Arrowhead Lake
Bluegill – Fair: Find bluegill along shore in 2-6 feet of water on nests. Use a small jig under a bobber.
Black Hawk Lake
Water temperatures are in the upper 70s. Black Crappie – Fair: Much of the crappie action has moved off shore. Anglers have had luck fishing the rock piles. Some sorting is needed. Try fishing along Ice House point shoreline and from boat in 2-6 feet of water. Bluegill – Fair: Pick up 7- to 8-inches fish along shore with crawlers or small jigs under a bobber. Channel Catfish – Fair. Walleye – Fair: Most fish being caught are 12- to 18-inches. Try fishing off shore in the cuts. Yellow Perch – Fair.
Brushy Creek Lake
Surface water temperatures are in the mid-70s. Black Crappie – Fair: Try a small jig or minnow along weed edges in 5-10 feet of water. Bluegill – Fair: Try fishing the edges of the vegetation along shore in 2-6 feet of water to find fish on spawning beds. Largemouth Bass – Fair: Try fishing along the weed lines in 2-6 feet of water. Muskellunge – Fair. Walleye – Fair.
North Twin Lake
Water levels remain low; use caution when loading boats at the ramps. Black Crappie – Fair: Use a small jig or a minnow and jig under a bobber along the shore and docks. Walleye – Fair: Boat anglers have had luck using planer boards and crankbaits.
Storm Lake
Water temperatures are in the mid-70s. Water clarity is about 2 feet. 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. Channel Catfish – Fair: There is a good population of 3-6 pound catfish. Try cut bait or dip baits fished in the bottoms from shore. Walleye – Fair: Boat anglers fishing the cuts has been productive. Use crawler harnesses and crankbaits. Yellow Bass – Fair: Most fish are 5- to 7-inches.Yellow Perch – Slow.
Swan Lake
Bluegill – Good: Anglers have had luck with bluegill from shore. Most fish are 7-inches. Try fishing near shore and under overhanging trees to find bluegills on nests.
Water temperatures are in the upper 70s in most area lakes. Look for bluegill beds along shore on many of our area lakes. For more information, contact the Black Hawk District office at 712-657-2638.
Clear Lake
Water temperature is in the upper 70s. Lake level is at crest. Water clarity is 6 feet. 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: Anglers are catching crappies around the rush beds. Early morning bite is best. Channel Catfish – Fair: Use a piece of cut bait or crawlers near rocky areas. Largemouth Bass – Fair. Walleye – Good: Anglers are having success fishing a jig and minnow near vegetation or slip bobber fishing the rock reefs. Yellow Bass – Fair: Try a small jig near vegetation. Best bite is early morning.
Crystal Lake
Black Crappie – Good: Use a minnow or jig near woody habitat. Bluegill – Good: Try a piece of crawler under a bobber in 2 to 4 feet of water.
Rice Lake
Bluegill – Fair: Try a small piece of crawler under a bobber in 3 to 4 feet of water. With the clear water, you may have to cast further to avoid spooking the fish. Largemouth Bass – Fair. Walleye – Slow: Best bite is after sunset. Yellow Perch – Slow.
Silver Lake (Worth)
Bluegill – Fair: Try a small piece of crawler under a bobber in 2 to 3 feet of water. . With the clear water, you may have to cast further to avoid spooking the fish. Largemouth Bass – Good. Yellow Perch – Slow.
Winnebago River
Water level is 5.6 feet.
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 upper 70s. Black Crappie – Fair. Bluegill – Fair: Use a small hook and piece of worm. Walleye – Good. Yellow Perch – Fair: Sorting will be needed.
Ingham Lake
Walleye – Fair: Anglers have been successful morning and evening.
Lost Island Lake
Water temperatures are in the upper70s. Check out the Iowa Walleye Challenge being held through June 30 for prizes given to anglers catching the most walleye. Black Crappie – Good. Walleye – Good: Try trolling with spinners over weeds.