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
| As of December 18, larger lakes in Central Iowa range from open water areas to thin ice. Ponds in Central Iowa were mostly covered in thin ice. Anglers beginning to ice fish on ponds should check ice thickness frequently. More fishing reports will be added as ice fishing activity increases. For information on Central Iowa lakes and rivers contact Ben Dodd at 641-891-3795 or Andy Otting at 515-204-5885. |
| As of December 18 Don Williams Lake was completely ice covered with ice less than 3 inches thick. |
- 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")
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 2024 found Largemouth Bass at all sizes from 10.5- to 19-inches. The two main groups are 12- to 14-inches and 16-to 18-inches. During a fall Walleye survey a 21.5inch, 6.6 pound Largemouth Bass was captured. The Bluegills are topping out at 7.5-inches with the majority of the population being 5.5-to 7-inches. Black Crappies were surveyed in good numbers at sizes from 5.5- 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 2024 were 13- to 28.6-inches. (2024)
Tip: Click the arrow in the lower right corner to view the Fish Survey Data tool in full-screen mode.
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.