Black Hawk Lake
Courtesy docks are in. Water temperatures are in the low 50s. Anglers are picking up fish in Town Bay, along shore near Ice House Point, the inlet bridge, and near the outlet. Black Crappie – Fair: Anglers are picking up crappie along the Ice House Point shoreline and from the fish house using small jigs. Walleye – Good: Anglers are picking up walleye along shore near Ice House Point, the inlet bridge, and the outlet. Boat anglers have had success fishing the rock piles. Use leeches under a bobber or throw twisters and crankbaits. Yellow Perch – Fair: Anglers are picking up perch up along Ice House Point shoreline and from the Inlet Bridge area.
Brushy Creek Lake
Boat ramp courtesy docks are in at all ramps. Black Crappie – Fair. Walleye – Fair.

North Twin Lake
Water levels remain low; use caution when loading boats at the ramps.

Storm Lake
Water temperatures are in the low to mid-50s. All walleye between 19 and 25-inches must be immediately released unharmed at Storm Lake; and no more than one walleye longer than 25-inches can be taken per day. Black Crappie – Fair: Anglers are picking up some crappie in the marina. Walleye – Fair: Try fishing from shore in the evenings. Yellow Bass – Fair: Most fish are 5- to 7-inches. Yellow Perch – Fair: Anglers are picking up perch in the marina with small jigs and minnows.
Water temperatures are in the low to mid-50s in most area lakes. For more information, contact the Black Hawk District office at 712-657-2638.

Clear Lake
Water temperature is in the upper 40s. Lake level is 2.8 inches above crest. The courtesy docks are in at the City, Island, McIntosh and Ventura boat ramps. Clear Lake has a protected slot on walleye. All walleye between 17 and 22 inches must be immediately released unharmed. No more than one walleye longer than 22 inches may be taken per day. Black Crappie – Good: Best bite is in the morning. Channel Catfish – Good: It’s time to target catfish; use cut bait on the bottom from the wind-swept shore. Walleye – Good: Anglers are having success fishing from the jetties and wader fishing along the east shore and at the island after sunset. White Bass – Good. Yellow Bass – Fair. Yellow Perch – Fair: Angles are catching perch from the jetties.

Crystal Lake
The courtesy dock at the boat ramp is in.

Winnebago River
Water levels are up to 7.0 feet. Northern Pike – Fair. Walleye – Good: Use a jig head and minnow along current breaks.
For information on the lakes and rivers in north central Iowa, contact the Clear Lake Fish and Wildlife office at 641-357-3517.

East Okoboji Lake
The lake is open; no courtesy docks are in place. The water temperature is in the mid-40s.The walleye season is closed. Black Crappie – Fair. Bluegill – Fair. Yellow Perch – Fair: Sorting may be needed.

Ingham Lake
Walleye – Fair.

Lost Island Lake
Black Crappie – Good. Walleye – Good.

Minnewashta Lake
Black Crappie – Fair. Bluegill – Fair.

Silver Lake
Walleye – Fair.

Spirit Lake
The lake is ice-free. The water temperature is in the mid-40s. The walleye season is closed. Black Crappie – Good. Yellow Perch – Fair: Use small jigs tipped with a minnow. Sorting may be needed.

West Okoboji Lake
The lake is ice-free. The water temperature is in the low 40s.The walleye season is closed. Black Crappie – Fair: Try small jigs tipped with a minnow. Bluegill – Fair. Yellow Perch – Fair: Sorting may be needed.
All lakes are ice-free. Most courtesy docks are not yet in place. The walleye season on the Iowa Great Lakes is closed until May 6th. For current conditions, call the Spirit Lake District Office at 712-336-1840.