Black Hawk Lake
Water temperatures are in the upper 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, from the fish house in Town Bay, and in the marina with small jigs. Walleye – Fair: Anglers are picking up walleye along shore near Ice House Point, the inlet bridge, and the outlet. Boat anglers have had success. Use leeches under a bobber or throw twisters and crankbaits. Yellow Perch – Fair: Anglers are picking up perch along the Ice House Point shoreline, the Inlet Bridge area, and the marina
Brushy Creek Lake
Black Crappie – Fair. Walleye – Fair.
North Twin Lake
Water levels remain low; use caution when loading boats at the ramps.
Storm Lake
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 – Slow: Try live bait and twisters from shore in the evenings. Yellow Bass – Fair: Most fish are 5- to 7-inches. As water temperatures warm, try the edges of the dredge cuts with crawler harnesses or crankbaits. Yellow Perch – Fair.
Water temperatures are in the upper 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 low 50s. Lake level is 1 inch above crest. Water clarity is over 5 feet. The fish cleaning station is open. 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 – Fair: Anglers are catching crappies from the jetties. Best bite is in the morning. Channel Catfish – Fair: Use a piece of cut bait fished on the bottom from the wind-swept shore. Walleye – Good: Anglers are having success fishing a jig and minnow near vegetation or trolling crankbaits in 8 to10 feet of water. Yellow Bass – Fair.
Rice Lake
Water temperature is in the low 50s.Largemouth Bass – Fair. Walleye – Fair: Best bite is after sunset. Yellow Perch – Slow.
Silver Lake (Worth)
Water temperature is in the low 50s.Largemouth Bass – Good. Yellow Perch – Slow.
Winnebago River
Water levels continue to drop to 5.7 feet. Northern Pike – Fair. Walleye – Fair: 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 water temperature is in the lower 50s. The walleye season opens May 6. Black Crappie – Fair. Bluegill – Fair. Yellow Perch – Fair: Sorting will be needed.
Ingham Lake
Walleye – Fair.
Lost Island Lake
Water temps are in the lower 50s. Check out the Iowa Walleye Challenge being held May 1 – June 30 for prizes given to anglers catching the most walleye. Black Crappie – Good. Walleye – Good.
Minnewashta Lake
Black Crappie – Fair. Bluegill – Fair.

Silver Lake (Dickinson)
Courtesy docks are in place. Check out the Iowa Walleye Challenge being held May 1 – June 30 for prizes given to anglers catching the most walleye. Walleye – Fair.
Spirit Lake
The water temperature is in the low 50s. All boat ramp docks are in place. The walleye season opens May 6. Black Crappie – Good. Yellow Perch – Fair: Use small jigs tipped with a minnow. Sorting may be needed.
West Okoboji Lake
Water temperatures are in the upper 40s. All docks are in place. The walleye season opens May 6. Check out the Iowa Walleye Challenge being held May 1 – June 30 for prizes given to anglers catching the most walleye. Black Crappie – Fair: Try small jigs tipped with a minnow. Bluegill – Fair. Yellow Perch – Fair: Sorting may be needed.