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Iowa Fishing Report
December 9, 2010
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. The 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.
effort to provide the latest information heading into the weekend. The 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.
SOUTHEAST
Lake Sugema
The main lake is still open. Some of the bays are starting to ice up but there is not enough
ice to support anglers.
ice to support anglers.
Rathbun Reservoir
The lake level is at 902.60 with 904.0 being normal pool. The main lake is still open and a
few of the bays are starting to ice over but there is not enough ice to suppport anglers.
few of the bays are starting to ice over but there is not enough ice to suppport anglers.
Red Haw Lake
There is not enough ice to support ice anglers.
Hawthorn Lake (aka Barnes City Lake)
The lake has been drained for a lake renovation to be started this winter.
For further fishing reports in south central Iowa please call the Rathbun fish hatchery at 641-
647-2406
647-2406
SOUTHWEST
Summitt Lake
The lake has been drained for a spillway replacement project. It should be down at least
until spring.
until spring.
Green Valley Lake
The lake level has been lowered 12 feet for a sediment removal project. The lake has a lot
of quality panfish. Ice fishing this winter should be very good.
of quality panfish. Ice fishing this winter should be very good.
Ice is starting to form. Most lakes still have some open areas. Walking on the ice is not
recommended. The weekend temperatures will help.
recommended. The weekend temperatures will help.
Diamond Lake
The lake just recently froze over and there is still an area where the geese have kept open.
The ice conditions are unsafe.
The ice conditions are unsafe.
Pleasant Creek Lake
Some of the coves have 4" of ice. However, the main lake just froze over on 12/7, making
ice conditions extremely variable.
ice conditions extremely variable.
Otter Creek Lake
Ice condtitions are not safe yet.
Coralville Reservoir
Much of the Reservoir has been frozen for over a week, however the rest of the Reservoir
just locked up on 12/4. Due to areas of flow, the ice conditions are extremely variable.
just locked up on 12/4. Due to areas of flow, the ice conditions are extremely variable.
Union Grove Lake
Ice conditions have been reported up to 5" but can be variable. Nobody has been reported
as fishing here yet. The aeration system has not been turned on yet, but is expected to be
turned on later next week. There has been some fishing activity on the silt pond though.
as fishing here yet. The aeration system has not been turned on yet, but is expected to be
turned on later next week. There has been some fishing activity on the silt pond though.
Rodgers Park Lake
We have received no information regarding fishing on this water body this week.
Hannen Lake
We have received no information regarding fishing on this water body this week.
Iowa Lake
The lake just froze over on 12/7 and conditions are unsafe.
Lake Macbride
The upper ends of the lake have been frozen for a week, but the main lake just froze over
on 12/8. Ice conditions are extremely variable!
on 12/8. Ice conditions are extremely variable!
Kent Park Lake
Ice conditions are reported to be 3" but may be variable in areas.
For more information, contact the Lake Macbride Fisheries Station at 319-624-3615.
Lake of the Hills
The lake is frozen over but the ice is thin. UNSAFE ICE CONDITIONS.
Lake Darling District Farm Ponds
Some of the smaller area ponds froze over late last week and have about 1 inch of ice on
them. The weather forecast is for a couple of above freezing temp days before the
weekend. Don't look for much more ice formation before trhe weekend.
them. The weather forecast is for a couple of above freezing temp days before the
weekend. Don't look for much more ice formation before trhe weekend.
Lake Geode
Unsafe ice conditons.
Lake Belva Deer
Unsafe ice conditions. Open water off shore of the dam.
For more information on the above lakes call the Lake Darling Fisheries office at (319) 694-
2430.
2430.
MISSISSIPPI
RIVER
RIVER
Mississippi River Pool 17
Tailwater stage at Lock and Dam 16 is 3.93 feet. The boat ramps in Muscatine are frozen
in. Ice fishing in the backwaters is not advisable due to thin ice conditions.
in. Ice fishing in the backwaters is not advisable due to thin ice conditions.
Mississippi River Pool 16
Tailwater stage at Lock and Dam 15 is 6.14 feet. Boat ramps are being reported as frozen
in. Ice fishing is not advisable due to thin ice conditions.
in. Ice fishing is not advisable due to thin ice conditions.
Mississippi River Pool 19
Tailwater stage at Lock and Dam 18 is 2.01 feet. Tailwater fishing has been slow. Ice
fishing is not advisable due to thin ice conditions.
fishing is not advisable due to thin ice conditions.
Mississippi River Pool 18
Tailwater stage at Lock and Dam 17 is 4.64 feet. No fishing information was received for
this pool.
this pool.
Pools 16-19: River levels have fallen over the past week. Boat ramps are frozen in.
Backwaters are freezing up. Ice fishing is not advisable yet due to thin ice conditions. For
more fishing information on Pools 16-19 contact the Fairport Fish Hatchery at 563-263-5062.
Backwaters are freezing up. Ice fishing is not advisable yet due to thin ice conditions. For
more fishing information on Pools 16-19 contact the Fairport Fish Hatchery at 563-263-5062.
Mississippi River Pool 10
Ice fishing has begun on Bussey Lake with some of the first anglers getting out on
Monday, December 6. Ice ranges from 2 to 5 inches but anglers should use caution and
stay to the upper part of the lake and away from any areas that may have current. As of
Tuesday December 7, no anglers have been able to access Norwegian Lake in the Sny
Magill area. Ice in Johnson Slough was unsafe. Anglers have been out on McGregor lake
by Marquette and Ambrough Slough by Prairie Du Chien Where 2 to 5 inches
Monday, December 6. Ice ranges from 2 to 5 inches but anglers should use caution and
stay to the upper part of the lake and away from any areas that may have current. As of
Tuesday December 7, no anglers have been able to access Norwegian Lake in the Sny
Magill area. Ice in Johnson Slough was unsafe. Anglers have been out on McGregor lake
by Marquette and Ambrough Slough by Prairie Du Chien Where 2 to 5 inches
Crappie Fair A few nice sized crappie reported.
Yellow Perch Good Good numbers of perch being caught in Ambrough
slough above Prairie Du Chien.
Bluegill Good Decent catches of good sized bluegills reported
from Bussy Lake. Keep moving to find pockets of
biting fish.
Yellow Perch Good Good numbers of perch being caught in Ambrough
slough above Prairie Du Chien.
Bluegill Good Decent catches of good sized bluegills reported
from Bussy Lake. Keep moving to find pockets of
biting fish.
Fish Name Status Comments
Mississippi River Pool 11
The city ramp and DNR ramps in Guttenberg are blocked with ice. The marina by Mud
Lake has 3 to 5 inches of ice but anglers should use caution trying to get to Zollicoffer and
avoid any areas that may have current.
Lake has 3 to 5 inches of ice but anglers should use caution trying to get to Zollicoffer and
avoid any areas that may have current.
Bluegill Good Decent catches of bluegills in the marina by Mud
Lake
Lake
Fish Name Status Comments
NORTHEAST
Silver Lake (Delaware)
We have received no information regarding fishing on this water body this week.
Casey Lake (aka Hickory Hills Lake)
Ice conditions are reported as 3 inches of good clear ice. Casey Lake is ready for icefishing
and has received some light pressure. Caution is advised until ice thickness
increases.
and has received some light pressure. Caution is advised until ice thickness
increases.
Largemouth Bass Good Jigs tipped with a waxworm has been providing
good action. There is an 18 inch length limit for
largemouth bass on Casey Lake.
good action. There is an 18 inch length limit for
largemouth bass on Casey Lake.
Fish Name Status Comments
Mississippi River Pool 9
Ice report as of Tuesday, December 7: ice in Minnesota Slough by New Albin is still
unsafe. No anglers have been out fishing in that area. A few anlgers have been out by the
Village Creek ramp but most fishing is taking place in Shore Slough above Lansing with
ice ranging from 2 to 5 inches.
unsafe. No anglers have been out fishing in that area. A few anlgers have been out by the
Village Creek ramp but most fishing is taking place in Shore Slough above Lansing with
ice ranging from 2 to 5 inches.
Crappie Fair Not many crappie being reported but a few quality
size fish have been caught.
Yellow Perch Good Large yellow perch can be found throughout Pool 9
backwaters and anglers may again want to target
these fish this upcoming ice fishing season. Most
yellow perch are caught when fishing for bluegills
but some anglers may want to try using very small
minnows as well. Perch up to 13 inches will be
caught this season!
Bluegill Good Anglers reporting a lot of Bluegill being caught in
Shore Slough above Lansing with about 1 out of 3
being quality size fish.
size fish have been caught.
Yellow Perch Good Large yellow perch can be found throughout Pool 9
backwaters and anglers may again want to target
these fish this upcoming ice fishing season. Most
yellow perch are caught when fishing for bluegills
but some anglers may want to try using very small
minnows as well. Perch up to 13 inches will be
caught this season!
Bluegill Good Anglers reporting a lot of Bluegill being caught in
Shore Slough above Lansing with about 1 out of 3
being quality size fish.
Fish Name Status Comments
Ice fishing is just getting under way on the upper pools of the Mississippi, but ice conditions
in some areas are still unsafe. Please practice proper safety when ice fishing on the River,
especially early in the season avoid places with moving current as ice will be uneven in
thickness. Ice thickness is ranging from 5 inches in protected areas to 1 inch or less in open
areas or areas with any current. Boat ramps are iced in, cutting off access for any tailwater
fishing for walleye.
in some areas are still unsafe. Please practice proper safety when ice fishing on the River,
especially early in the season avoid places with moving current as ice will be uneven in
thickness. Ice thickness is ranging from 5 inches in protected areas to 1 inch or less in open
areas or areas with any current. Boat ramps are iced in, cutting off access for any tailwater
fishing for walleye.
Avenue of the Saints Pond
Ice conditions are reported as 3 inches of good clear ice. Avenue of Saints Lake is ready
for ice-fishing and has received some light pressure. Caution is advised until ice thickness
increases.
for ice-fishing and has received some light pressure. Caution is advised until ice thickness
increases.
Crappie Fair Try locating cover and fishing various depths with
minnow or waxworm under a bobber.
Bluegill Good Try numerous small ice fishing jigs and a variety of
colors tipped with a wax worm.
minnow or waxworm under a bobber.
Bluegill Good Try numerous small ice fishing jigs and a variety of
colors tipped with a wax worm.
Fish Name Status Comments
Brinker Lake
Ice fishing is not advised at this time. Brinker Lake is a deep lake with high wind-fetch,
which slows ice formation. Brinker is now iced over, but open water was observed as of
Monday (12-6).
which slows ice formation. Brinker is now iced over, but open water was observed as of
Monday (12-6).
George Wyth Lake
Ice conditions are reported at 3-4 inches of good ice. Wyth Lake is ready for ice-fishing
and a good season is anticipated based on fish population surveys. Caution is advised until
ice thickness increases.
and a good season is anticipated based on fish population surveys. Caution is advised until
ice thickness increases.
Crappie Fair Locate structure and find crappie suspended in and
around the structure at various depths.
Bluegill Fair Try numerous small ice fishing jigs and a variety of
colors tipped with a wax worm.
around the structure at various depths.
Bluegill Fair Try numerous small ice fishing jigs and a variety of
colors tipped with a wax worm.
Fish Name Status Comments
Charles City Impoundment
We have received no information regarding fishing on this water body this week.
Volga Lake
There is about 2 inches of ice under about 8 inches of snow.
Crappie No Report
Largemouth Bass No Report
Bluegill No Report
Largemouth Bass No Report
Bluegill No Report
Fish Name Status Comments
Lake Hendricks
Ice depths are running about 2 to 4 inches under about 7 inches of snow. A few folks have
been out. The action has been slow.
been out. The action has been slow.
Lake Meyer
There is about 1 to 1 1/2 inches of ice under about 8 inches of snow.
Plainfield
Ice conditions are reported at 3-5 inches of good ice. Plainfield Lake is ready for icefishing
and has received some light pressure. Caution is advised until ice thickness
increases.
and has received some light pressure. Caution is advised until ice thickness
increases.
Largemouth Bass Fair Try numerous small ice fishing jigs and a variety of
colors tipped with a wax worm.
Bluegill Fair Try numerous small ice fishing jigs and a variety of
colors tipped with a wax worm.
colors tipped with a wax worm.
Bluegill Fair Try numerous small ice fishing jigs and a variety of
colors tipped with a wax worm.
Fish Name Status Comments
Ice fishing conditions are favorable as early ice can provide great angling opportunities for
panfish. Use extreme caution when entering on to thin ice this time of year. Trout streams
remain in excellent condition and hold good numbers of trout throughout the winter months.
For further information contact the N.E. District Office @ 563-927-3276.
panfish. Use extreme caution when entering on to thin ice this time of year. Trout streams
remain in excellent condition and hold good numbers of trout throughout the winter months.
For further information contact the N.E. District Office @ 563-927-3276.
NORTHWEST
Lake Pahoja
No report on ice conditions.
Bluegill Fair Fish brush piles with small ice jigs tipped with wax
worms/wigglers.
worms/wigglers.
Fish Name Status Comments
Cedar River (above Nashua)
A few people have been ice fishing in some of the bays above the Nashua impoundment
and are catching a few fish.
and are catching a few fish.
Crappie Slow Crappies are biting on waxworms.
Walleye No Report
Bluegill Slow Try waxworms on ice fishing jig.
Walleye No Report
Bluegill Slow Try waxworms on ice fishing jig.
Fish Name Status Comments
Decorah District Streams
There are plenty of trout to be caught overwintering in our streams. Water quality is
excellent. Urban ponds are now being stocked, weather permitting. For information on
when and where, please call the trout stocking number at 563-927-5736 or visit our
website at http://www.iowadnr.gov/fish/news/stockrep/urban.html.
excellent. Urban ponds are now being stocked, weather permitting. For information on
when and where, please call the trout stocking number at 563-927-5736 or visit our
website at http://www.iowadnr.gov/fish/news/stockrep/urban.html.
Upper Iowa River (above Decorah)
We have received no information regarding fishing on this water body this week.
Upper Iowa River (below Decorah)
We have received no information regarding fishing on this water body this week.
Ice and snow depths vary from lake to lake. Please use caution when going out on the ice.
Trout streams continue to provide good action. For more information about a specific stream
or river, please call the Decorah Fish Hatchery at 563-382-8324.
Trout streams continue to provide good action. For more information about a specific stream
or river, please call the Decorah Fish Hatchery at 563-382-8324.
Big Spirit Lake
Ice report:Marble Beach boat ramp 7", Crandalls Beach 6.5", The Grade 6", North end of
Angler's Bay 8", and Hale Slough boat ramp 6"
Angler's Bay 8", and Hale Slough boat ramp 6"
Yellow Perch Fair Fish are being caught on the main lake tipping
jigging spoons with a minnow head or a slip bobber
with a live minnow.
Walleye Good Fish rock bars or weed lines at sunrise or sunset
with jigging lures tipped with a minnow head and
dead sticking with a minnow on a small hook below
a split shot.
Crappie Fair Look for open holes in the weed beds on the north
end of Angler's Bay or fish in TemplarLagoon
around the docks. Use small ice jigs tipped with
wax worms or plastics.
Bluegill Fair Look for open holes in the weed beds on the north
end of Angler's Bay use small ice jigs tipped with
wax worms in 6'-8' of water.
jigging spoons with a minnow head or a slip bobber
with a live minnow.
Walleye Good Fish rock bars or weed lines at sunrise or sunset
with jigging lures tipped with a minnow head and
dead sticking with a minnow on a small hook below
a split shot.
Crappie Fair Look for open holes in the weed beds on the north
end of Angler's Bay or fish in TemplarLagoon
around the docks. Use small ice jigs tipped with
wax worms or plastics.
Bluegill Fair Look for open holes in the weed beds on the north
end of Angler's Bay use small ice jigs tipped with
wax worms in 6'-8' of water.
Fish Name Status Comments
East Okoboji Lake
Ice report: Hattie Alston boat ramp 4".
Minnewashta Lake
Ice report: North boat ramp 6.5".
Yellow Perch Fair Fish with small ice jigs tipped with wigglers. Anglers
are reporting fish up to 8 inches.
White Bass Fair Use small jigs tipped with wax worms/wigglers.
are reporting fish up to 8 inches.
White Bass Fair Use small jigs tipped with wax worms/wigglers.
Fish Name Status Comments
Five Island Lake
No report on ice conditions.
Walleye Fair Fish drop offs with jigging lures tipped with a
minnow head.
Yellow Perch Slow A few fish are being caught while fishing for walleye
and crappie.
Crappie Fair Fish for suspended fish with minnows or wax
worms along drop offs.
minnow head.
Yellow Perch Slow A few fish are being caught while fishing for walleye
and crappie.
Crappie Fair Fish for suspended fish with minnows or wax
worms along drop offs.
Fish Name Status Comments
Silver Lake (****inson)
No report on ice conditions.
Yellow Perch Slow A few fish are being caught while walleye fishing.
Walleye Fair Use jigging lures tipped with a minnow head at
sunrise or sunset.
Walleye Fair Use jigging lures tipped with a minnow head at
sunrise or sunset.
Fish Name Status Comments
West Okoboji Lake
Ice report: Emerson Bay boat ramp 5", Spencer Beach 1", Canals 5", South shore of
Millers Bay 3", Lazy Lagoon (Triboji) Beach 3.5"
Millers Bay 3", Lazy Lagoon (Triboji) Beach 3.5"
Crappie Fair Fish in the canals with small ice jigs tipped with
plastics.
Bluegill Fair Fish in the canals with small ice jigs tipped with wax
worms/wigglers or plastics.
plastics.
Bluegill Fair Fish in the canals with small ice jigs tipped with wax
worms/wigglers or plastics.
Fish Name Status Comments
Tuttle Lake
No report for ice conditions.
Walleye Fair Use jigging lures tipped with live bait.
Yellow Perch Fair Use a slip bobber and minnow.
Crappie Fair Use small ice jigs tipped with live bait.
Yellow Perch Fair Use a slip bobber and minnow.
Crappie Fair Use small ice jigs tipped with live bait.
Fish Name Status Comments
Lost Island Lake
No report on ice conditions.
Walleye Fair Fish the rock bars while using jigging lures tipped
with a minnow head.
with a minnow head.
Fish Name Status Comments
Willow Creek
No report on ice conditions.
Bluegill Fair Use small ice jigs tipped with wax worms/wigglers.
Fish Name Status Comments
Upper Gar Lake
Ice report: Boat ramp 7.5"
Yellow Perch Slow Lots of small perch are being caught using small ice
jigs tipped with a wax worm.
Bluegill Slow Lots of small fish are being caught using small ice
jigs tipped with a wax worm.
jigs tipped with a wax worm.
Bluegill Slow Lots of small fish are being caught using small ice
jigs tipped with a wax worm.
Fish Name Status Comments
Iowa Lake
Iowa Lake in Osceola County. Ice report: 5"-6".
Yellow Perch Fair Use a slip bobber above a minnow.
Northern Pike Fair Pike are being caught by perch anglers while using
minnows.
Northern Pike Fair Pike are being caught by perch anglers while using
minnows.
Fish Name Status Comments
Scharnberg Pond
On December 18th at 12:30 Pm Scharnberg Park 5 miles west of Spencer on Highway
B24 will recieve the first of two trout stocking this winter. A fishing clinic will be held
before the trout stocking. This will be an excellent event for families to attend that are
interested in ice fishing. Please refer to the Iowa Fishing Regulations Booklet or the Iowa
DNR website for trout stamp requirements.
B24 will recieve the first of two trout stocking this winter. A fishing clinic will be held
before the trout stocking. This will be an excellent event for families to attend that are
interested in ice fishing. Please refer to the Iowa Fishing Regulations Booklet or the Iowa
DNR website for trout stamp requirements.
Rainbow Trout Excellent Trout anglers at other lakes in Iowa have reported
great success using jigging spoons tipped with wax
worms or synthetic trout baits.
great success using jigging spoons tipped with wax
worms or synthetic trout baits.
Fish Name Status Comments
Silver Lake (Palo Alto)
No report on ice conditions.
Yellow Perch Fair Use a jigging lure tipped with a minnow head or slip
bobber fish with a live minnow.
Walleye Fair Use jigging lures tipped with a minnow at sunrise or
sunset.
bobber fish with a live minnow.
Walleye Fair Use jigging lures tipped with a minnow at sunrise or
sunset.
Fish Name Status Comments
Ice conditions are variable on area lakes. Extreme caution should be used when ever going
out onto the ice. On December 18th Scharnburg Park west of Spencer will recieve a stocking
of trout. For more fishing information on the Spirit Lake area call (712)-336-1840.
out onto the ice. On December 18th Scharnburg Park west of Spencer will recieve a stocking
of trout. For more fishing information on the Spirit Lake area call (712)-336-1840.
Brushy Creek Lake
Water clarity at Brushy Creek is excellent. The docks and fishing cleaning stations have
been removed for the winter. The majority of Brushy Creek still has open water. There is
about 1 inch of ice covering the northern portions of the lake.
been removed for the winter. The majority of Brushy Creek still has open water. There is
about 1 inch of ice covering the northern portions of the lake.
Blue Pit
Blue Pit is not completely frozen yet. Waterfowl have kept some holes open. Ice angling
is not advised at this time. Rainbow trout were stocked the week of Thanksgiving and
should provide great fishing opportunities once the ice thickness is safe enough for foot
travel.
is not advised at this time. Rainbow trout were stocked the week of Thanksgiving and
should provide great fishing opportunities once the ice thickness is safe enough for foot
travel.
Silver Lake (Worth)
Ice depths vary from 3 to 7 inches. Not much angling activity yet. As the early ice season
progresses Silver Lake can be good for yellow perch and northern pike.
progresses Silver Lake can be good for yellow perch and northern pike.
Fin and Feather Lake
Ice depth is 4 to 8 inches.
Bluebill Lake
Ice depth is 3 to 6 inches.
Upper Pine Lake
Anglers are reporting ice thickness ranging from 3 to 5 inches.
Lower Pine Lake
Anglers are reporting ice thickness ranging from 3 to 5 inches.
Rice Lake
Ice depths are 4 to 8 inches. A few anglers are reporting catches of crappie and yellow
perch. Use caution when heading out.
perch. Use caution when heading out.
Clear Lake
Ice depths on Clear Lake range from 3 to 8 inches. Anglers must use caution and drill test
holes when going out. Many spots on Clear Lake still had open water late last week so ice
thickness is not the same throughout! There is a pressure seam that runs from Dodge's
Point north to the Harbourage Canal that anglers should avoid. A few anglers are getting
out on the little lake, but not many are reporting success yet.
holes when going out. Many spots on Clear Lake still had open water late last week so ice
thickness is not the same throughout! There is a pressure seam that runs from Dodge's
Point north to the Harbourage Canal that anglers should avoid. A few anglers are getting
out on the little lake, but not many are reporting success yet.
Ice fishing in the Clear Lake district is begining. Area lakes are almost completely frozen
over with some exceptions. For more information call the Clear Lake office at 641-357-3517.
over with some exceptions. For more information call the Clear Lake office at 641-357-3517.
Browns Lake
There is 3 to 4 inches of ice on Browns Lake.
Black Hawk Lake
On Black Hawk Lake walleye must be at least 15 inches in length to keep and only three
per day may be kept. Ice is 3 to 4 inches thick. Use caution as waterfowl are keeping
some holes open on the lake. The winter aeration system will begin operation this week
creating pockets of open water and thin ice in the town bay area.
per day may be kept. Ice is 3 to 4 inches thick. Use caution as waterfowl are keeping
some holes open on the lake. The winter aeration system will begin operation this week
creating pockets of open water and thin ice in the town bay area.
Snyder Bend Lake
Snyder Bend has open water areas and 3 to 4 inches of ice in other areas.
Storm Lake (incl Little Storm Lake)
Daily bag limit at Storm Lake is 3 walleye: all 17 to 22 inch walleye must be immediately
released, only one walleye over 22 inches may be kept. Ice thickness on Storm Lake is
around 3 to 4 inches out in the main basin. Ice is 8 to 9 inches thick near the inlet where
most of the fishing is taking place.
released, only one walleye over 22 inches may be kept. Ice thickness on Storm Lake is
around 3 to 4 inches out in the main basin. Ice is 8 to 9 inches thick near the inlet where
most of the fishing is taking place.
Walleye Good Anglers are doing well for walleye near the inlet to
the lake. A number of anglers have been catching
their limit in a few hours or less. Try using a
minnow and a bobber or a super duper and a
minnow head. One angler reported that Macho
Minnow super glo baited with a minnow half has
been very effective.
the lake. A number of anglers have been catching
their limit in a few hours or less. Try using a
minnow and a bobber or a super duper and a
minnow head. One angler reported that Macho
Minnow super glo baited with a minnow half has
been very effective.
Fish Name Status Comments
Bacon Creek Lake
Approximately 1,500 rainbow trout were stocked into Bacon Creek on November 10th.
Iowa residents and nonresidents who are required to have a fishing license must pay the
Trout Fee to fish for or possess trout. Exceptions: Iowa residents and nonresidents under
16 years old may possess trout without having paid the Trout Fee if they fish with a
properly licensed adult who has paid the Trout Fee and together they limit their catch to
the one person daily limit of five trout. Children under 16 ha
Iowa residents and nonresidents who are required to have a fishing license must pay the
Trout Fee to fish for or possess trout. Exceptions: Iowa residents and nonresidents under
16 years old may possess trout without having paid the Trout Fee if they fish with a
properly licensed adult who has paid the Trout Fee and together they limit their catch to
the one person daily limit of five trout. Children under 16 ha
Rainbow Trout Excellent Rainbow trout bite readily off the stocking truck.
Try casting small spinners or rooster tails. Small
live bait also works well.
Try casting small spinners or rooster tails. Small
live bait also works well.
Fish Name Status Comments
Swan Lake
The majority of Swan Lake is frozen over with the exception of one open water area being
kept open by the geese.
kept open by the geese.
North Twin Lake
There is 3 to 4 inches of ice on most of the lake with thicker ice near shore.
Arrowhead Lake
Ice is 3 to 4 inches thick in Arrowhead.
For more information on the lakes and rivers in this area contact Ben Wallace or Don Herrig
at the Black