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Top Iowa Fishing Spots for the Week of February 15.
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.
Arrowhead
Lake
Ice is 11 inches thick. 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 were stocked on Jan. 27th.
Black
Hawk Lake
The winter aeration system is on in Town Bay. Expect areas of
thin ice and open water in Town Bay. Ice
thickness is around 12-14 inches off of Ice House boat ramp. Bluegill - Fair: Use a teardrop jig and waxworm fished
off the bottom near Ice House Point and Gunshot Hill, the rock pile off of
Gunshot Hill, and the rock pile off Cottonwood Point. Some sorting is needed. Walleye - Fair: Use a spoon and minnow fished on the rock piles off Cottonwood Point and in the east basin. Low
light hours and after sunset are best.
Black
Hawk Pits
Ice is around 10-12 inches thick. Bluegill - Fair: Try a small
jig tipped with waxworms fished near the bottom.
Brushy
Creek Lake
Use caution, conditions are variable - drill test holes often and expect less ice near inflows, in
the main channel, and near trees. Walleye
- Fair: 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. Black Crappie - Fair: Use a minnow on a jig fished near
structure in 10-15 feet of water.
Moorland
Pond
Rainbow trout were stocked on Jan. 20th. Use small
tube jigs tipped with bait or live minnows under a bobber.
Storm
Lake (including Little Storm Lake)
Most ice is around 14-18 inches, but there are variable conditions near shore - some areas of shoreline had open water within the last
couple weeks so use caution. Walleye
- Fair: 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 9-18 inches of ice. For more information, contact the Black Hawk District office at 712-657-2638.
Blue
Pit
Trout are still being caught. Fish near the pier with small jigs
tipped with live bait.
Clear
Lake
Ice thickness is 17-20 inches. Avoid areas near the aerators. Ice heaves have made access on the lake difficult in spots.Yellow Bass - Good: The bite has picked up. Use light tackle and be
mobile to stay on fish. The best bite is still at dawn and the last hour of light. Walleye – Slow: Try jigging spoons and minnow heads near the island. The best bite is at dusk. Yellow Perch - Fair.
Crystal
Lake
Ice thickness is 17-20 inches. Avoid areas near the aerators. Black Crappie - Slow: Use a small jig tipped with spikes or a minnow head near the edge of the dredge cut.
Lower
Pine Lake
Bluegill - Good: Fish around the Island in the late afternoon. Yellow Perch
– Good.
Rice
Lake
Ice thickness is 17-21 inches. Avoid areas near the aerators. Walleye - Slow.
Silver
Lake (Worth)
Ice thickness is 17-19 inches. Avoid areas near the aerators.
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
Yellow
Bass
- Good: Yellow bass action is picking up; fish traditional sites and move
often to find active fish.
Five
Island Lake
Walleye - Fair: Ice anglers have had good pole bending activity
with numbers of fish harvested. Yellow
Bass - Good: Action has picked up, good numbers of fish have been harvested; fish the dredge cuts
for the best action. Black Crappie - Good: Incidental catches by the yellow bass anglers reflect bonus
numbers in the creel.
Ingham
Lake
Use caution; thin ice conditions around the aeration system. Walleye - Fair: Walleye action has slowed; persistence will be rewarded with a
good catch.
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; change tactics with the changing weather conditions. Yellow
Perch - Fair: Some yellow perch and black crappie are being caught by
anglers fishing for yellow bass.
Silver
Lake (Dickinson)
Use caution; thin ice conditions around the aeration system.
Silver
Lake (Palo Alto)
Walleye - Fair: Ice
anglers report catching walleye; best bite is during late day. Yellow
Perch - Fair: Fishing action has been very variable; ice anglers are catching nice
size perch.
Spirit
Lake
Limited access to the lake. Yellow Perch - Good: Numbers of large angler acceptable size fish being caught.
Trumbull
Lake
Yellow
Perch - Good: Persistent and patient anglers will be rewarded with good
numbers of yellow perch 12 inches and larger in the creel. Northern
Pike
- Good: Action has picked up; anglers are harvesting northern pike from the lake.
West
Okoboji Lake
Bluegill - Good: Bluegills continue to be fussy; persistence and patience will be rewarded
with good numbers of fish caught. Reports of improving water clarity. Northern
Pike - Good: Good numbers of fish up to 36 inches are being caught. Tip-up
action will improve in the next few weeks.
Reminder: Walleye season is closed on Spirit, East
and West Okoboji. Ice fishing shelters must be removed by Feb. 20. For more information throughout the week, contact the Spirit Lake Fish Hatchery at 712-336-1840.
Cedar River (above Nashua)
Ice conditions may change fast with warmer
temperatures. Use caution when
going on ice. Check ice depths often. Bluegill
- Slow: Find fish in slack water out of current. Stumps, brush piles, and deep
holes hold fish. Use small jigs tipped with spikes or waxworms.
Decorah District Streams
Most streams with better water quality should not
freeze. Slack water in deeper holes may freeze, but ice should melt in
afternoon. With a
slower bite, use bigger flashier flies and lures. Parking lots on wildlife management areas are not plowed. Use care when
parking along the road. Brook Trout - Fair: Midges hatch all season. Try wholly buggers or a flashy fly for a hungry brookie. Brown Trout - Good: Afternoon melt water should turn on a brownie. Insects will hatch on sunny afternoons. Use small midge patterns. With off color water, try a
flashy spinner or fly. Rainbow Trout - Fair: Drift a feathered spinner, crankbait or
a hook tipped with worm along an undercut bank.
Lake Hendricks
Ice thickness is at least 24 inches with about 6 inches of snow. Anglers finding habitat
will find fish. Open water around the aerator. The bite has slowed. No motorized vehicles are allowed on the ice. Black Crappie - Fair:
Move around to find fish. Use a small jig tipped with a minnow head. Bluegill - Fair: Use small jigs
tipped with waxworms or spikes around structure.
Lake Meyer
Ice thickness is about 24 inches ice with about 6 inches of snow. Afternoon bite is best. With a slower bite, move
often. Bluegill - Slow: Use small jigs tipped with spikes or waxworms. Black Crappie
- Slow: Key in to brush and dangle a small jig about a foot or two above the
stems.
Volga Lake
Ice thickness is 20+ inches with 6 inches of snow. Water is stained. Afternoon bite is best. Black
Crappie - Slow: Drop your lure about 3 feet above
structure and watch them swim up to the bait. Use small teardrop shaped jigs tipped with spikes
or waxworms. Bluegill - Slow: Fish around
structure in 14-16 feet water about a foot off the bottom.
Temperatures warm slightly through the weekend; mid
30s by Sunday. Chance for snow on Saturday. For current fishing information, please call the Decorah Fish Hatchery at 563-382-8324.
Mississippi River Pool 9
River level is 8 feet at Lansing and is expected to
be stable this week. Backwater ice is variable with around 2 feet; use caution
accessing the ice as shorelines and sloughs may become unsafe with warmer
weather. Ice cleats may be needed as snow disappears. Walleye -
No Report: Access to tail-water areas is difficult with large areas of ice
flows. Black
Crappie - Slow: Occasional crappie being caught in just 2-4 feet of water just under the ice. Yellow Perch - Fair: Late ice can be a good time for perch fishing with
some of the larger fish being caught this time of year. Sauger - No Report: Use jig and minnows fished off the bottom in the tailwater areas and deeper side channels. Bluegill - Slow: 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.
Mississippi River Pool 10
Water level is 15 feet at Lynxville and may rise slightly over the next week. Backwater ice is variable with around 2 feet of ice;
use caution accessing the ice as shorelines and sloughs may become unsafe with
warmer weather. Ice cleats may be needed as snow disappears. Late ice can be
good fishing on Bussey Lake. Avoid the boat ramp area as ice is not stable. Park
along the south side of causeway road and walk down from the upper end of
Bussey. Walleye -
No Report: Access to tail-water areas is difficult with large areas of ice
flows. Yellow Perch - Fair: Late ice can be a good time for perch fishing with
some of the larger fish being caught this time of year. Bluegill
- Slow: Ice anglers are catching bluegill. Use small teardrop jigs tipped with waxies in 4-5 feet of water with no current. Northern
Pike
- Slow: Use tip-ups baited with shiners along the edges of deeper cuts with
vegetation. Black Crappie - Slow: Occasional crappie being caught in just 2-4 feet of water just under the ice. Largemouth
Bass
- Slow: Tip-up anglers are catching nice size bass through the ice using
minnows or shiners.
Mississippi River Pool 11
River level is 6.5 feet at Guttenberg and may rise
slightly over the next week. Backwater ice is variable with around 2 feet of ice;
use caution accessing the ice as shorelines and sloughs may become unsafe with
warmer weather. Boat ramps at Guttenberg are still locked in ice and may not
open for a while. Black Crappie - Slow: Occasional crappie being caught in just 2-4 feet of water just under the ice. Yellow Perch - Good: Late ice can be a good time for perch fishing with
some of the larger fish being caught this time of year. Bluegill - Slow: 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
- Slow: Tip-up anglers are catching a few bass using minnows or shiners.
Upper Mississippi River conditions are fairly stable; things may change with
the predicted warm weather. Most ramps are still iced in and areas below the
dams are covered in ice flows. Fishing reports had been sluggish, but warmer
weather and runoff often triggers a better bite. Backwater ice is variable with
around 2 feet of ice. With thawing snow and ice, shorelines and areas with
current may become weak or unsafe; use caution.
Mississippi River Pool 12
Water levels are receding and are 6 feet at the
Dubuque Lock and 8.6 feet at the RR bridge. This is up slightly from last week.
Ice fishing is still going on in almost all the typical backwaters and marinas
in Pool 12. Fishing was again reported mostly as slow this week. Yellow
Perch - Slow: Yellow perch are being caught in a variety of backwaters. Most anglers
are using waxworms and are catching them while targeting bluegills. Black
Crappie - Slow: Up and down reports on crappies all fall and into the winter. Northern Pike - Slow: Reports of
northern pike being taken earlier on tip-ups and large shiners; lately the fishing has slowed. Bluegill - Slow: Fishing for bluegills has slowed but is expected to pick up later yet this winter.
Mississippi River Pool 13
Water levels are receding and are 6.5 feet at the Bellevue Lock and
Dam. This is up from last week. The tailwater ramp at
Bellevue is still frozen in. Ice fishing is underway in nearly all the normal
backwaters on Pool 13, but it is reported mostly as slow. Yellow Perch - Fair: Some perch were reported in various areas this week.
but they are finicky. Expect the bite to pick up later this winter. Bluegill - Slow: Bluegill fishing has slowed this week.
Mississippi River Pool 14
Water levels receded this week and are 5.3 feet at Fulton, 9.8 feet at
Camanche and 4.5 feet at LeClaire. Expect water levels to continue to recede slowly this week. Launching into the tailwaters has been difficult due
to ice conditions. Some decent fishing has been taking place at Rock Creek but
it has been spotty. Bluegill – Fair.
Mississippi River Pool 15
Water levels are 6.3 feet at Rock Island and will recede the next few days. No fishing was reported to us this week.
The river levels increased slightly this week and should
hold steady. Tailwaters are again mostly frozen in and people are not able to
launch boats. Backwater ice fishing conditions are decent, but beware crossing
any flowing channels. If you have any angling questions, please contact the Bellevue Fisheries
Station 563-872-4976.
Mississippi River Pool 16
Tailwater stage is 6.36 feet at Lock and Dam 15 in the Quad Cities and has been slowly falling. As of Feb. 13th, the Marquette St. ramp was was frozen in. We have not received any ice fishing
reports or ice condition reports for this pool.
Mississippi River Pool 17
Tailwater stage is 5.28 feet at Lock and Dam 16 in Muscatine and has been fairly steady. As of Feb. 14th, the ramps at Muscatine had a lot of large ice chunks floating in the
launch area. We have not received any ice fishing reports or ice condition
reports for this pool this week.
Mississippi River Pool 18
Tailwater stage is 6.73 feet at Lock and Dam 17 at New Boston and is slowly rising. The Toolsboro ramp still had some ice built up on the ramp with some
chunks of ice coming down the channel. We have not received any ice fishing
reports or ice condition reports for this pool this week.
Mississippi River Pool 19
Tailwater stage is 3.59 feet at Lock and Dam 18 above Burlington and has been fairly steady. The Tama Beach boat ramp is being reported as frozen in. We have not
received any ice fishing reports or ice condition reports for this pool this
week.
Boat ramps are being reported as frozen in. We have
not received any ice fishing reports or ice condition reports this week. Warm
weather and rain in the forecast could create unsafe ice conditions. If you have questions on fishing Pools 16-19, contact the Fairport Fish Hatchery at 563-263-5062.
Big Hollow Lake
Lots of melting ice and snow with slush and water on what's left of the
ice. The lake ice is in better condition than the ponds, but getting out on the
ice is not recommended on either.
Lake Belva Deer
Unsafe ice conditions. Open water
where the melt water runoff is entering the lake. Lots of standing water and
slush on the ice.
Lake Darling
No open water Thursday morning; forecasted temperatures near 50 should
take care of that. Most of the snow and upper part of the ice is now slush. Getting
out on the ice is strongly NOT recommended.
Lake Geode
Drained for renovation work scheduled for later this year.
Lost Grove Lake
Ice conditions are marginal at best. Use caution around the trees and
near shore. Forecasted weather conditions will make the ice conditions worse. Black
Crappie - Fair: Crappies are out in deep water yet. Be careful before
getting too close the any of the flooded timber. Look for weak spots in the
ice.
For more information on the above lakes and rivers, contact the Lake Darling Fisheries Office at 319-694-2430.
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 conditions are decent, but water clarity is
poor. There is open
water around the Mehaffey Bridge area.
Diamond
Lake
The lake is reported as having 6-8 inches of good ice. Fishing has slowed. Bluegill - Fair: Catch 6-8 inch fish off
brush piles on jigs/waxies. Black Crappie - Fair: Use jigs/waxies around brush.
Most fish are about 8 inches.
Iowa
Lake (Iowa Co.)
Most of the lake has about 7 inches of ice. There was a portion on
the east shoreline that had been open last week. Fishing activity has been low.
Kent
Park Lake
The lake is drained for the renovation project that will take
place next winter.
Lake Macbride
The lake has 7-11 inches of ice. Most anglers are targeting the south
arm and the area from the beach to the main double ramp. Bluegill - Good: 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 - Fair: It is day to day on good catches. Some days have
been good and others are slow. Fish over deeper wood or look for suspended fish
over the deeper basin with a jig/waxie. 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. Channel
Catfish - Slow: A few catfish are being picked up in deeper water on
jigs/waxies, spoons/minnow heads, and minnows under a bobber.
Otter
Creek Lake
Ice thickness is reported at 10-12 inches. Most fish are being found in
deeper water (18'+). Yellow Bass – Slow. Bluegill – Slow. Black Crappie – Slow.
Pleasant
Creek Lake
The lake is still 10 feet low from the restoration project. The lake is reported as having about 10-12 inches of ice. Most anglers are
targeting the area along the dam and out from the main ramp. Walleye - Slow: Try minnows or spoons tipped with minnow heads. Most fish are being caught in the creek channels.
Early mornings are best. 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. Black
Crappie - Slow: Fish over deeper brush with a jig/waxie.
Union
Grove Lake
There has been no fishing activity on the lake. The aeration system is
on, so there is open water at the lower end of the lake.
Ice on most lakes is holding up, but the surface has
been sloppy. Use caution around the edges.For more information, contact the Lake Macbride Fisheries Station at 319-624-3615.
Lake Miami
Use caution getting on and off the lake as the ice along the shoreline has
started to melt and then re-froze in some areas. Bluegill - Good: Use a teardrop jig tipped with
a waxworm in the cedar tree piles.
Lake Sugema
Ice thickness is variable; use caution. Very few anglers have been out in the last couple of weeks. The ice has melted and re-frozen along the shoreline; use caution
getting on and off the ice. Tug Forks West has areas of open water due to the
geese.
Lake Wapello
Ice thickness is variable; use caution. The ice around the shoreline has melted and re-froze; use caution
getting on and off the ice. Most of the action has been in the area south of the
campground. Bluegill - Fair: Use teardrop jigs
tipped with a waxworm in areas around the cedar tree piles. Black Crappie
- Fair: Use jigs tipped with a waxworm or a minnow in areas around the cedar
tree piles. Crappies are about 9 inches.
Rathbun Reservoir
The current lake level is 903.09 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.The main lake has areas of open water so avoid those areas. Use caution
getting on and off the ice as the ice near the shoreline has melted and
re-froze. Black
Crappie - Fair: Use waxworms or minnows. Target structure in deeper water. Sorting is needed for larger fish.
Red Haw Lake
Ice thickness has varied with the warmer weather; use caution. The ice around the shoreline has melted and re-froze; these areas have
variable ice thicknesses making getting on and off the lake difficult.
Ice conditions vary across the district; use caution. The warmer weather will make the ice wet on top and
slushy. 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
Rainbow Trout - Good: Use
spoons or small panfish jigs tipped with waxworms or live minnows. Trout tend
to swim the perimeter, so set up close to shore in 3 to 10 feet of water.
Big
Creek Lake
Black Crappie - Fair: Anglers fishing mid-lake, generally out from the
beach area in 25 to 35 feet of water, are finding a fair to good crappie bite
in the afternoons and evenings. Fall 2017 surveys
showed good numbers of 10 plus inch crappies that are worth the time to find.
Des
Moines River (Saylorville to Red Rock)
Walleye - Fair: Anglers are catching fair numbers of walleyes below the
Saylorville spillway slowly fishing jigs tipped with twister tails and/or
minnows.
Don
Williams Lake
Black
Crappie - Fair: Anglers are catching crappies suspended 10-15 feet down in 20-30 feet of
water in the late afternoon and evenings. Midday they are
also being found shallower near sunken habitat in 10-15 feet of water. Two size
ranges are being caught. Expect to fish through many 5-7 inch fish for the 9-10 inch fish.
Hickory
Grove Lake
Bluegill - Good: Catch 7-8
inch bluegills over brush piles and suspended in deeper water. Move around to stay on active fish. Black Crappie - Slow: Most anglers are
finding the crappie fishing to be slow, but when fish are caught the size is
good. Crappie catches have been mostly limited to dawn and dusk.
Lake
Petocka
Rainbow
Trout - Good: Trout were stocked Feb. 10th. Fish the perimeter of
the lake with small panfish jigs and jigging spoons tipped with waxworms.
Ice thicknesses in Central Iowa are staying in the 8
to 14 inch range. For more information on Central Iowa lakes and rivers, contact Andy Otting or Ben Dodd at 515-432-2823.
Big
Lake (Including Gilbert's Pond)
Rainbow trout were stocked on Jan. 20th. Rainbow Trout - Fair: Tip
jigs with waxworms or use minnows.
Cold
Springs District Farm Ponds
Use extreme caution when venturing out on farm
ponds. Forecasted warm temperatures with melting snow and high winds may make
ponds unsafe to fish, especially in the southern part of the district. Bluegill
- Fair: 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. 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.
Lake Anita
Ice on the main lake averages 8 inches. Most of the activity is in the
campground arm. Black Crappie - Fair: The best bite is late afternoon and after dark. Fish will average 9
inches. Bluegill - Fair: 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. Bluegill -
Good: Fishing is good around the cedar tree piles for bluegills up to 9 inches. Morning and late afternoon bite is best. Be prepared to sort for larger fish. Black
Crappie - Slow: A few 10 to 12 inch black crappies are being caught around
the tree piles.
Meadow Lake
Meadow Lake has a good panfish population and will provide good fishing
this winter.
Prairie Rose Lake
Prairie Rose has a bluegill and crappie population that should provide good ice fishing this winter. Ice is 9 inches. Bluegill - Fair: The best bluegill fishing has moved to the morning bite. Fish will
average 8.5 inches. Black Crappie - Slow: Black crappie become active just before dark. Fish are 9.5 inches.
Ice thickness remains 5 to 9 inches around the
district. There is warm weather and wind in the extended forecast that may
create unsafe ice conditions.For more information, call the Cold Springs District Office at 712-769-2587.
Little
River Watershed Lake
Ice thickness is 6-8 inches. Thin ice reported in the flooded timber between Paul
Vonn boat ramp and the campground.There is open water at the Paul Vonn boat ramp. Geese are keeping some
areas of open water, especially north of the dam. Walleye - Fair: Catch
walleye up to 22 inches using jigs tipped with a minnow fished in the main boat ramp bay. Black
Crappie - Fair: Catch crappies up to 11 inches using jigs
tipped with a minnow or waxworm fished in the main boat ramp bay.
Twelve
Mile Creek Lake
Ice thickness is about 8-10 inches. Some areas of the shoreline may have thin ice. 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 crappies up to 8.5 inches with jigs
tipped with a waxworm or minnow fished along rock piles, cedar tree brush piles,
or along the roadbed. Walleye - Slow: Catch walleyes up to 20 inches using
jigs tipped with a minnow fished along rock piles, cedar tree brush piles, or
along the roadbed.
Most Mount Ayr district lakes have 6-9 inches of ice.Use caution as areas of shorelines, fishing jetties, boat docks, and
around flooded timber may have refroze and have thin ice. 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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