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Cedar River (Nashua to La Porte City)
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Northeast |
Interior rivers remain at low levels and there have been a few reports of anglers catching some walleye. As of this morning there have been a few reports of ice fishing in the Cedar Falls/Waterloo area. Temperatures are predicted above freezing this coming week; use extreme caution when on the ice. 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. |
12/23 10:14 |
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Cedar River (Nashua to La Porte City)
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Northeast |
There have been fair reports of anglers catching a few walleye on the Cedar River. |
12/23 10:19 |
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Cedar River (Nashua to La Porte City)
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Northeast |
Walleye - Fair: Try tipping a jig and plastic with a live minnow for best success. |
12/23 10:19 |
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Decorah District Streams
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Northeast |
Most area rivers are low with ice along edges or on pools. Majority of lakes and ponds covered with 5-9 inches of ice. Snow forecast for Friday. Temperatures rising through weekend with upper 30's for highs and teen's for lows. Second shotgun deer season continues through Sunday, December 22. For more information, please call the Chuck Gipp Decorah Fish Hatchery at 563-382-8324. |
12/19 09:25 |
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Decorah District Streams
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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. |
12/19 09:42 |
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Decorah District Streams
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Northeast |
Brown Trout - Good: Anglers may have to be more stealthy when approaching streams due to clear water. Flip a fly along the edge of vegetation. Try using flies inmitating minnows or other small fish. |
12/19 09:43 |
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Decorah District Streams
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Northeast |
Brook Trout - Good: Be stealthy approaching streams. Clarity excellent. Find fish in deeper pools above beaver dams. |
12/19 09:43 |
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Decorah District Streams
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Northeast |
Rainbow Trout - Good: Try a small chunk of worm or cheese under a bobber fished through a deeper hole. |
12/19 09:43 |
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Decorah District Streams
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Northeast |
Most area rivers are low with ice along edges or on pools. Majority of lakes and ponds covered with 5-9 inches of ice. Rain forecast for Friday. Temperatures rising throughout the week with highs in the 40's and lows in the 30's. Always use caution on the ice. Late muzzleloader deer season opened up on December 23rd and will continue through January 10th. Use caution and wear orange when fishing on public hunting areas. For more information, please call the Chuck Gipp Decorah Fish Hatchery at 56 |
12/23 09:38 |
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Decorah District Streams
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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 (redds). Many trout streams flow through public areas where hunting occurs. Wear plenty of orange so hunters can see you. |
12/23 09:38 |
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Decorah District Streams
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Northeast |
Brown Trout - Good: Anglers may have to be more stealthy when approaching streams due to clear water. Flip a fly along the edge of vegetation. Try using flies inmitating minnows or other small fish. |
12/23 09:38 |
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Decorah District Streams
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Northeast |
Brook Trout - Good: Be stealthy approaching streams. Clarity excellent. Find fish in deeper pools above beaver dams. |
12/23 09:38 |
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Decorah District Streams
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Northeast |
Rainbow Trout - Good: Try a small chunk of worm or cheese under a bobber fished through a deeper hole. |
12/23 09:38 |
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George Wyth Lake
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Northeast |
Interior rivers remain at low levels and are pretty well iced over at this point. As of this morning there have no reports of ice fishing in the Cedar Falls/Waterloo area. 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. |
12/19 10:37 |
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George Wyth Lake
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Northeast |
There have been reports of anglers catching panfish on George Wyth Lake. Reported ice conditions are around five inches. |
12/19 11:38 |
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George Wyth Lake
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Northeast |
Bluegill - Fair: |
12/19 11:39 |
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George Wyth Lake
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Northeast |
Black Crappie - Fair: |
12/19 11:39 |
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George Wyth Lake
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Northeast |
Interior rivers remain at low levels and there have been a few reports of anglers catching some walleye. As of this morning there have been a few reports of ice fishing in the Cedar Falls/Waterloo area. Temperatures are predicted above freezing this coming week; use extreme caution when on the ice. 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. |
12/23 10:14 |
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George Wyth Lake
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Northeast |
There have been reports of anglers catching panfish on George Wyth Lake. Reported ice conditions are around five inches. |
12/23 10:14 |
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George Wyth Lake
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Northeast |
Black Crappie - Fair: |
12/23 10:14 |
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George Wyth Lake
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Northeast |
Bluegill - Fair: |
12/23 10:14 |
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Lake Hendricks
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Northeast |
Most area rivers are low with ice along edges or on pools. Majority of lakes and ponds covered with 5-9 inches of ice. Snow forecast for Friday. Temperatures rising through weekend with upper 30's for highs and teen's for lows. Second shotgun deer season continues through Sunday, December 22. For more information, please call the Chuck Gipp Decorah Fish Hatchery at 563-382-8324. |
12/19 09:25 |
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Lake Hendricks
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Northeast |
The lake has 8-9 inches of ice. Water clarity is good. Please avoid the area around the aerator. |
12/19 09:31 |
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Lake Hendricks
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Northeast |
Bluegill - Good: Anglers finding fish 6-8 inches using small jigs with wax worms or small plastics. |
12/19 09:34 |
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Lake Hendricks
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Northeast |
Black Crappie - Good: Angles finding fish 6-8 inches using small jigs with wax worms or small plastics. |
12/19 09:35 |
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Lake Hendricks
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Northeast |
Most area rivers are low with ice along edges or on pools. Majority of lakes and ponds covered with 5-9 inches of ice. Rain forecast for Friday. Temperatures rising throughout the week with highs in the 40's and lows in the 30's. Always use caution on the ice. Late muzzleloader deer season opened up on December 23rd and will continue through January 10th. Use caution and wear orange when fishing on public hunting areas. For more information, please call the Chuck Gipp Decorah Fish Hatchery at 56 |
12/23 09:38 |
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Lake Hendricks
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Northeast |
The lake has 8-9 inches of ice. Water clarity is good. Please avoid the area around the aerator. |
12/23 09:38 |
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Lake Hendricks
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Northeast |
Bluegill - Good: Anglers are having success finding fish using small plastics or small jigs tipped with wax worms. |
12/23 09:38 |
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Lake Hendricks
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Northeast |
Black Crappie - Good: Angles finding fish 6-8 inches using small jigs with wax worms or small plastics. |
12/23 09:38 |
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Lake Meyer
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Northeast |
Most area rivers are low with ice along edges or on pools. Majority of lakes and ponds covered with 5-9 inches of ice. Snow forecast for Friday. Temperatures rising through weekend with upper 30's for highs and teen's for lows. Second shotgun deer season continues through Sunday, December 22. For more information, please call the Chuck Gipp Decorah Fish Hatchery at 563-382-8324. |
12/19 09:25 |
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Lake Meyer
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Northeast |
Water clarity excellent with inches of ice. |
12/19 09:35 |
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Lake Meyer
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Northeast |
Bluegill - Good: Anglers finding success using small jigs with wax worms in 12-15 feet of water around brush piles. |
12/19 09:38 |
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Lake Meyer
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Northeast |
Black Crappie - Good: Anglers finding fish using small jigs with wax worms in 12-15 feet of water around brush piles. |
12/19 09:38 |
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Lake Meyer
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Northeast |
Most area rivers are low with ice along edges or on pools. Majority of lakes and ponds covered with 5-9 inches of ice. Rain forecast for Friday. Temperatures rising throughout the week with highs in the 40's and lows in the 30's. Always use caution on the ice. Late muzzleloader deer season opened up on December 23rd and will continue through January 10th. Use caution and wear orange when fishing on public hunting areas. For more information, please call the Chuck Gipp Decorah Fish Hatchery at 56 |
12/23 09:38 |
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Lake Meyer
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Northeast |
Water clarity excellent with 6-7 inches of ice. |
12/23 09:38 |
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Lake Meyer
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Northeast |
Bluegill - Good: Anglers finding success using small jigs with wax worms in 12-15 feet of water around brush piles. |
12/23 09:38 |
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Lake Meyer
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Northeast |
Black Crappie - Good: Anglers catching fish using small jigs with wax worms in 12-15 feet of water around brush piles. |
12/23 09:38 |
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Manchester District Streams
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Northeast |
Interior rivers remain at low levels and are pretty well iced over at this point. As of this morning there have no reports of ice fishing in the Cedar Falls/Waterloo area. 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. |
12/19 10:37 |
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Manchester District Streams
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Northeast |
Trout streams are in excellent condition. Temperatures are predicted in the mid to upper forties for Christmas week providing for some good insect hatches. |
12/19 10:37 |
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Manchester District Streams
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Northeast |
Interior rivers remain at low levels and there have been a few reports of anglers catching some walleye. As of this morning there have been a few reports of ice fishing in the Cedar Falls/Waterloo area. Temperatures are predicted above freezing this coming week; use extreme caution when on the ice. 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. |
12/23 10:14 |
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Manchester District Streams
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Northeast |
Trout streams are in excellent condition. Temperatures are predicted in the mid to upper forties for Christmas week providing for some good insect hatches. |
12/23 10:14 |
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Mississippi River Pool 10
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Northeast |
Ice fishing on backwaters is in full swing on the Upper Mississippi River Pool 9-11. Freezing temps have ice building in backwater lakes. There is now 2-3 inches of snow cover over the ice. Warmer temperatures over the holiday weekend may weaken the ice. Avoid areas with current. Anglers should use a spud bar to test the ice prior to venturing onto the ice. |
12/19 11:47 |
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Mississippi River Pool 10
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Northeast |
Largemouth Bass - Good: Anglers catching some nice bass fishing waxworms for panfish. |
12/19 11:47 |
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Mississippi River Pool 10
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Northeast |
Walleye - Good: Walleye fishing in the tailwaters has been good recently but access may be limited by ice. |
12/19 11:47 |
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Mississippi River Pool 10
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Northeast |
Water level in the tailwaters at Lynxville is stable at 614.4 feet. Ice is forming at the boat ramp ice flows are collecting below the dam so and tailwater fishing access may be limited. Avoid ice at the ramp in Bussey Lake, Guttenberg as it is unsafe. Ice anglers are entering on the island road and reporting around 7 inches of ice. At Sny Magill there is still thin ice in the middle of Johnson Slough and crossing is not recommended until ice thickens. |
12/19 11:47 |
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Mississippi River Pool 10
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Northeast |
Yellow Perch - Excellent: Yellow perch fishing has been very good in the backwaters. Try using minnows for bigger fish. |
12/19 11:47 |
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Mississippi River Pool 10
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Northeast |
Black Crappie - Good: Nice sized crappie being caught. Try using small minnows for larger fish. |
12/19 11:47 |
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Mississippi River Pool 10
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Northeast |
Bluegill - Excellent: Good sized bluegills being caught in the early bite |
12/19 11:47 |
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Mississippi River Pool 10
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Northeast |
Northern Pike - Fair: Early tip up fishing has been good at times |
12/19 11:47 |
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Mississippi River Pool 10
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Northeast |
Sauger - Good: Sauger fishing in the tailwaters has been good recently but access may be limited by ice |
12/19 11:47 |
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Mississippi River Pool 10
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Northeast |
Ice fishing on backwaters is in full swing on the Upper Mississippi River Pool 9-11. Falling water levels and the warmer weather may cause water on top of ice and deteriorate the edges. Avoid areas with current. Anglers should use a spud bar to test the ice prior to venturing onto the ice. |
12/23 11:33 |
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Mississippi River Pool 10
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Northeast |
Water level in the tailwaters at Lynxville is falling and currently 613.8 feet. Warmer weather may create poor ice conditions. Avoid ice at Bussey Lake Ramp in Guttenberg as it is unsafe. Ice anglers are entering on the island road and reporting around 7-8 inches of ice. Crossing Johnson Slough at Sny Magill is not recommended with the warm-up. |
12/23 11:33 |
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Mississippi River Pool 10
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Northeast |
Yellow Perch - Good: Yellow perch fishing has been very good in the backwaters. Try using minnows for bigger fish. |
12/23 11:33 |
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Mississippi River Pool 10
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Northeast |
Black Crappie - Good: Nice sized crappie being caught. Try using small minnows for larger fish. |
12/23 11:33 |
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Mississippi River Pool 10
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Northeast |
Bluegill - Excellent: Good sized bluegills being caught in the early bite |
12/23 11:33 |
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Mississippi River Pool 10
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Northeast |
Largemouth Bass - Good: Anglers catching some nice bass fishing waxworms for panfish. |
12/23 11:33 |
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Mississippi River Pool 10
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Northeast |
Northern Pike - Fair: Early tip up fishing has been good at times |
12/23 11:33 |
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Mississippi River Pool 10
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Northeast |
Sauger - Good: Sauger fishing in the tailwaters has been good recently but access may be limited by ice |
12/23 11:33 |
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Mississippi River Pool 10
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Northeast |
Walleye - Good: Walleye fishing in the tailwaters has been good recently but access may be limited by ice. |
12/23 11:33 |
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Mississippi River Pool 11
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Northeast |
Ice fishing on backwaters is in full swing on the Upper Mississippi River Pool 9-11. Freezing temps have ice building in backwater lakes. There is now 2-3 inches of snow cover over the ice. Warmer temperatures over the holiday weekend may weaken the ice. Avoid areas with current. Anglers should use a spud bar to test the ice prior to venturing onto the ice. |
12/19 11:47 |
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Mississippi River Pool 11
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Northeast |
Water level the tailwaters in Guttenberg is 6 ft. and expected to be stable. Ice is around 6-7 inches in protected backwaters. Ice is forming at the boat ramps in Guttenberg and ice flows are collecting below the dam so tailwater fishing access may be limited. Avoid ice in areas with any current yet. Avoid the mouth of the creek at Mud Lake. |
12/19 11:47 |
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Mississippi River Pool 11
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Northeast |
Bluegill - Good: Good sized bluegills being caught in the early bite |
12/19 11:47 |
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Mississippi River Pool 11
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Northeast |
Largemouth Bass - Fair: Anglers catching some nice bass fishing waxworms for panfish. |
12/19 11:47 |
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Mississippi River Pool 11
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Northeast |
Sauger - Good: Walleye fishing in the tailwaters has been good recently but access may be limited by ice |
12/19 11:47 |
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Mississippi River Pool 11
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Northeast |
Walleye - Slow: Walleye fishing in the tailwaters has been good recently but access may be limited by ice. |
12/19 11:47 |
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Mississippi River Pool 11
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Northeast |
Yellow Perch - Good: Some good reports of perch catches at Mud and Sunfish Lakes |
12/19 11:47 |
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Mississippi River Pool 11
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Northeast |
Black Crappie - Fair: Nice sized crappie being caught. Try using small minnows for larger fish. |
12/19 11:47 |
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Mississippi River Pool 11
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Northeast |
Northern Pike - Fair: Early tip up fishing has been good at times |
12/19 11:59 |
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Mississippi River Pool 11
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Northeast |
Ice fishing on backwaters is in full swing on the Upper Mississippi River Pool 9-11. Falling water levels and the warmer weather may cause water on top of ice and deteriorate the edges. Avoid areas with current. Anglers should use a spud bar to test the ice prior to venturing onto the ice. |
12/23 11:33 |
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Mississippi River Pool 11
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Northeast |
Bluegill - Good: Good sized bluegills being caught in the early bite |
12/23 11:33 |
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Mississippi River Pool 11
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Northeast |
Largemouth Bass - Fair: Anglers catching some nice bass fishing waxworms for panfish. |
12/23 11:33 |
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Mississippi River Pool 11
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Northeast |
Walleye - Slow: Walleye fishing in the tailwaters has been good recently but access may be limited by ice. |
12/23 11:33 |
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Mississippi River Pool 11
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Northeast |
Water level at the tailwaters in Guttenberg is falling and currently at 5.5 feet. Ice is around 6-7 inches in protected backwaters. Ice chunks are floating at the boat ramps in Guttenberg and expect ice flows collecting below the dam. Avoid ice in areas with any current yet. Avoid the mouth of the creek at Mud Lake. |
12/23 11:33 |
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Mississippi River Pool 11
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Northeast |
Yellow Perch - Good: Some good reports of perch catches at Mud and Sunfish Lakes |
12/23 11:33 |
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Mississippi River Pool 11
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Northeast |
Black Crappie - Fair: Nice sized crappie being caught. Try using small minnows for larger fish. |
12/23 11:33 |
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Mississippi River Pool 11
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Northeast |
Northern Pike - Good: Early tip up fishing has been good at times |
12/23 11:33 |
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Mississippi River Pool 11
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Northeast |
Sauger - Good: Walleye fishing in the tailwaters has been good recently but access may be limited by ice |
12/23 11:33 |
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Mississippi River Pool 12
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Northeast |
Conditions on the river have been constantly changing. Some ice fishing is occurring but people must take care must be taken. If you have angling questions, please call Bellevue Fisheries Management at 563-880-8781. |
12/19 09:04 |
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Mississippi River Pool 12
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Northeast |
Water level at Dubuque Lock and Dam is stable at 5.6 feet and the RR Bridge is at 8.2 feet. Water is clear with the temperature is around 34 degrees in main channel. |
12/19 09:04 |
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Mississippi River Pool 12
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Northeast |
Bluegill - No Report: Some ice fishing is occurring but ice fishing conditions has been variable. Please take care and review safe ice conditions. |
12/19 09:04 |
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Mississippi River Pool 12
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Northeast |
Northern Pike - Good: Lots of small pike have been caught in the river and pike should be available for tip up fishing if we get quality ice. |
12/19 09:04 |
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Mississippi River Pool 12
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Northeast |
Walleye - Slow: Some walleye and sauger are being taken in the tailwaters mostly on a jig and minnow. |
12/19 09:04 |
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Mississippi River Pool 12
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Northeast |
Conditions on the river have been constantly changing. Some ice fishing is occurring but people must take care must be taken. If you have angling questions, please call Bellevue Fisheries Management at 563-880-8781. |
12/23 10:27 |
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Mississippi River Pool 12
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Northeast |
Water level at Dubuque Lock and Dam is stable at 5.7 feet and the RR Bridge is at 8.2 feet. Water is clear with the temperature is around 34 degrees in main channel. Some ice reported at Hawthorne boat ramp but generally boaters can get out to tailwater. |
12/23 10:27 |
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Mississippi River Pool 12
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Northeast |
Bluegill - Good: Some ice fishing is occurring but ice fishing conditions has been variable. Please take care and review safe ice conditions. |
12/23 10:27 |
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Mississippi River Pool 12
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Northeast |
Northern Pike - Excellent: Pike fishing has been very good in the backwaters when good ice has been present. Anglers often using large shiners with tip up's. |
12/23 10:27 |
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Mississippi River Pool 12
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Northeast |
Walleye - Fair: Some walleye and sauger are being taken in the tailwaters mostly on a jig and minnow. |
12/23 10:27 |
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Mississippi River Pool 13
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Northeast |
Conditions on the river have been constantly changing. Some ice fishing is occurring but people must take care must be taken. If you have angling questions, please call Bellevue Fisheries Management at 563-880-8781. |
12/19 09:04 |
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Mississippi River Pool 13
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Northeast |
Water level at Bellevue is steady and presently is near 5.9 feet. Water is clear with the temperature near 34 degrees in main channel. Bellevue City ramp has remained open but the DNR ramp has mostly been frozen in. Some ice flow have occurred periodically. |
12/19 09:04 |
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Mississippi River Pool 13
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Northeast |
Bluegill - No Report: Some ice fishing conditions exist but please review ice safety as ice depth is variable. |
12/19 09:04 |
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Mississippi River Pool 13
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Northeast |
Walleye - Fair: Most angling is taking place in the tailwaters with folks using jigs and minnows. |
12/19 09:04 |
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Mississippi River Pool 13
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Northeast |
Yellow Perch - Good: Starting to hear of some yellow perch being caught. They seemed to have disappeared for awhile but strong populations are present on the Mississippi River. |
12/19 09:04 |
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Mississippi River Pool 13
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Northeast |
Conditions on the river have been constantly changing. Some ice fishing is occurring but people must take care must be taken. If you have angling questions, please call Bellevue Fisheries Management at 563-880-8781. |
12/23 10:27 |
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Mississippi River Pool 13
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Northeast |
Bluegill - Good: Some ice fishing conditions exist but please review ice safety as ice depth is variable. |
12/23 10:27 |
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Mississippi River Pool 13
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Northeast |
Walleye - Fair: Most angling is taking place in the tailwaters with folks using jigs and minnows. |
12/23 10:27 |
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Mississippi River Pool 13
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Northeast |
Water level at Bellevue is steady and presently is near 5.9 feet. Water is clear with the temperature near 34 degrees in main channel. Bellevue City ramp has remained open but the DNR ramp has mostly been periodically frozen in. Some ice flow have occurred a few times. |
12/23 10:27 |
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Mississippi River Pool 13
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Northeast |
Yellow Perch - Good: Some yellow perch are now being reported by anglers targeting Bluegills. Ice conditions however have been variable so please be cautious. |
12/23 10:27 |
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Mississippi River Pool 14
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Northeast |
Conditions on the river have been constantly changing. Some ice fishing is occurring but people must take care must be taken. If you have angling questions, please call Bellevue Fisheries Management at 563-880-8781. |
12/19 09:04 |
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Mississippi River Pool 14
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Northeast |
Water level at Fulton is stable and presently near 5.1 feet, 9.8 feet at Camanche and 4.7 feet at LeClaire. Water is clear with the temperature around 34 degrees. Icing is an issue at the boat ramps. |
12/19 09:04 |
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Mississippi River Pool 14
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Northeast |
Walleye - Fair: Most tailwater anglers are using some sort of minnow rig, |
12/19 09:04 |