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DNR’s weekly fishing report is broken down by counties or regions – northwest, northeast, Mississippi river, southeast and southwest.

You can check the activity of your favorite lake or stretch of river within each region, including which species are being caught, a rating of the bite (slow, fair, good or excellent), as well as a hot bait or lure pattern.

Fishing reports may include information on stream or river flows (and if it is rising or dropping), ice conditions, depths that fish are biting (watch for trends if this changes), or safety issues like if the water suddenly becomes shallow in spots.

Fishing Podcasts

Each month, Jeff Kopaska of the Iowa DNR and Ross Peterson from KXnO Sports Fanatics get together to talk about fishing opportunities, seasons and events in Iowa and around the Midwest. They are often joined by other DNR staff and guest speakers.

The links below are the podcast recordings of their conversations, and can also be found on the iHeartRadio app.

2023 Podcast Links

January 2023 Fishing Report - ice fishing tips and safety, winter community trout stockings and fish stocking requests and data

February 2023 Fishing Report - tips for getting your gear ready for spring fishing, Mid Iowa Bassmasters Fishermen's Swap Meet, Iowa Walleye Challenge and new state record orangespotted sunfish

March 2023 Fishing Report -  spring community trout stockings, Iowa Walleye Challenge, Hook n" Paddle Passport, early season river fishing for walleyes and lake fishing for ice-out catfish

April 2023 Fishing Report - AJ Winter, Iowa DNR Outdoor Skills Specialist joins us to preview spring outdoor activities, plus trout stocking and walleye gillnetting

May 2023 Fishing Report - Clear Lake fishing, shovelnose sturgeon sampling, Iowa Wallaye Challenge local prizes and Hook n' Paddle Passport launch

June 2023 Fishing Report - Free Fishing Weekend, fishing community ponds, tips for kayak fishing

July 2023 Fishing Report - local angler, Richared Grimes joins us to talk about the Iowa Walleye Challenge, plus Des Moines area community fishing spots and the Hook n' Paddle Passport 

August 2023 Fishing Report - we answer questions posed by some central Iowa listeners, plus trout fishing and the Iowa State Fair

September 2023 Fishing Report - Chad Dolan, Iowa DNR fisheries biologist joins us with an update on the Lake Geode restoration project, plus fall fish stockings

December 2023 Fishing Report - 2024 Midwest Walleye Challenge preview, plus fishing Christmas gift ideas

February 2022 Fishing Report - Zak Slagle from the Ohio DNR joins us to talk about walleye populations, fishing and surveys at Lake Erie; plus plans for the Midwest Fish & Wildlife Conference hosted by Iowa DNR is Des Moines mid-February

March 2022 Fishing Report - Ben Neely, Kansas fishery biologist joins us to talk about a recent research project to determine if live scope sonar technology leads to anglers catching more/bigger fish; plus spring community trout stockings

April 2022 Fishing Report - new state record smallmouth buffalo, plus tips for catching trout in community fishing ponds and annual walleye gillnetting efforts

June 2022 Fishing Report - fishing tips and hotspots, plus sturgeon sampling on the Cedar River, Free Fishing Weekend and Iowa Walleye Challenge

August 2022 Fishing Report - live from the Iowa State Fair; stop by the aquarim in the DNR building to see fish from across Iowa; plus local fishing information 

September 2022 Fishing Report - new community fishing ponds, fishing sampling and fishing tournaments 

October 2022 Fishing Report - fish diet research, fishing tournaments and the big walleye controversy on Lake Erie; plus fall fishing tips

November 2022 Fishing Report - Mike Siepker joins us to talk trout - stockings, spawning, management and more

December 2022 Fishing Report - Hank Kholer joins us to talk about his One4Water trip and new book; plus ice fishing season preview

January 2021 Fishing Report - Kevan Paul joins us to talk about ice fishing on Clear Lake

February 2021 Fishing Report - fishing in community ponds, plus hybrid striped bass in Big Creek, and the hot yellow perch bite at Clear Lake

March 2021 Fishing Report - Corey Goldsworthy from the Minnesota DNR joins us to talk about the fishing options at Lake Superior, plus ice-out catfishing

April 2021 Fishing Report - Jay Rudacille, Iowa DNR Warm and Coolwater Fish Culture Supervisor, joins us to talk about the annual spring walleye collection, production and stocking, plus spring community trout stockings and fun fishing stories

May 2021 Fishing Report - Hank Kohler joins us to talk about his upcoming paddling trip from central Minnesota down the Mississippi River to the Gulf of Mexico to make people aware of and seek donations for clean water projects

July 2021 Fishing Report - Fish Local Community Fishing Program and river catfishing tips, plus trout stream sampling

September 2021 Fishing Report - freshwater drum fishing on the Mississippi River, plus drift fishing for crappie and recap of Iowa State Fair aquarium and courtyard presentations

October 2021 Fishing Report - fall fishing tips, plus fall community trout stockings annouced again this year and upcoming trout angler survey

December 2021 Fishing Report - Eric Brinkman, asssistant chief of aquatic conservation in Arkansas, joins us to talk about managing alligator gar in the Red River; plus the Iowa Urban Trout Challenge on urban/community trout locations through December 31, 2021.

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Big Woods Lake Northeast Interior rivers remain at low levels and should be providing some angling opportunities. As of this morning there have been a few reports of anglers catching some panfish in the Cedar Falls/Waterloo area. Ice conditions remain around the six to eight inches of good ice on most area lakes, as always use extreme caution. The extended forecast calls for below freezing temperatures for the next ten days so ice conditions should hold up well. For more information contact your local area bait and tack 02/06 10:30
Big Woods Lake Northeast Black Crappie - Fair: Try locating structure and use a ice jig tipped with a minnow or waxworm, look for suspended fish near the structure using electronics. 02/06 10:30
Big Woods Lake Northeast Bluegill - Fair: Try locating structure and use a ice jig tipped with a waxworm off of the bottom. 02/06 10:30
Big Woods Lake Northeast There have been fair reports of anglers catching bluegill and crappie on Big Woods Lake, some sorting may be necessary. 02/06 10:30
Brinker Lake Northeast Interior rivers remain at low levels and should be providing some angling opportunities. As of this morning there have been a few reports of anglers catching some panfish in the Cedar Falls/Waterloo area. Ice conditions remain around the six to eight inches of good ice on most area lakes, as always use extreme caution. The extended forecast calls for below freezing temperatures for the next ten days so ice conditions should hold up well. For more information contact your local area bait and tack 02/06 10:30
Brinker Lake Northeast There have been no reports for Brinker Lake this past week. 02/06 10:30
Cedar River (above Nashua) Northeast Most area rivers remain low and mostly ice covered. The majority of lakes and ponds lost a few inches of ice but still have 12 inches. Ice conditions can change rapidly with warmer temperatures. Snow likely Saturday. A cloudy weekend with highs in upper 20's and single digits for lows. For fishing information, please call the Chuck Gipp Decorah Fish Hatchery at 563-382-8324. 02/06 09:36
Cedar River (above Nashua) Northeast About 14 inches of ice on impoundments. Use care when approaching ice heaves. Check depths often especially in areas with current. Ice conditions change quickly with warmer weather. 02/06 09:36
Cedar River (above Nashua) Northeast Bluegill - Slow: Use small jig tipped with waxworm or spike near structure or in backwater area. 02/06 09:36
Cedar River (above Nashua) Northeast Black Crappie - Slow: Use small jig tipped with minnow or waxworm in deeper water with a little current. 02/06 09:36
Cedar River (above Nashua) Northeast Northern Pike - Slow: Use dead chubs fished in areas with dead submersed vegetation or other debris. 02/06 09:36
Cedar River (above Nashua) Northeast Walleye - Slow: Use minnows on small jig fished near bottom just out of current. 02/06 09:36
Cedar River (Nashua to La Porte City) Northeast Interior rivers remain at low levels and should be providing some angling opportunities. As of this morning there have been a few reports of anglers catching some panfish in the Cedar Falls/Waterloo area. Ice conditions remain around the six to eight inches of good ice on most area lakes, as always use extreme caution. The extended forecast calls for below freezing temperatures for the next ten days so ice conditions should hold up well. For more information contact your local area bait and tack 02/06 10:30
Cedar River (Nashua to La Porte City) Northeast There have been no reports of anglers catching walleye on the Cedar River this past week. 02/06 10:30
Cedar River (Nashua to La Porte City) Northeast Walleye - Fair: Try tipping a jig and plastic with a live minnow for best success. 02/06 10:30
Decorah District Streams Northeast Most area rivers remain low and mostly ice covered. The majority of lakes and ponds lost a few inches of ice but still have 12 inches. Ice conditions can change rapidly with warmer temperatures. Snow likely Saturday. A cloudy weekend with highs in upper 20's and single digits for lows. For fishing information, please call the Chuck Gipp Decorah Fish Hatchery at 563-382-8324. 02/06 09:36
Decorah District Streams Northeast Community stockings occurring. To find out when and where the next one will be, check out our website at https://www.iowadnr.gov/Fishing/Trout-Fishing. Don't forget to purchase your 2025 fishing license and trout fee. Trout streams in excellent condition but low. 02/06 09:36
Decorah District Streams Northeast Brook Trout - Fair: Use midge, minnow, or leach patterns for fish looking to get more bang for their effort. 02/06 09:36
Decorah District Streams Northeast Brown Trout - Good: Fish around an undercut bank or similar structure. Cloudy days and off color water are a perfect mix for catching this trout. 02/06 09:36
Decorah District Streams Northeast Rainbow Trout - Good: Rainbow trout spawn is on showing brighter colors. Hatchery holdovers remain in the stream teasing anglers. Use a small spinner bait or hair jig floated past or through deep bank or hole. 02/06 09:36
George Wyth Lake Northeast Interior rivers remain at low levels and should be providing some angling opportunities. As of this morning there have been a few reports of anglers catching some panfish in the Cedar Falls/Waterloo area. Ice conditions remain around the six to eight inches of good ice on most area lakes, as always use extreme caution. The extended forecast calls for below freezing temperatures for the next ten days so ice conditions should hold up well. For more information contact your local area bait and tack 02/06 10:30
George Wyth Lake Northeast Bluegill - Fair: Try locating structure and use a ice jig tipped with a waxworm off of the bottom. 02/06 10:30
George Wyth Lake Northeast There have been fair reports of anglers catching bluegill and crappie on George Wyth Lake, some sorting may be necessary. 02/06 10:30
George Wyth Lake Northeast Black Crappie - Fair: Try locating structure and use a ice jig tipped with a minnow or waxworm, look for suspended fish near the structure using electronics. 02/06 10:30
Lake Hendricks Northeast Most area rivers remain low and mostly ice covered. The majority of lakes and ponds lost a few inches of ice but still have 12 inches. Ice conditions can change rapidly with warmer temperatures. Snow likely Saturday. A cloudy weekend with highs in upper 20's and single digits for lows. For fishing information, please call the Chuck Gipp Decorah Fish Hatchery at 563-382-8324. 02/06 09:36
Lake Hendricks Northeast Ice depths about 13 to 14 inches. Fish activity slowed. Use care around aerator. 02/06 09:36
Lake Hendricks Northeast Bluegill - Fair: Find fish in deeper water. Use a jig tipped with a waxworm or spike for best luck. 02/06 09:36
Lake Meyer Northeast Most area rivers remain low and mostly ice covered. The majority of lakes and ponds lost a few inches of ice but still have 12 inches. Ice conditions can change rapidly with warmer temperatures. Snow likely Saturday. A cloudy weekend with highs in upper 20's and single digits for lows. For fishing information, please call the Chuck Gipp Decorah Fish Hatchery at 563-382-8324. 02/06 09:36
Lake Meyer Northeast Bluegill - Fair: Lots of lookers but some will take a small jig tipped with a spike or waxie. Find fish in deeper water near brush piles use a small jig tipped with waxworm or spike. 02/06 09:36
Lake Meyer Northeast Ice depths about 13 inches. 02/06 09:36
Lake Meyer Northeast Black Crappie - Fair: Try fishing about 4 to 5 feet off the bottom near dark or early morning. 02/06 09:36
Manchester District Streams Northeast Interior rivers remain at low levels and should be providing some angling opportunities. As of this morning there have been a few reports of anglers catching some panfish in the Cedar Falls/Waterloo area. Ice conditions remain around the six to eight inches of good ice on most area lakes, as always use extreme caution. The extended forecast calls for below freezing temperatures for the next ten days so ice conditions should hold up well. For more information contact your local area bait and tack 02/06 10:30
Manchester District Streams Northeast Trout streams are in excellent condition. 02/06 10:30
Mississippi River Pool 10 Northeast Upper Mississippi River Pools 9-11 are Most backwater lakes have 12 - 15+ inches of ice. Recent cold weather has firmed up ice but caution should still be used around areas with current. Main channel ramps remain iced up. 02/06 09:03
Mississippi River Pool 10 Northeast Water level in the tailwaters at Lynxville is is currently 613.5 feet. Recent cold weather has firmed up ice. 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 12 inches of ice. Anglers have been crossing at Sny Magill to Norwegian Lake. 02/06 09:03
Mississippi River Pool 10 Northeast Bluegill - Good: Midwinter bite can be mixed with a lot of sorting of smaller fish. 02/06 10:46
Mississippi River Pool 10 Northeast Black Crappie - Fair: Occasional nice sized fish being caught 02/06 10:47
Mississippi River Pool 10 Northeast Yellow Perch - Fair: Perch fishing should pick up during late winter. 02/06 10:48
Mississippi River Pool 10 Northeast Northern Pike - Good: Tip up fishing has been good this winter with a lot of 20" fish being caught 02/06 10:49
Mississippi River Pool 11 Northeast Upper Mississippi River Pools 9-11 are Most backwater lakes have 12 - 15+ inches of ice. Recent cold weather has firmed up ice but caution should still be used around areas with current. Main channel ramps remain iced up. 02/06 09:03
Mississippi River Pool 11 Northeast Water level at Guttenberg is currently 5 feet. Recent cold weather has firmed up ice again. Ice is around 12 - 15 inches. 02/06 09:03
Mississippi River Pool 11 Northeast Bluegill - Good: Midwinter bite can be mixed with a lot of sorting of smaller fish 02/06 10:50
Mississippi River Pool 11 Northeast Black Crappie - Fair: Occasional nice sized fish being caught 02/06 10:51
Mississippi River Pool 11 Northeast Yellow Perch - Fair: Perch fishing should pick up during late winter 02/06 10:51
Mississippi River Pool 11 Northeast Northern Pike - Good: Tip up fishing has been good this winter with a lot of 20" fish being caught 02/06 10:53
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 you may need to wear cleats to move around well. If you have angling questions, please call Bellevue Fisheries Management at 563-880-8781. 02/06 11:17
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. 02/06 11:17
Mississippi River Pool 12 Northeast Northern Pike - Excellent: Pike fishing has been very good in the backwaters. Anglers often using large shiners with tip up's. 02/06 11:17
Mississippi River Pool 12 Northeast Walleye - No Report: Very difficult to get to the tailwater as boat ramps have iced in or subject to ice flows. 02/06 11:17
Mississippi River Pool 12 Northeast Black Crappie - Good: Anglers are often using tip downs with minnows for bait. 02/06 11:17
Mississippi River Pool 12 Northeast Bluegill - Excellent: 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. 02/06 11:17
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 you may need to wear cleats to move around well. If you have angling questions, please call Bellevue Fisheries Management at 563-880-8781. 02/06 11:17
Mississippi River Pool 13 Northeast Water level at Bellevue is stable and presently is near 5.3 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 presently frozen in. The main channel is open below dam but major ice flows are occurring at times. 02/06 11:17
Mississippi River Pool 13 Northeast Bluegill - Excellent: In general ice thickness is decent. Ice can be sketchy around the south campground in Sabula at times so please check it before going out. The ice itself is very slick so please use cleats to move around. 02/06 11:17
Mississippi River Pool 13 Northeast Walleye - No Report: Some people are fishing in the tailwater at Bellevue and launching from the city ramp. Be wary of ice flows! 02/06 11:17
Mississippi River Pool 13 Northeast Largemouth Bass - Good: Lots of big bass have been reported by ice anglers in the Sabula area. 02/06 11:17
Mississippi River Pool 13 Northeast Yellow Perch - Good: Many little yellow perch with an occasional nicer fish being seen around the Sabula Lakes areas. Some perch also being caught at Millers Landing in lower Pool 13 in some very shallow backwaters. 02/06 11:17
Mississippi River Pool 13 Northeast Northern Pike - Excellent: Pike are being caught in a variety of locations on tips up tipped with large shiners. May be the best pike fishing seen on the river in years. 02/06 11:20
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 you may need to wear cleats to move around well. If you have angling questions, please call Bellevue Fisheries Management at 563-880-8781. 02/06 11:17
Mississippi River Pool 14 Northeast Water level at Fulton is stable and presently near 4.7 feet, 9.6 feet at Camanche and 4.3 feet at LeClaire. Water is clear with the temperature around 33 degrees. 02/06 11:17
Mississippi River Pool 14 Northeast Bluegill - Good: Ice fishing is occurring at Rock Creek and in Cattail Lake. Sorting of bluegills is occurring but some nice fish are being caught. 02/06 11:17
Mississippi River Pool 14 Northeast Walleye - No Report: All the boat ramps in Clinton were iced in at the time of this report. 02/06 11:17
Mississippi River Pool 14 Northeast Northern Pike - No Report: Lots of pike being caught in the pools above Pool 14 but would not be surprising that they could not be targeted here as well. Pool 14 has a very good pike population. 02/06 11:25
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 you may need to wear cleats to move around well. If you have angling questions, please call Bellevue Fisheries Management at 563-880-8781. 02/06 11:17
Mississippi River Pool 15 Northeast Water level is stable at Rock Island near 4.9 feet. Water is clear and temperature is around 33 degrees. 02/06 11:17
Mississippi River Pool 9 Northeast Upper Mississippi River Pools 9-11 are Most backwater lakes have 12 - 15+ inches of ice. Recent cold weather has firmed up ice but caution should still be used around areas with current. Main channel ramps remain iced up. 02/06 09:03
Mississippi River Pool 9 Northeast Water level at Lansing is currently 8 feet. Recent cold weather has firmed up ice again. Ice is around 15 inches in Shore Slough and Lansing Village Creek. 02/06 09:03
Mississippi River Pool 9 Northeast Bluegill - Good: Midwinter bite can be mixed with a lot of sorting of smaller fish. 02/06 10:42
Mississippi River Pool 9 Northeast Black Crappie - Fair: Occasional nice sized fish being caught 02/06 10:44
Mississippi River Pool 9 Northeast Yellow Perch - Fair: Perch fishing should pick up during late winter. 02/06 10:45
Mississippi River Pool 9 Northeast Northern Pike - Good: Tip up fishing has been good this winter with a lot of 20" fish being caught 02/06 10:46
Volga Lake Northeast Most area rivers remain low and mostly ice covered. The majority of lakes and ponds lost a few inches of ice but still have 12 inches. Ice conditions can change rapidly with warmer temperatures. Snow likely Saturday. A cloudy weekend with highs in upper 20's and single digits for lows. For fishing information, please call the Chuck Gipp Decorah Fish Hatchery at 563-382-8324. 02/06 09:36
Volga Lake Northeast About 13 to 14 inches of ice on Lake. Few anglers out this week. 02/06 09:36
Volga Lake Northeast Bluegill - Fair: Find gills around brush piles. Use small jigs tipped with a waxworm or spike. 02/06 09:36
Volga Lake Northeast Black Crappie - Fair: Find crappie around pallets or brush piles. Use small jig with some flash. 02/06 09:36
Arrowhead Lake Northwest Most ice in the district is anywhere from 6 to 10 inches thick. The warmer weather last week has created more variable ice and open seams. Use caution if venturing out. For more information, contact the Black Hawk District office at 712-657-2638. 02/05 03:14
Arrowhead Lake Northwest Ice thickness is 7 to 8 inches near the boat ramp. Areas in the middle of the lake may be thinner. Use caution and check ice thickness often as you move around. 02/05 03:14
Bacon Creek Lake Northwest Most ice in the district is anywhere from 6 to 10 inches thick. The warmer weather last week has created more variable ice and open seams. Use caution if venturing out. For more information, contact the Black Hawk District office at 712-657-2638. 02/05 03:14
Bacon Creek Lake Northwest Rainbow trout were stocked two weeks ago. You need a valid fishing license and pay the trout fee to fish for or possess trout. 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. 02/05 03:39
Bacon Creek Lake Northwest Rainbow Trout - Fair: Try using a small hook with either a nightcrawler, corn, or powerbait trout bites fished under a small bobber. A small and shiny jig or spoon tipped with bait also works well. 02/05 03:50
Black Hawk Lake Northwest Most ice in the district is anywhere from 6 to 10 inches thick. The warmer weather last week has created more variable ice and open seams. Use caution if venturing out. For more information, contact the Black Hawk District office at 712-657-2638. 02/05 03:14
Black Hawk Lake Northwest The Aeration system in Town Bay is operating. Expect thin ice and open water in Town Bay. Ice near the Ice House Point boat ramp is 8 to 9 inches. This is the best ice on the lake - other areas in the middle of the lake may be thinner. There are open areas and seams on other parts of the lake - use caution. There are open water fishing opportunities at the fish house in Town Bay. 02/05 03:14
Black Hawk Lake Northwest Walleye - Fair: Fish near Ice House Pt boat ramp, near the Gunshot hill area, and in the inlet bridge bay area. 02/05 03:14
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. 02/05 03:14
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. 02/05 03:14
Black Hawk Pits Northwest Most ice in the district is anywhere from 6 to 10 inches thick. The warmer weather last week has created more variable ice and open seams. Use caution if venturing out. For more information, contact the Black Hawk District office at 712-657-2638. 02/05 03:14
Black Hawk Pits Northwest Ice thickness near the boat ramp is 7 inches. Conditions are variable. 02/05 03:32
Brushy Creek Lake Northwest Most ice in the district is anywhere from 6 to 10 inches thick. The warmer weather last week has created more variable ice and open seams. Use caution if venturing out. For more information, contact the Black Hawk District office at 712-657-2638. 02/05 03:14
Brushy Creek Lake Northwest Anglers have been out on the north end where most ice is 7 to 9 inches. Conditions are more variable elsewhere on the lake. Expect open areas and weak ice around protruding trees and other structure that absorbe heat from the sun. 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. 02/05 03:14
Brushy Creek Lake Northwest Bluegill - Slow: 02/05 03:14
Brushy Creek Lake Northwest Black Crappie - Fair: Fish are being picked up by the north boat ramp. Sorting is needed. 02/05 03:14
Brushy Creek Lake Northwest Yellow Perch - Fair: 02/05 03:23
Clear Lake Northwest Crystal Lake, Rice Lake and Silver Lake have aeration systems running. Avoid any open water areas. Check ice thickness 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. 02/06 09:12
Clear Lake Northwest Most of the lake has 12 to 16 inches of ice. There are several open water areas and a few ice heaves to avoid. Wear safety gear and check conditions as you go. 02/06 09:12
Clear Lake Northwest Walleye - Fair: Fish a minnow near rocky habitat. Best bite is early morning and near sunset. 02/06 09:12
Clear Lake Northwest Black Crappie - Good: Use caution when fishing near the rushes on the north shore. 02/06 09:12
Clear Lake Northwest Bluegill - Fair: Fish a small jig tipped with waxworms in 2 to 3 feet of water near vegetation. 02/06 09:12
Clear Lake Northwest Yellow Bass - Slow: Fish a jig tipped with bait in 2 to 3 feet of water. 02/06 09:12
Clear Lake Northwest Yellow Perch - Good: Most of the perch being caught are 4 to 6 inches. Use a bigger bait to target the larger fish. 02/06 09:12
Clear Lake Northwest Crystal Lake, Rice Lake and Silver Lake have aeration systems running. Avoid any open water areas. Check ice thickness 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. 02/07 09:49
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January 2024 Fishing Report - 2024 fishing season preview and ice fishing safety

February 2024 Fishing Report - Gary Siegworth joins us to share highlights of his fisheries career with Iowa DNR, plus trout stockings and local events

March 2024 Fishing Report - we have our own March Madness fun with Iowa's Sweet 16 most fished for species bracket, plus an early spring fishing preview and tips

April 2024 Fishing Report - it's walleye spawning seasoning, plus community trout stockings and the Iowa Walleye Challenge

May 2024 Fishing Report - spring fishing preview, plus Outdoor Day with the Iowa Cubs and Iowa Walleye Challenge updates

June 2024 Fishing Report - summer fishing preview, plus fish sampling in community ponds

July 2024 Fishisng Report - 4th of July water safety, plus what motivates you to fish and Midwest Walleye Challenge wrapup

August 2024 Fishing Report - Iowa State Fair recap, plus tips for fishing community fishing ponds