at Dubuque Lock and Dam is stable at 5.2 feet and the RR Bridge is at 7.8 feet. Water is clear with the temperature is around 33 degrees in main channel. The Hawthorne boat ramp is iced in. |
01/23 10:12 |
Mississippi River Pool 12
|
Northeast |
Black Crappie - Good: Anglers are often using tip downs with minnows for bait. |
01/23 10:12 |
Mississippi River Pool 12
|
Northeast |
Bluegill - Good: Anglers are targeting the various harbor sites within the city of Dubuque. If you have airboats or hovercrafts several newly dredged backwater areas like Stone Lake and Tippy Lake have been good. |
01/23 10:12 |
Mississippi River Pool 12
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Northeast |
Northern Pike - Excellent: Pike fishing has been very good in the backwaters. Anglers often using large shiners with tip up's. |
01/23 10:12 |
Mississippi River Pool 13
|
Northeast |
Ice fishing conditions are generally good in traditional areas but care must always be taken. Even in some traditional areas thin ice or even open water has been reported. Ice has been slick so may need to wear cleats to move around well. If you have angling questions, please call Bellevue Fisheries Management at 563-880-8781. |
01/23 10:12 |
Mississippi River Pool 13
|
Northeast |
Water level at Bellevue is stable and presently is near 5.1 feet. Water is clear with the temperature near 33 degrees in the main channel. Bellevue City ramp can be open at times but subject to freezing and large ice chunks. The DNR ramp is also presently frozen in. The main channel is open below dam but major ice flows are occurring at times. |
01/23 10:12 |
Mississippi River Pool 13
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Northeast |
Bluegill - Good: Ice conditions have become more favorable this week and a lot of fishing is going on especially in lakes around Sabula. Ice can be sketchy around the south campground so please check it before going out. The ice itself is very slick so please use cleats to move around. |
01/23 10:12 |
Mississippi River Pool 13
|
Northeast |
Walleye - No Report: Very little angling occurring due to cold and ice at boat ramps. |
01/23 10:12 |
Mississippi River Pool 13
|
Northeast |
Yellow Perch - Good: Many little yellow perch with an occasional nicer fish being seen around the Sabula Lakes areas. |
01/23 10:12 |
Mississippi River Pool 13
|
Northeast |
Largemouth Bass - Good: Lots of big bass have been reported by ice anglers in the Sabula area. |
01/23 10:17 |
Mississippi River Pool 14
|
Northeast |
Ice fishing conditions are generally good in traditional areas but care must always be taken. Even in some traditional areas thin ice or even open water has been reported. Ice has been slick so may need to wear cleats to move around well. If you have angling questions, please call Bellevue Fisheries Management at 563-880-8781. |
01/23 10:12 |
Mississippi River Pool 14
|
Northeast |
Walleye - No Report: All the boat ramps in Clinton were iced in at the time of this report. |
01/23 10:12 |
Mississippi River Pool 14
|
Northeast |
Water level at Fulton is stable and presently near 4.7 feet, 9.5 feet at Camanche and 4.4 feet at LeClaire. Water is clear with the temperature around 33 degrees. |
01/23 10:12 |
Mississippi River Pool 14
|
Northeast |
Bluegill - Good: Ice fishing is occurring at Rock Creek and in Willow Lake. Sorting of bluegills is occurring but some nice fish are being caught. |
01/23 10:12 |
Mississippi River Pool 15
|
Northeast |
Ice fishing conditions are generally good in traditional areas but care must always be taken. Even in some traditional areas thin ice or even open water has been reported. Ice has been slick so may need to wear cleats to move around well. If you have angling questions, please call Bellevue Fisheries Management at 563-880-8781. |
01/23 10:12 |
Mississippi River Pool 15
|
Northeast |
Water level is stable at Rock Island near 5.8 feet. Water is clear and temperature is around 33 degrees. |
01/23 10:12 |
Mississippi River Pool 9
|
Northeast |
Upper Mississippi River Pools 9-11 are building ice on backwaters with the cold weather streak. Most backwater lakes have 15+ inches of ice with light snow cover. Fluctuating water levels may cause unsafe ice around the edges. Avoid the ice in areas with current. Main channel ramps have refrozen. |
01/23 12:35 |
Mississippi River Pool 9
|
Northeast |
Water level at Lansing is currently 7.9 feet. Freezing weather has improved ice conditions this week. Ice is around 15 inches in Shore Slough and Lansing Village Creek. |
01/23 12:42 |
Mississippi River Pool 9
|
Northeast |
Yellow Perch - Fair: Yellow perch are in the weeds along deeper cuts in the backwaters. Try using minnows for bigger fish.
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01/23 12:52 |
Mississippi River Pool 9
|
Northeast |
Largemouth Bass - Good: Anglers catching some nice bass while fishing waxworms for panfish.
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01/23 12:53 |
Mississippi River Pool 9
|
Northeast |
Bluegill - Good: Some sorting but still some decent bluegills being caught during later afternoon bite.
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01/23 12:53 |
Mississippi River Pool 9
|
Northeast |
Black Crappie - Fair: Nice sized crappie being caught. Try using small minnows for larger fish.
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01/23 12:54 |
Mississippi River Pool 9
|
Northeast |
Northern Pike - Excellent: Still lots of northern being caught on tip-ups in backwaters. |
01/23 12:54 |
Volga Lake
|
Northeast |
About 13 to 14 inches of ice on Lake. Few anglers out this week. |
01/23 10:44 |
Volga Lake
|
Northeast |
Bluegill - No Report: |
01/23 10:44 |
Arrowhead Lake
|
Northwest |
Ice thickness varies from 8-14" but some lakes have pockets of open and seams. Use caution if venturing out. For more information, contact the Black Hawk District office at 712-657-2638. |
01/23 10:31 |
Arrowhead Lake
|
Northwest |
Ice near the boat ramp was 10 inches thick. Areas in the middle of the lake may be thinner. Use caution and check conditions often as you move around. |
01/23 10:31 |
Black Hawk Lake
|
Northwest |
Ice thickness varies from 8-14" but some lakes have pockets of open and seams. Use caution if venturing out. For more information, contact the Black Hawk District office at 712-657-2638. |
01/23 10:31 |
Black Hawk Lake
|
Northwest |
The Aeration system in Town Bay is operating. Expect thin ice and open water in Town Bay. Ice thickness off of the Ice House Point boat ramp is 10 to 12 inches. This is the best ice on the lake - other areas in the middle of the lake may be thinner as they were open and recently froze over. There is a large seam near the middle of the lake - use caution. 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 |
01/23 10:31 |
Black Hawk Lake
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Northwest |
Walleye - Fair: Fish near Ice House Pt boat ramp, near the Gunshot hill area, and in the inlet bridge bay area. |
01/23 10:31 |
Black Hawk Lake
|
Northwest |
Black Crappie - Fair: Use a waxworm, small minnow, or jigs. Most luck has been around the fish house in Town Bay and near Ice House Point. |
01/23 10:31 |
Black Hawk Lake
|
Northwest |
Yellow Perch - Fair: Anglers have been picking up some perch with minnows and waxworms. Most are having luck between Denison Beach and Gunshot Hill area. |
01/23 10:31 |
Blue Pit
|
Northwest |
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. |
01/23 08:06 |
Blue Pit
|
Northwest |
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01/23 08:06 |
Blue Pit
|
Northwest |
Rainbow Trout - Good: |
01/23 08:06 |
Brushy Creek Lake
|
Northwest |
Ice thickness varies from 8-14" but some lakes have pockets of open and seams. Use caution if venturing out. For more information, contact the Black Hawk District office at 712-657-2638. |
01/23 10:31 |
Brushy Creek Lake
|
Northwest |
Anglers have been out on the north end. Foot traffice only. Other areas of the lake are thinner or have pockets of open water. Use caution if venturing out and check ice often as you move around (conditions on this lake are variable). |
01/23 10:31 |
Brushy Creek Lake
|
Northwest |
Black Crappie - Fair: Fish are being picked up by the north boat ramp. Best luck is near trees. Sorting is needed. |
01/23 10:31 |
Brushy Creek Lake
|
Northwest |
Bluegill - Fair: |
01/23 10:31 |
Clear Lake
|
Northwest |
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. |
01/23 08:06 |
Clear Lake
|
Northwest |
Most of the lake has 14 to 15 inches of ice. Wear safety gear and check conditions as you go. |
01/23 08:06 |
Clear Lake
|
Northwest |
Walleye - Fair: Fish a minnow near rocky habitat. Best bite is after sunset. |
01/23 08:06 |
Clear Lake
|
Northwest |
Black Crappie - Good: Use caution when fishing near the rushes on the north shore. |
01/23 08:06 |
Clear Lake
|
Northwest |
Bluegill - Fair: Fish a small jig tipped with bait near vegetation. |
01/23 08:06 |
Clear Lake
|
Northwest |
Yellow Bass - Slow: Fish a jig tipped with bait in 2 to 3 feet of water. |
01/23 08:06 |
Clear Lake
|
Northwest |
Yellow Perch - Good: Most of the perch being caught are 4 to 6 inches. |
01/23 08:06 |
Crystal Lake
|
Northwest |
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. |
01/23 08:06 |
Crystal Lake
|
Northwest |
Black Crappie - Slow: Fish a small jig tipped with minnow. |
01/23 08:06 |
Crystal Lake
|
Northwest |
Bluegill - Fair: |
01/23 08:06 |
Crystal Lake
|
Northwest |
Ice thickness is 14 to 15 inches. There are still open water areas on the southeast side of the lake. |
01/23 08:06 |
Crystal Lake
|
Northwest |
Walleye - Slow: |
01/23 08:06 |
East Okoboji Lake
|
Northwest |
Warning: Many lakes still have areas of open water or areas that have iced over very recently. Be weary of seams that have popped up on many lakes as well. Most area lakes have 15 or more inches of ice. The extended forecast calls for continued below freezing temperatures. Check ice often when going out. For the most up to date information, call 712-330-2542 |
01/23 10:44 |
East Okoboji Lake
|
Northwest |
Okoboji Winter Games are taking place the weekend of the 25th so expect heavy traffic. The lake still has a handful of areas that are open or have just frozen over recently, most of which are on the northern most basin. There is around 14 inches of ice in most areas. |
01/23 10:44 |
East Okoboji Lake
|
Northwest |
Bluegill - Good: |
01/23 10:44 |
East Okoboji Lake
|
Northwest |
Black Crappie - Good: |
01/23 10:44 |
East Okoboji Lake
|
Northwest |
Yellow Perch - Good: Many fish have been observed, but sorting will most likely be needed. |
01/23 10:44 |
East Okoboji Lake
|
Northwest |
Largemouth Bass - Fair: |
01/23 10:44 |
Ingham Lake
|
Northwest |
Warning: Many lakes still have areas of open water or areas that have iced over very recently. Be weary of seams that have popped up on many lakes as well. Most area lakes have 15 or more inches of ice. The extended forecast calls for continued below freezing temperatures. Check ice often when going out. For the most up to date information, call 712-330-2542 |
01/23 10:44 |
Ingham Lake
|
Northwest |
Caution: There has been a large open hole on just north of the island. The lake is fully ice covered with around 14.5 inches of ice. |
01/23 10:44 |
Ingham Lake
|
Northwest |
Walleye - Fair: Anglers have had some success in the morning and afternoon. |
01/23 10:44 |
Moorland Pond
|
Northwest |
Ice thickness varies from 8-14" but some lakes have pockets of open and seams. Use caution if venturing out. For more information, contact the Black Hawk District office at 712-657-2638. |
01/23 10:31 |
Moorland Pond
|
Northwest |
The DNR will stock rainbow trout at noon on 1/24/2025. Anglers need a valid fishing license and pay the trout fee to fish for or possess trout. The daily limit is five trout per licensed angler with a possession limit of 10. Children age 15 or younger can fish for trout with a properly licensed adult, but together, they can only keep one daily limit. Children can pay the trout fee, allowing them to keep their own daily limit.
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01/23 10:43 |
Rice Lake
|
Northwest |
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. |
01/23 08:06 |
Rice Lake
|
Northwest |
Ice thickness is 14 to 15 inches. |
01/23 08:06 |
Rice Lake
|
Northwest |
Bluegill - Slow: |
01/23 08:06 |
Rice Lake
|
Northwest |
Walleye - Slow: Best bite is around sunset. |
01/23 08:06 |
Rice Lake
|
Northwest |
Yellow Perch - Good: Fish a jig tipped with bait near vegetation. |
01/23 08:06 |
Silver Lake (Dickinson)
|
Northwest |
Warning: Many lakes still have areas of open water or areas that have iced over very recently. Be weary of seams that have popped up on many lakes as well. Most area lakes have 15 or more inches of ice. The extended forecast calls for continued below freezing temperatures. Check ice often when going out. For the most up to date information, call 712-330-2542 |
01/23 10:44 |
Silver Lake (Dickinson)
|
Northwest |
Caution: The lake aerator is currently in operation. The lake has around 15.5 inches of ice. |
01/23 10:44 |
Silver Lake (Dickinson)
|
Northwest |
Walleye - Good: The bite has been hit or miss, but has been very good when the bite is on. |
01/23 10:44 |
Silver Lake (Worth)
|
Northwest |
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. |
01/23 08:06 |
Silver Lake (Worth)
|
Northwest |
Bluegill - Fair: Fish a small jig tipped with waxworms near vegetation. |
01/23 08:06 |
Silver Lake (Worth)
|
Northwest |
Ice thickness is 14 to 15 inches. |
01/23 08:06 |
Silver Lake (Worth)
|
Northwest |
Northern Pike - Slow: |
01/23 08:06 |
Silver Lake (Worth)
|
Northwest |
Yellow Perch - Good: Fish a jig tipped with bait in 2 to 3 feet of water. |
01/23 08:06 |