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Top Iowa Fishing Spots for the Week of January 11.
This weekly fishing report is compiled from information gathered from local bait shops, angler creel surveys and county and state parks staff. For current information, contact the district fisheries office at the phone number listed at the end of each district report.
Winter Urban Trout Stockings - fun for everyone
Catch trout through the ice at one of our winter urban trout stockings starting this Saturday through Feb. 3. These winter stockings are a great place to take kids to catch their first fish. Snap a photo of your child and their catch and submit it for a First Fish certificate.
Arrowhead
Lake
As of Jan. 11, ice was about 7-8 inches thick. Drill test holes often. Black Crappie - Fair: Use minnows or waxworms on a jig in areas
with structure anywhere from 10-15 feet deep. Bluegill - Fair: Catch keeper size bluegills with a teardrop jig
tipped with a waxworm fished near structure.
Bacon
Creek Lake
Rainbow trout will be stocked in Bacon
Creek Lake on Jan. 27th at 2:00 p.m.
Black
Hawk Lake
As of Jan. 11, ice thickness near Ice House boat ramp was 8-10 inches. Bluegill - Good: Catch good numbers of bluegill with a teardrop jig and waxworm fished
off the bottom around 6 feet of water in the channel between Ice House boat
ramp and Gunshot Hill, the rock pile off of
Gunshot Hill, rock pile off Cottonwood Point, and the dredge cuts near Denison Beach
and Lakewood Point. Some sorting is needed. Yellow
Perch - Fair: A few larger fish are being picked up while targeting
bluegill. Black Crappie - Fair:
Anglers are picking up crappie while targeting bluegill. Walleye - Fair: Use a spoon and minnow fished on the dredge cuts
near Denison Beach and Lake wood point, and near the rock pile off of
Cottonwood Point.
Black
Hawk Pits
Ice is around 7-8 inches thick. Check ice often, as conditions are still variable. Bluegill - Fair: Try a small
jig tipped with waxworms.
Brushy
Creek Lake
Most of the lake has 6-8 inches of ice. Conditions are still
variable, so drill test holes often and expect less ice near inflows, in the
main channel, and near trees. Walleye
- Slow: A few walleye are being picked up with jigging spoons and a minnow
head. Low numbers, but most are bigger fish with some over 25 inches. Bluegill - Fair: Decent numbers of
bluegill catches reported with waxworms on a teardrop jig. Some sorting is
needed.
Moorland
Pond
Rainbow trout will be stocked into Moorland Pond on Jan. 20th at
9:30 a.m.
Storm
Lake (including Little Storm Lake)
Most ice is around 10-13 inches, but variable conditions still
exist. Walleye
- Good: Use rattle spoons and jigging spoons with a minnow head in 8 feet of
water on the edges of the old dredged area in the west end. Some anglers are
catching limits of fish. Most fish are less than 14 inches, but some over 23
are being picked up too. Most of the action is at the west end of the lake off
Casino Beach, Frank Starr, and College Island. Yellow
Perch - Fair: Some perch have been picked up while targeting walleye. Black
Crappie - Fair: A few crappies are being picked up while fishing for
walleye.
Most lakes in western Iowa have 8-13 inches of ice.For more information, contact the Black Hawk District office at 712-657-2638.
Bluebill
Lake
Ice thickness is 13 to 15 inches. Bluegill - Slow: Best bite is in the early morning.
Blue
Pit
The DNR will stock trout here this Saturday, Jan. 13th. A kids
fishing event will be held from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00p.m.
Clear
Lake
Avoid areas near the aerators. The current ice thickness varies
from 12 to 15 inches. Yellow Bass - Slow: Yellows have been hard to find and are really finicky. Use light tackle and be mobile to stay on fish. The best bite is still
at dawn. Walleye – Slow: Dead stick a
minnow while you are jigging with another rod. The best bite is at dawn and dusk. Yellow Perch - Fair: Lots of small perch are being caught. Black
Crappie - Slow: Fish the dredge cuts in the little lake. Best bite is at first light.
Crystal
Lake
Avoid areas near the aerator. Ice thickness is 11 to 14 inches. Black Crappie - Good: Use a small jig
tipped with spikes near the edge of the dredge cut. Walleye - Slow: Best bite is early morning fishing with a minnow. Bluegill - Fair: Lots of smaller
fish are being caught.
Little
Wall Lake
Ice thickness is 8 to 10 inches.
Rice
Lake
Ice thickness is 12 to 14 inches. Walleye - Slow: The best bite is at dawn and dusk fishing with
minnows.
Silver
Lake (Worth)
Avoid areas near the aerator. Ice thickness is 11 to 14 inches. Yellow Perch - Fair: Use a small jig
tipped with a waxworm or spike at the edge of vegetation. Bluegill - Slow: Try a small jig tipped with a waxworm or spike at
the edge of vegetation.
For information on the lakes and rivers in the north central area, contact the Clear Lake Fish and Wildlife office at 641-357-3517.
East
Okoboji Lake
Walleye - Fair: Anglers
report walleye action south of Stony Point. Yellow
Bass
- Fair: Some fish are being caught off the traditional sites.
Five
Island Lake
Channel
Catfish - Fair: Good ice fishing action reported. Walleye - Fair: Ice anglers have had good pole bending activity
with numbers of fish harvested. Yellow
Bass - Good: Good numbers of fish have been harvested; fish the dredge cuts
for the best action.
Ingham
Lake
Use caution; thin ice conditions around the aeration system. Walleye - Fair: Good bite
reported during the early evening hours.
Lost
Island Lake
Yellow
Bass - Good: Good numbers of fish are being caught; fish the Stoney Point
area for the best action. Walleye -
Fair: Numbers of fish are reported from Lost Island Lake. Yellow
Perch - Fair: Some yellow perch and black crappie are being caught by
anglers fishing for yellow bass.
Scharnberg
Pond
Trout will be stocked this Saturday, Jan. 13th at 1:30 pm.
Silver
Lake (Dickinson)
Use caution; thin ice conditions around the aeration system.
Silver
Lake (Palo Alto)
Walleye - Fair: Ice
anglers report harvesting walleye. Yellow
Perch - Fair: Fishing action has been very variable; ice anglers are catching nice
size perch.
Spirit
Lake
Yellow Perch - Fair: Numbers of fish are being caught; sorting is needed as numbers of small fish are being reported. Walleye
-
Good: Use spoons tipped with a minnow head on rock piles or existing weed
lines. Best action is early evening at
prime time; fish a half hour before sunset to half hour after sunset. Bluegill - Fair: Try Anglers
Bay and Hales Slough for the best action.
Trumbull
Lake
Yellow
Perch - Fair: Persistent and patient anglers will be rewarded with good
numbers of giant yellow perch in the creel.
West
Okoboji Lake
Bluegill - Good: Look
for open spots in the weed lines for the best action; a camera is needed to
find fish as site fishing is limited. Walleye - Good: Fish evening hours for
the best action.
For more information throughout the week, contact the Spirit Lake Fish Hatchery at 712-336-1840.
Cedar River (above Nashua)
Ice conditions continue to improve. Use caution in areas with current.
Check ice depths often. Backwaters have about 14 inches. Bluegill - Good: Use small jigs tipped with a waxworm or spikes in 10 feet of water. Black Crappie - Good: Try bright
colored jigs or small spoons tipped with minnow heads in backwaters. Walleye -
Fair: Use small spoons tipped with a minnow head in deeper holes just out of
current.
Decorah District Streams
Winter stocking on urban ponds and lakes begins this weekend. Check our website for a location
near you. IADNR parking lots are not plowed at this time of year. Streams with
good flow and water quality won't freeze. Deeper pools will freeze. Brook Trout - Good: Use a dry fly for insects hatching off the water surface. Use a nymph or
scud dropper for subsurface critters. Brown Trout - Good: Use patterns imitating small fish, eggs, and scuds. Light hatches still
occur on warmer afternoons. Rainbow Trout - Good: Rainbow Trout will be spawning soon. Drift a feathered spinner or
a hook tipped with worm along an undercut bank.
Lake Hendricks
No motorized
vehicles are allowed on the ice. The lake has about 15 inches of ice with a light snow cover. Open water
around the aerator. Black Crappie - Good:
Water is stained. Move around to find fish. Use small jig tipped with a minnow head. Bluegill - Good: Anglers are fishing near the point in the deeper channel. Use small jigs
tipped with waxworms or spikes.
Lake Meyer
Lake Meyer has about 15 inches of ice with 2 inches of snow on top. Use caution around the dam. Fish are more active in the morning and evening. Bluegill - Good: Use small bright
colored jigs tipped with waxworms around brush piles. A slow jig works best. Black Crappie – Fair: Anglers need to work for the fish and may have to move once the
easy ones are caught.
Volga Lake
The lake has about 15 inches of ice covered with an inch of snow. Fish around the brush piles for
best luck. Black
Crappie - Good: Drop your lure about 3 feet above
structure and watch them swim up to the bait. Use small jigs tipped with spikes
or waxworms.
Blustery with temperatures near zero through the weekend and a chance
for snow Sunday evening. Ice conditions continue to improve on area lakes and
rivers.For current fishing information, please call the Decorah Fish Hatchery at 563-382-8324.
Mississippi River Pool 9
Current level is 7.9 feet at Lansing. Water temperature is near 32 degrees. Subzero temperatures have ice building; continue to use caution accessing the
ice as shorelines and sloughs may be unsafe due to snow cover. Black
Crappie - Fair: Use small jigs with waxworms or crappie minnows. Yellow Perch - Fair: Some reports of yellow perch being caught on minnows or small
jigging spoons through the ice. Sauger - Slow: Use jig and minnows fished off the bottom in the tailwater areas and deeper side channels. Bluegill - Good: Ice anglers are catching bluegill. Use small teardrop jigs tipped with waxies in 4-5 feet of water with no current. Northern
Pike - Good: Use tip-ups baited with shiners along the edges of deeper cuts
with vegetation.
Mississippi River Pool 10
Water level is 15.1 feet at Lynxville. The Slough at Sny Magill ramp has ice, but it is variable with the
recent snow cover. Norwegian Lake area has been productive. Bluegill and perch are still biting on upper end of Bussey
Lake in the cut. Avoid the lower end of lake as ice is not stable. Park along the south side of
causeway road and walk down from the upper end of Bussey. Yellow Perch - Fair: Some reports of yellow perch being caught on minnows or small jigging
spoons through the ice. Bluegill
- Good: Ice anglers are catching bluegill. Use small teardrop jigs tipped with waxies in 4-5 feet of water with no current. Northern
Pike
- Good: Use tip-ups baited with shiners along the edges of deeper cuts with
vegetation. Black Crappie - Fair: Try
small jigs with waxworms or crappie minnows. Largemouth
Bass
- Good: Tip up anglers are catching nice size bass through the ice using
minnows or shiners.
Mississippi River Pool 11
Water level at Guttenberg tail-water is 6.7 feet. Water temperature is 32 degrees. Backwaters are building ice this week, but it is variable in areas of
snow cover. Anglers are picking up panfish through the ice at Bertom and at
Zollicoffers in Mud Lake. Avoid walking near the creek area at Zollicoffer. Black Crappie - Slow: Use small jigs with waxworms or crappie
minnows. Yellow Perch - Fair: Some reports of yellow perch being caught on minnows or small jigging
spoons through the ice. Bluegill - Good: Ice anglers are catching bluegill. Use small teardrop jigs tipped with waxies in 4-5 feet of water with no current. Northern
Pike
- Fair: Use tip-ups baited with shiners along the edges of deeper cuts with
vegetation. Largemouth
Bass
- Good: Tip up anglers have been catching a few bass using minnows or shiners.
Upper Mississippi River levels are stable and boat ramps are now iced
in. Look for panfish to be in the deeper warmer backwaters
with no current. Water temperature is 32 degrees. Backwater ice averages around 15 inches. Conditions can be variable with
the recent thaw and snow cover. Use caution near
flowing sloughs, creek inlets or spring areas.
Mississippi River Pool 12
Water levels are stable at 6.2 feet at the Dubuque Lock and Dam and 8.8
feet at the RR bridge. Expect water levels to start to recede slightly this week. Heavy ice flows and frozen ice prevents any
launching in the tailwater. Ice fishing is going on in almost all the typical backwaters and
marina's in Pool 12. Yellow
Perch - Good: Yellow perch are being caught in a variety of backwaters. Most anglers
are using waxworms and are catching them while targeting bluegills. Black
Crappie - Fair: Up and down reports on crappies all fall and into the winter. Northern Pike - Fair: Reports of
northern pike being taken on tip ups and large shiners. Bluegill - Good: Lots of moving and lots of sorting, but bluegill
fishing has been decent in most of the Marinas and usual backwater lakes.
Mississippi River Pool 13
Water levels rose slightly and are 6.8 feet at the Bellevue Lock and
Dam. Expect water
levels to start to recede slightly this week. Heavy ice flows and frozen ice prevents launching in the tailwater as of
Thursday. Ice fishing is going on in nearly all the normal backwaters on Pool
13. Yellow Perch - Good: Yellow perch fishing continues to be good in a variety of locations; some are being seen in the lower pool
areas such as Mickelsons while others
are being taken near Sabula and Savanna. Reports vary from real
hot to ice cold which is typical of ice fishing. Bluegill -
Good: Lots of sorting going on, but several reports of catching numerous bluegills
in the Pool using waxworms.
Mississippi River Pool 14
Water levels rose slightly and are 5.9 feet at Fulton, 10 feet at
Camanche and 4.6 feet at LeClaire. Expect water levels to start to recede this week.Heavy ice flows and frozen up ramps have prevented anglers from
launching in the tailwater. Ice fishing is taking place in Rock Creek and
Cattail Slough. Bluegill - Good: Some good
reports of bluegill out of the Rock Creek area. Black Crappie - Good: Crappie anglers are hitting the Rock Creek and
Cattail slough.
Mississippi River Pool 15
Water levels is 6.1 feet at Rock Island and may recede throughout the
week. Bluegill - No Report: Some
anglers have been targeting bluegills just above the dam at the LeClaire
channel before the major cold snap, but no word on how good the angling is.
Water levels stabilized in Pools 12 through 15 this week and ice fishing
is in full swing. Boating into the tailwaters has been difficult due to the
icing in of the ramps. In general, water levels are much lower than experienced
the previous two winters. If you have any angling questions, please contact the Bellevue Fisheries
Station 563-872-4976.
Mississippi River Pool 16
Tailwater stage is 5.88 feet at Lock and Dam 15 in the Quad Cities and has fallen close to a foot the past couple days. The Marquette St. boat ramp
is frozen in. With recent warm temperatures, there is a lot of water on the ice; ice conditions are unsafe especially along shorelines.
Mississippi River Pool 17
Tailwater stage is 5.21 feet at Lock and Dam 16 in Muscatine and has risen slightly the past few days. The boat ramp in
Muscatine is frozen in. With the recent warm temperatures, ice conditions are unsafe in Big Timber.
Mississippi River Pool 18
Tailwater stage is 5.96 feet at Lock and Dam 17 at New Boston and has risen slightly the past few days. The Toolsboro ramp is frozen in. We have not received any ice
conditions reports for this pool this week.
Mississippi River Pool 19
Tailwater stage is 3.14 feet at Lock and Dam 18 above Burlington and has been fbeen rising the past few days. We have not received any ice condition reports for this pool this
week.
The main channel is frozen up and boat ramps are inaccessible. With the recent warm temperatures, there are unsafe ice conditions
especially along shorelines. If you have questions on fishing Pools 16-19, contact the Fairport Fish Hatchery at 563-263-5062.
Central
Park Lake
The lake is drained for the renovation project that is going on now.
Coralville Reservoir
The lake is holding at winter pool of 683.4 feet. Ice is 4-8 inches
depending on where you are. There has been little to no fishing activity on the
lake. Use caution and check ice frequently if venturing out.
Diamond
Lake
The lake is reported as having 5-8 inches of ice. Bluegill - Good: Catch 6-8 inch fish off
brush piles on jigs/waxies. Black Crappie - Good: Use jigs/waxies around brush.
Most fish are about 8 inches.
Iowa
Lake (Iowa Co.)
The ice thickness is reported as being 7-8 inches. Bluegill –
Fair. Black Crappie – Fair.
Kent
Park Lake
The lake is drained for the renovation project that will take
place next winter. The ponds in Kent Park are reported as having about 6 inches
of ice.
Lake Macbride
The lake has 4-8 inches of ice depending on where you are. Use
caution when venturing out over deeper water as these were the last places to
freeze and the past snow is hiding/insulating the ice. Most anglers are targeting the south arm or the area inside the park off
the main double ramp. Bluegill - Fair: Use a jig/waxie around any brush or deeper rock.
Size is marginal at best as these fish top out at 7.5 inches. Black Crappie - Slow: Try a jig/waxie,
small spoon, or live minnow around wood. There are some nicer 11-12 inch fish
available if you can find the right structure. Walleye - Slow: Use a spoon/minnow along rock edges, deeper stumps,
or drop-offs. Dawn and dusk has been best. Most fish are small, but some eaters
are also being caught.
Otter
Creek Lake
The ice is reported as being about 8 inches. There have been a few
people fishing here, but not many reports are available. Yellow Bass – Fair.
Pleasant
Creek Lake
The lake is still 10 feet low from the restoration project. The lake is reported as having 8 to 10 inches of ice. A lot of people have
been out here fishing. Most anglers are targeting the area along the dam and out from the main
ramp. Walleye -
Fair: Try minnows or spoons tipped with minnow heads. Many fish are being
caught in deep water. Remember that fish caught from as little as 20 feet can have
their air bladders expand out of their mouth if brought up too quickly. There
are lots of small walleyes in the system that may not survive releasing if their
air bladder is compromised. Bluegill
- Slow: Use small jigs and waxies along the dam. White Bass - Slow: A few fish are being caught suspended in deeper
water with spoons. Yellow
Perch - Slow: A few decent perch are being caught on jigs or small spoons
tipped with waxies.
Union
Grove Lake
The ice is reported as being about 8 inches. The aeration system was started on Jan. 9th; there is open water at the dam end of
the lake. There are lots of bluegills in the lake
and they top out at about 7 inches. About 500 7-8 inch black crappies were
stocked this spring. Two dozen trees were also put in the lake late this fall.
Most are along the west shore, a few are in the mouths of the bays on the east
side. Some tree tops may still be sticking out to find them.
Wapsipinicon
River (Troy Mills to Oxford Junction)
Most of the backwater areas are reported as having "safe
ice". Bluegill – Fair. Black
Crappie – Fair. Walleye - Slow:
A few bonus walleyes are being caught towards evening.
Recent warmth and rains have made slushy conditions and possibly soft
edges in areas. For more information, contact the Lake Macbride Fisheries Station at 319-624-3615.
Lake Miami
Anglers report catching some bluegills using teardrop jigs tipped with a
waxworm.
Lake Sugema
Ice thickness is 6-8 inches.
Anglers are catching some bluegills and crappies with teardrop
jigs tipped with a waxworm.
Lake Wapello
Ice thickness is about 7 inches on the west end of the lake, but
is not as thick out from the beach area.
Anglers are catching some crappies and bluegills using teardrop jigs
tipped with a waxworm.
Rathbun Reservoir
The current lake level is 903.11 msl. Normal operating elevation is 904.0 msl. Lake Rathbun has zebra mussels, so make sure to properly drain, clean, and dry equipment before transporting to another water body. The ramps at the Rathbun marina are closed for the season and all the campgrounds are closed. Ice conditions have been reported as 6-8 inches. Black
Crappie - Fair: Use waxworms or minnows. Sorting is needed for larger fish.
Red Haw Lake
Ice thickness has been reported as 7 inches. Anglers are catching some bluegills and
crappies with teardrop jigs tipped with a waxworm.
Most of the waterbodies in the district have fishable ice, but
conditions will vary so use caution. The district includes Mahaska, Lucas, Wayne, Monroe, Appanoose, Wapello, Davis and Van Buren counties. Contact the Rathbun Fish Hatchery at 641-647-2406 with questions about fishing in south central Iowa.
Ada
Hayden Heritage Park Lake
Ice thickness was 8 inches as of Jan. 10th. Rainbow Trout - Fair: Fish spoons tipped with waxworms. Trout tend
to swim the perimeter, so set up within 20 yards of shore.
Beaver
Lake
Bluegill
-
Good: Beaver Lake has a good bluegill fishery to target through the ice. Bluegills
over 8-inches are possible. Start by fishing the flooded timber mid-lake and on
the drop-offs around the deepest portion on the northeast portion of the lake. Black Crappie - Fair: There is a good
crappie population with the largest fish just over 10 inches. Fish glow jigs
with waxworms or live minnow rigs in the evenings and just after dark in the
flooded timber.
Big
Creek Lake
As of Jan. 10th, ice thickness was averaging 9 inches. Black Crappie - Fair: Some anglers are finding crappies in the late afternoon and
evenings. Fall surveys showed good numbers
of 10 plus inch crappies that will be well worth some time to find. Bluegill - Fair: A few
reports of good bluegill catches coming from the coves and Lost Lake area. Walleye - Fair: Walleyes are being
caught on the edge of the creek channel and steep drops in the lower half of
the lake. The better bite is occurring for a short period of time near sunset.
Dakins
Lake
Bluegill - Good: Anglers
are getting on Dakins and catching some good bluegills in the timber. Black
Crappie - Fair: Crappies are being caught mixed in with bluegills in the
late afternoon and evening.
Don
Williams Lake
Black
Crappie - Good: Anglers are catching crappies suspended 10-15 feet down in 20-30 feet of
water. Two size
ranges are being caught. Expect to fish through many 5-7 inch fish for the 8-10 inch fish.
Jacob
Krumm Nature Preserve Lake (west)
Bluegill - Good: Krumm is a
popular ice fishing destination for its good size bluegills and crappies. Anglers are catching both with the better crappie fishing occurring in
the evenings.
Red
Rock Reservoir
Use caution, ice thickness is variable with most areas 3 to 6
inches. Thinner ice will be found near the ice heaves. Black Crappie - Good: Anglers getting on the Competine Creek branch
of the Whitebreast arm are catching good crappies. The best bite has been early
morning with another round of activity near sunset.
Roberts
Creek Lake
Black Crappie - Good: Roberts Creek has a large crappie population.
Good numbers were being caught by the first anglers on the ice. Concentrate on the lower portion of the lake.
Ice thickness in Central Iowa is 8 to 12 inches as of Jan. 10th. For more information on Central Iowa lakes and rivers, contact Andy Otting or Ben Dodd at 515-432-2823.
Cold
Springs District Farm Ponds
Ponds in the southwest district have 6 to 10 inches of ice and fishing
was good this week. Bluegill
- Good: Anglers are finding bluegills in the deepest part of ponds. Move often
if fishing is slow. Black Crappie -
Fair: The late afternoon bite has been good in larger ponds that support crappie
populations.
Farm
Creek Lake
Farm Creek has a good panfish population. Ice thickness is 10 inches. Bluegill - Fair: Drill holes often to find active bluegill. Fish will average 8.5
inches. Black Crappie - Fair: The
crappie bite has been best in the late afternoon and after dark. Fish over the
channel for best success. Crappies will average 9.5 inches.
Greenfield
Lake
Greenfield has a good bluegill and crappie population. There has
been little fishing activity to report. Ice averages 8 inches.
Lake Anita
Ice on the main lake averages 10 inches. Most of the activity is in the
campground arm. Black Crappie - Fair: Black crappies are hitting minnows starting at dark. Fish will average 9
inches. Bluegill - Good: Bluegill fishing is best in the afternoon. Catch fish up to 9.5 inches.
Littlefield Lake
Littlefield has a quality panfish population. Find fish around cedar
tree piles.
Meadow Lake
Meadow Lake has a good panfish population and will provide good fishing
this winter. Bluegill - Fair: Anglers report good catches of bluegill in 12 feet of water in the
west arm of the lake. Fish will average 8 inches.Black
Crappie - Fair: Crappies are hitting better in the late afternoon and after dark.
Fish will average 9.5 inches.
Prairie Rose Lake
Prairie Rose has a bluegill and crappie population that should provide
some good ice fishing this winter. Ice is 10 inches. Bluegill -
Fair: Bluegills are hitting in the afternoon out from the pump house. Fish will
average 8.5 inches. Black Crappie -
Good: Black crappie become active just before dark. Fish are 9.5 inches.
Viking
Lake
Viking has a good crappie population. Ice varies from 6 to 9
inches. Black Crappie - Fair: Fish deep brush piles close to the channel
for black crappies up to 9.5 inches. The late afternoon bite is best. Sorting is
needed. White Crappie - Fair: White
crappies in Viking are larger than the blacks, but fewer in number. Fish over
the channel with minnows to find fish up to 14 inches.
Ice fishing in the Cold Springs District was fair to good last week.
Angler reports indicate 7 to 10 inches of ice around the district. For more information, call the Cold Springs District Office at 712-769-2587.
Fogle
Lake S.W.A.
Fogle Lake has about 7 inches of ice. Bluegill - Fair: Catch bluegill up to 7.5 inches with jigs tipped
with a waxworm fished along cedar tree brush piles. Black
Crappie - Slow: A few crappies up to 10 inches have been caught using jigs
tipped with a waxworm fished along cedar tree brush piles.
Little
River Watershed Lake
Little River has 6-9 inches of ice. Geese are keeping some
areas of open water, especially north of the dam. Use caution and drill test holes to check ice thickness. Black Crappie - Slow: Catch black crappie
up to 12 inches with jigs or minnows fished near creek channels or in the
trees. Walleye - Slow: Catch walleye
up to 22 inches using jigs or minnows fished near creek channels or in the
trees.
Summit
Lake
Summit Lake has about 7 inches of ice. Yellow Perch - Slow: Catch yellow perch up to 10 inches with
minnows fished in the creek channel or near cedar tree brush piles.
Twelve
Mile Creek Lake
Twelve Mile Creek Lake has about 8 inches of ice. Yellow Perch -
Slow: Catch yellow perch up to 10 inches using minnows fished along rock piles
or along the roadbed. Bluegill - Fair: Catch bluegill
up to 7.5 inches with jigs tipped with a waxworm fished along rock piles, cedar
tree brush piles, or along the roadbed. Black
Crappie - Fair: Catch crappie up to 8.5 inches using jigs tipped with a
waxworm or minnow fished along rock piles or along the roadbed.
West
Lake (Osceola)
West Lake Osceola has 7-9 inches of ice. Black Crappie - Slow: Catch crappie up to 10 inches with jigs
fished in the main basin or along creek channels.
Most Mount Ayr district lakes have 6-9 inches of ice. Ice thickness has been variable, so
drill test holes and check ice thickness often. Geese are keeping some areas of lakes open. For more
information, please contact the Mount Ayr Fisheries office at 641-464-3108.
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