Launching into the tailwater at Bellevue is possible as of Thursday but ice may need to be chipped or moved to launch. Catch wipers below the Red Rock dam casting jigs baited with shad imitating plastics or shiners. The lake still has some areas of open water in the main lake. Viking has a very good crappie population that will provide good fishing this winter. The City of Bellevue ramp can be accessed as of Thursday but ice chunks may need to be moved or chipped out of the way. The use of full sized vehicles is not recommended. There have been reports of anglers catching panfish and northern pike on George Wyth Lake. Water temperature is 33 degrees. Also expect thinner ice near the spillway and near any inflows. I have masks available on the boat for those who want to wear them and also sanitizer for frequent use. Prairie Rose Lake - Last Updated: 01/21/2021. March 2019 Prairie Rose is a top pick for lakes with large bluegills. Conditions are variable, use caution and check ice thickness often if you venture out. Clear Lake The water temperature is in the upper forties.Channel Catfish – Good: Use chicken liver or cut bait fished on the bottom. Use caution and test ice thickness frequently. December 2018 Please take 2 minutes to tell us how your summer vacation and fishing … Anglers are catching panfish on Martens Lake. Try using jigging spoons fished in the flooded timber or rockpiles in the upper end of the lake for Walleye of all sizes. North Twin Lake - Last Updated: 01/21/2021, Black Hawk Lake - Last Updated: 01/21/2021. March 2015 As far as the Covid 19 concerns go,  nothing has changed since my last report. April 2020 Clear Lake Iowa This year has been something special to say the least. This is the quarry in Marhalltown. bryon snethen. For information on Central Iowa lakes and rivers contact Ben Dodd at 641-891-3795 or Andy Otting at 515-204-5885. I am praying for stability and focus for our government leaders,  and for a quicker overall vaccination for all of us who want it. January 2013 Little River Watershed Lake - Last Updated: 01/21/2021, Fogle Lake S.W.A. Ice at Littlefield is variable ranging from 3 to 8 inches. For information on the lakes and rivers in north central Iowa, contact the Clear Lake Fish and Wildlife office at 641-357-3517. Ice is reported up to 6" but is variable and caution should be used. It's been another great season for Clear Lake and my business, and from what I have seen from this years trips and my most recent trips, 2020 is going to be even a better year than 2019. Perch fishing has also been tough, but once you find them, many quality 9-10.5 inchers have been caught. August 2012 You need a valid fishing license and pay the trout fee to fish for or possess trout. July 2014 Fish over rock piles or brush piles. Green Castle Lake - Last Updated: 01/20/2021, Otter Creek Lake - Last Updated: 01/20/2021, Union Grove Lake - Last Updated: 01/20/2021. River stage at Ft. Madison is 525.48 feet. Rodgers Park Lake - Last Updated: 01/20/2021, Iowa Lake (Iowa Co.) - Last Updated: 01/20/2021. The recent warm weather has deteriorated the top 2-3 inches of ice. The lake has about 2-6" of ice under the snow and caution should be used if venturing out. Mississippi River Pool 12 - Last Updated: 01/21/2021. Bassin' With Bob - Fish for Bass on Clear Lake with Bob Myskey, 1/6/2021 Overview of the year,  Lake Conditions & Fishing, 11/13/20 Year end report, Lake conditions, Fishing, and the year ahead, 8/26/2020 Lake Conditions & Fishing Report, 7/4/2020 Happy Fourth Of July,  Lake conditions and overall update, 5/24/20 Memorial day weekend, Thank You to all who have served to keep us free. Most anglers fishing at Rock Creek and Cattail Slough. Look for suspended fish in the deeper water. Some areas of open water along larger flooded trees. May 2015 Anglers have been out foot traffic only. Ice thickness is 4 to 10 inches. May 2014 Lake Anita is holding a large number of geese keeping a portion of the lake open. March 2017 Anglers should use caution on snow covered ice in areas that may have current as conditions can vary. August 2015 Most fish have been smaller but some up to 7-8". Clear Lake is located in Cerro Gordo County, Iowa. Be prepared to find the cedar tree piles in the lake for best success through the ice. April 2014 49 talking about this. May 2013 Anglers are catching perch fishing near vegetation in 2 to 6 feet of water. Most fish are <7". Above the Causeway is still the best ice but the upper half of the main lake has improved to about 5 inches of ice. Caution: a handful of small holes have been opening up lately across the lake. Some reports of largemouth biting on tip-ups baited with minnows in backwaters. Area of open water on south end. Storm Lake (incl Little Storm Lake) - 
S Several days of warm and windy weather have created variable ice conditions that are unsafe in many areas. Angler success has been using a jig and plastic tipped with a minnow slowly retrieved off of the river bottom. Try fishing a dead stick with a minnow on one rod and jigging an ice jig tipped with a waxworm or spike. February 2015 641-231-8028 Share this:Facebook Ice thickness varies so use caution if venturing out and test thickness often. Anglers should use caution on snow covered ice in areas that may have current as conditions can vary. Check ice depths frequently. Most activity is occurring on the north end of the marsh as anglers cross the reservoir for access. The walleye bite recently has been tough, but anglers have been able to limit out. Most ice in the district's lakes and ponds is anywhere between 5 -10 inches with the occasional pocket of open water near shore, seams, or thin ice in the main basins to watch out for. The Iowa Department of Natural Resources issues a weekly fishing report on Thursdays in an effort to provide the latest information heading into the weekend. Tailwater fishing is still accessible by both boat ramps in Guttenberg. About 40 or more years ago, there was a boat livery gentleman who was attempting to introduce Muskie to the Clear Lake waters. December 2012 Some locations have around 8" of ice with some thinner areas mid-lake and along shore. Fish a small jig in the open areas near the rushes. August 2013 Clear Lake is a 3684 acre natural lake. July 2017 Arrowhead Lake - Last Updated: 01/21/2021, Black Hawk Pits - Last Updated: 01/21/2021. Try using jigs tipped with a minnow along deep cedar tree brushpiles for Crappie up to 11 inches. The best bite is early morning and late afternoon. Most fish are 6-10" with some 11- 12 inches. Walleye and sauger angling is now taking place near the lock and dam, A jig and minnow is commonly used this time of year. For more information, please call the Mount Ayr Fisheries office at 641-464-3108. There have been good reports of anglers catching crappie on Alice Wyth Lake located in George Wyth State Park. Ice Fishing not recommended. November 2014 September 2015 River stage at Burlington is 8.93 feet. Tailwater walleye fishing is underway but access to the tailwaters is somewhat difficult as ramps are mainly iced in. A few anglers report good success in the south arm around the road bed. As of January 21, the ramp at Muscatine was free of ice. February 2016 Boone District Farm Ponds - Last Updated: 01/21/2021. Ice fishing is still not recommended out on the main lake. Thanks to a $9 million dredging project completed in 2009 on the west end of the lake, the general health of the lake has improved and that has been evidenced by spectacular fishing. Anglers are able to cross Johnson Slough in the Sny Magill area and many are fishing in Norwegian Lake. Mississippi River Pool 13 - Last Updated: 01/21/2021. Access to the tailwater from area ramps is somewhat difficult however with ice reported at most ramp locations. Mississippi River Pools 16-19. Tuesday, December 29, 2020 The weekly fishing report for the Iowa DNR. Des Moines River (Saylorville to Red Rock) - Last Updated: 01/21/2021. 393 were here. Catch walleyes below the Red Rock dam casting jigs baited with shad imitating plastics or shiners. Use caution as the ice is of variable thickness and there are some areas of open water. Fishing remains productive, but anglers are advised to use caution as conditions are variable. For information on the lakes and rivers in north central Iowa, contact the Clear Lake Fish and Wildlife office at 641-357-3517. Keepers 10-12" with lots of sorting. There are reports of possible open water and thinner ice near the beach at the SW part of the lake. Ice thickness was 8-9 inches in front of the Ice House Point boat ramp. The lake also has a small population of large black crappies. The water level is expected to hold steady this week. Fishing Clear Lake, IA on 1/17/2021 will be best from 12:00AM through 12:00AM. For further information contact your area bait and tackle shops. September 2017 Water temperature in the main channel is near freezing and water level is stable to reseeding throughout the district. When fishing, anglers can expect to catch a variety of fish including Bluegill, Channel Catfish, Flathead Catfish, Green Sunfish, Largemouth Bass, Muskie, Northern Pike, Walleye, White Bass, White Crappie, Yellow Perch, Pumpkinseed and. Late afternoon bite has been best. Approximately 4-7 inches of ice at the main boat ramp and north ramp. Anglers have picked up occasional walleyes with jigging spoons and minnow heads. No fishing reports are available. had to go. Conditions on this body of water are variable so use caution and check ice often. Use caution if venturing out. All area Manchester trout streams are in excellent condition and hold vast populations of brown trout. Trout were stocked on January 13. 8/26/2020 Lake Conditions & Fishing Report. Yellows are biting on a variety of baits. Ice conditions currently range from 10-13 inches. A few nice bass have been caught this week. November 2013 Anglers can expect good numbers of black and white crappies plus good walleye numbers. The DNR stocked roughly 1500 rainbow trout on Jan 20. Use caution and check ice thickness often. The middle of the lake's ice remains thin with standing water during the middle of the day on the warm days. There is open water out from the lodge and beach. Winnebago River The river level is dropping and fishing is picking up. At our shop you will find some of the hottest fishing reports around, hottest fishing gear, and we will do our best to get you on the best bite. Littlefield Lake - Last Updated: 01/21/2021. Anglers need a valid fishing license and pay the trout fee to fish for or possess trout. Approximately 7 inches of ice at main boat ramp and Paul Vonn boat ramp. Anglers are picking up some walleye in the north end of the lake. Waterfowl have an area of water open to the northwest of the island. 8-7-2020: Clear Lake Fishing Report by Rob Clarke Date: 8/6/20 Air Temp: 62-92 Water Temp: 72-82 Wind: 5-15 from... more » RB Bass: 8-7-2020: Clear Lake Guide Service Report This week’s report of fishing and conditions on... more » Ross England: 8-3-2020: Clear Lake Fishing Report by Richard Witham December 2016 Thin ice reported along south side of Moss Road boat ramp. Look for perch hanging above vegetation from 4 to 12 feet of water with jig and a minnow. The west end of the lake has up to 6" of ice, while the main lake is more variable and potentially unsafe. North Prairie Lake - Last Updated: 01/21/2021, Try fishing a dead stick with a minnow on one rod and jigging an ice jig tipped with a waxworm or spike. The best bite is a half hour before sunset. December 2013 March 2020 Fishing Report - Local fishing, plus a conversation with Ben Wallace about Brushy Creek, Storm Lake and Black Hawk Lake. Use jigs tipped with waxworm fished along deep cedar tree brushpiles for Bluegill up to 8.5 inches. Use your electronics to locate the fish and stay mobile. Sorting is needed. There have been reports of anglers catching bluegill on South Prairie Lake. Try using jigs tipped with a waxworm fished near deep cedar tree brushpiles for Bluegill up to 8.5 inches. Catch crappies with live minnows or glow jigs tipped with waxworms in the evenings at sunset and after. Ramp conditions may change with cold temperatures in the forecast. April 2020 Fishing Report - Coronavirus Impacts on Iowa fishing, Minnesota panfish regulations Ada Hayden Heritage Park Lake - Last Updated: 01/21/2021. On Jan 20 there was around 6 inches of good ice right off the ramp. Approximately 7 inches of ice at the east boat ramp and south boat ramp. The Crappie bite has also been ok recently. Central Park Lake - Last Updated: 01/20/2021. Lake Rathbun has zebra mussels so make sure to properly drain, clean and dry equipment before transporting to another waterbody. Twelve Mile Creek Lake - Last Updated: 01/21/2021. The lake is reported as having 6-8" of ice. The Walleyes are spawning and the Crappies are wanting to come in on the warmer days. Even though Covid remains a big problem and a big concern, as guides we have been very busy with people wanting to get away and out of their own restricted environment in the big cities. January 2020 Fishing Report - Great Lakes Salmon. Caution: Snowmobile races will be ongoing Jan. 23-24 around the lake. Northern Pike – Slow. Ice thickness is around eight inches over most of lake. Try fishing with a jig tipped with a minnow around sunken structure. One walleye over 27 inches may be kept. Lansing water level 8.3 feet. Pleasant Creek Lake - Last Updated: 01/20/2021. Most activity has been towards the North end of the lake around brush. Tailwater stage at Lock and Dam 17 at New Boston is 5.22 feet and forecasted to stay fairly steady. Combined walleye/sauger daily limit 6. Silver Lake (Dickinson) - Last Updated: 01/21/2021, West Okoboji Lake - Last Updated: 01/21/2021, Lost Island Lake - Last Updated: 01/21/2021, Lower Pine Lake - Last Updated: 01/21/2021, Upper Pine Lake - Last Updated: 01/21/2021. Reports show the best bite is in the afternoon. Use a waxworm on a small jig fished in 3-6 feet of water. Some crappies are being caught in Sunset Marina. If those times won’t work for you, 12:00AM to 12:00AM looks promising , as does 12:00AM to 12:00AM Remember to adjust these times based on barometric pressure, and weather changes. Use waxworms or live minnows on a small jig. Catch a mix of bluegills and crappies in many community ponds. Caution the lake aerator is currently running on the north east side near the nature center. Tailwater stage at Lock and Dam 16 in Muscatine is 4.86 feet and forecasted to stay steady. Use caution and avoid the creek area. Guide Meeting Location: Clear Lake Bait and Tackle 524 HWY 18 E CLEAR LAKE IOWA 50428 641-231-8028 (Do Not Book Trips on this number) Thank You! The water temperature his near 34 degrees and water clarity is good. There is roughly 6 inches of good ice under several inches of poor ice in most areas. Try using jigs tipped with a waxworm fished near deep cedar tree brushpiles for Crappie up to 9.5 inches. Ice thickness is 6-8 inches. Ice remains variable but anglers have been out foot traffic only at this time. Anglers have reported catching keeper sized bluegills. December 2019 Ice is variable, but the areas with fishing activity have roughly 6-7 inches of ice in most places. October 2014 The walleye season is open. Please call the shop for the most current report. Use caution out on the ice and check ice thickness often as you move. Please check us … There was a question regarding Muskies in Clear Lake. Trout are biting on a variety of baits. The Clear Lake Fishing Club was formed as a non-profit organization to promote the enjoyment and art of fishing in North Central Iowa. Ice has degraded along shore in some areas due to recent precipitation. We have been fishing Clear Lake Iowa for the last 3 weeks and the bite has been great. The bite has picked up with warmer weather. A lot of smaller Bluegill have been observed ranging from 4-6 inches. There have been good reports of anglers catching a few walleye on the Cedar River, concentrate on the deeper overwintering holes. Anglers have been out but are advised to use caution and check the ice conditions often as you make your way out. Early morning or late afternoon down about 14 to 16 feet in the flooded timber. June 2018 Nodaway has a decent fish population and will provide good fishing this winter. Coralville Reservoir - Last Updated: 01/20/2021. Electronics are very helpful in locating suspended crappie, South Prairie Lake - Last Updated: 01/21/2021, Cedar River (Nashua to La Porte City) - Last Updated: 01/21/2021. Most have been picked up in the SW portion of the lake in the areas all between Provost Point and Ice House Point in anywhere from 3-7 feet of water. Iowa Fishing Reports. Ice conditions are around 10 inches but can be variable. Try the rock pile just off the shoreline from Gunshot Hill. Also, out from the campground in 12 feet of water has been good. Water temperature is around 34 degrees and the water clarity is good. Mississippi River Pool 16 - Last Updated: 01/21/2021. My wife and I have spent the last couple of months hunkered down and staying under the radar. Clear Lake Iowa. Clear Lake Bait and Tackle. October 2018 July 2012 For more information, contact the Lake Macbride Fisheries Station at 319-624-3615. January 2017 Low light conditions are more productive. Most angling activity has been near the Ice House Point boat ramp and near the Gunshot Hill shoreline. Ice conditions vary from 6 to 8 inches. Three Mile Lake - Last Updated: 01/21/2021. Big Hollow Lake - Last Updated: 01/21/2021, Mississippi River Pool 19 - Last Updated: 01/21/2021, Mississippi River Pool 18 - Last Updated: 01/21/2021, Mississippi River Pool 17 - Last Updated: 01/21/2021. November 2017 Very few anglers have been out on the ice this week and none have been out more than about 25 yards from shore. Discover waterways in Iowa with interactive maps containing recent catches, fishing spots, and reports of the latest fishing activity. Use caution as a side by side went through the ice the last week of December. 41.0 in. There are pockets of open water and thin ice along shore in some areas and near the dam. Tailwater stage at Lock and Dam 18 is 2.78 feet and forecasted to stay fairly steady. The Toolsboro road and ramp are snow and ice covered. See the Fish Local page on the Iowa DNR website to locate public ponds where ice fishing is allowed. Anglers have been catching larger Yellow Perch but with low frequency. Fish a small jig tipped with red spikes near vegetation. Use caution as the thickness of the ice varies. October 2012 Wax worms and small live minnows have worked well. If you have angling questions please call the Bellevue Fisheries Station at 563-880-8781. Fish are 10-13" and no legal sized fish are available here yet. Fishing Clear Lake has never been better. Backwater ice varies from 6-8 inches. Silver Lake (Worth) - Last Updated: 01/21/2021. Caution: lake aerator is currently on. Use a jigging spoon and minnow to catch the bigger fish. The child can purchase a trout fee which will allow them to catch their own limit. Electronics are very helpful in locating suspended crappie. The road into Big Timber is snow and ice covered. Jig and minnow is commonly used this time of year. 5 to 8 inch yellows are biting on small jigs tipped with a wax worm. Ice thickness is 5-7". Fish are 4-6.5" and being caught on the bottom. Ice anglers are catching bluegill in shallow backwaters using jigs tipped with mousies. Ice may be thinner near shoreline. Try a minnow or crankbait fished along current breaks. Owner of Clear Lake Bait and Tackle – Your #1 stop for fresh bait and quality gear. Fish are being caught on the bottom. Out on the main body of the lake it's thinner and the thickness is highly variable. All field stations and fish hatcheries remain closed at this time, for further information contact the N.E. Walleye – Slow. Ice thickness on most area lakes has set up well but with the milder winter use extreme caution. Lakes in and around the Cedar Falls/Waterloo area are producing catches of both bluegill and crappie. For information on the lakes and rivers in north central Iowa, contact the Clear Lake Fish and Wildlife office at 641-357-3517. February 2013 Fish a live chub or shiner just off of the bottom for some great pike action. The lake is holding a large number of geese keeping large areas of open water and unsafe ice. Ice conditions can be variable in Big Timber so check ice conditions often as you move. April 2018 It is approximately 18 feet deep at its deepest point. Continues to be best later in the afternoon into the night. April 16th August 2016 Some nice pike have been reported this ice fishing season so far with anglers using minnows on tip ups. Pan fishing has been spotty in many of the bays where many anglers have been able to sight fish in around 10' of water along weed lines. Most Mount Ayr district lakes have variable ice conditions ranging from 3-8 inches of ice. North Iowa Walleye Fishing Report. For best luck, fish in the main basin in anywhere from 15-20 feet of water. The lake has 5 inches of ice at this time. Start by trying within 100ft from shore. Not many anglers have been fishing. January 2021 June 2013 The upper end of the pontoon arm and the south arm has 8 inches of ice. kiwa December 31, 2020 Spirit Lake, Iowa — The Iowa Department of Natural Resources issues a weekly fishing report on Thursdays in an effort to … May 2017 September 2012 The average depth is 10 feet. Meadow will be a good ice fishing destination this year. Ice conditions are variable so use caution if venturing out. The backwaters near Vinton have about 7" of ice. Walleye – Fair: Try a jigging spoon tipped with a minnow head near the edge of vegetation. The Clear Lake Fishing Club is a non-profit organization promoting the enjoyment and art of fishing in North Central Iowa. Use caution out on the ice and check ice thickness often as you move. August 2020 Areas with current can have unsafe ice with fluctuating river levels. Lots of small bluegills reported but fishing in general has been fair with most anglers using wax worms and tungsten jigs. Try using jigs tipped with a waxworm fished along deep cedar tree brushpiles for Bluegill of all sizes. For information on lakes in the Southwest District call the Cold Springs office at (712) 769-2587. The lake is at winter pool of 683.3' and is frozen over with variable ice. Approximately 7 inches of ice at south ramp and beach ramp. June 2019 Lots of bass are being caught by anglers using tip ups and minnows. There have been some boats using the ramp this week. Use the fishing atlas to help find one of the cedar tree piles in the lake for best success. Ice conditions are around 11 inches with an open hole on the north end caused by geese. . Lake Smith Fishing has been slow. November 2020 Ice is reported as 4-8". The campground arm of the lake remains the thickest (~4 inches) use extreme caution anywhere else on the lake. Clear Lake Bait & Tackle welcomes all anglers! April 2016 Ice conditions vary across the lake seeing anywhere from 10-13 inches. Nov 09, 2019 - Clear Lake. July 2015 The walleye season is open. On Jan 20 there was 6 inches of good ice near the boat ramp. October 2016 Lakes in the northern part of the district averages about 8 inches of ice. A good amount of fishing pressure has been seen recently. Some bluegills are being caught in Sunset Marina on ice jigs and waxworms. Lynxville water level has flucutated this week at 14.7 feet. Fish the edge of the dredge cut with a jig and small minnow. The current lake level is 904.15 msl with 904 msl being recreation pool. Mississippi River Pool 11 - Last Updated: 01/21/2021. January 2016 The water level at the Bellevue Lock and Dam is holding steady and is presently at 7.2 feet. This lake is 3,684 acres in size. Here's the latest fishing and weather forecast for Clear Lake Is COVID-19 affecting your fishing plans? There are reports of open water and thinner areas in the southern part of the lake and along shore in some places. The water level at Rock Island is holding steady at 6.3 feet. George Wyth Lake - Last Updated: 01/21/2021. November 2012 February 2017 My goals and plans for the year are set,  I expect to start getting busy in March for my business, and April bookings are already very strong. Anglers have been out on foot at the north end , mid lake, and near the south end boat ramp. Pick up 7-9 inch bluegills using waxworms. A good crappie bite has also been observed. 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