Arrowhead Lake
The lake is mostly ice covered. All remaining ice is unsafe.

Black Hawk Lake
The lake is partially ice-free. Most of Town Bay has opened up. There is open water around the fish house in Town Bay and near the inlet bridge.

Black Hawk Pits
The lake is partially ice-free.

Blue Lake
Aerators are in operation off-shore near the park visitor center for the winter season; any remaining ice is unsafe.

Brushy Creek Lake
The lake is opening up around the beach area and ice is pulling away from the shorelines. Any remaining ice is unsafe. Bluegill – Fair. Yellow Perch – Fair.

Storm Lake
Unsafe ice conditions.

Some lakes are partially ice-free. Any remaining ice in the district is unsafe. For more information, contact the Black Hawk District office at 712-657-2638.

Clear Lake
Ice fishing is not recommended. Ice conditions continue to deteriorate. 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.

Crystal Lake
Ice fishing is not recommended.

Rice Lake
Ice fishing is not recommended.

Silver Lake (Worth)
Ice fishing is not recommended. The winter aeration system is operating.

Winnebago River
Water level is 4.17 feet. Northern Pike – Slow. Walleye – Fair: Try a jig head tipped with a minnow along current breaks.
Ice fishing is not recommended. 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
Unsafe ice conditions. The walleye season is closed until May 4. Black Crappie – Fair: Use minnows and plastics. Bluegill – Fair. Yellow Perch – Fair: Sorting will most likely be needed.

Ingham Lake
The lake is completely ice covered; unsafe ice conditions. Walleye – Fair: Anglers have been successful morning and evening.

Lost Island Lake
The lake is completely ice covered; unsafe ice conditions. Black Crappie – Fair. Walleye – Fair.

Minnewashta Lake
The walleye season is closed. Black Crappie – Fair. Bluegill – Fair. Pumpkinseed – Good.
Scharnberg Pond
Trout were stocked on Feb. 2. You need a valid fishing license and pay the trout fee to fish for or possess trout.

Silver Lake
The lake is completely ice covered; unsafe ice conditions. Walleye – Fair.

Spirit Lake
Unsafe ice conditions. The walleye season is closed until May 4th. Black Crappie – Good: Minnows and plastics work well. Many nice-sized fish have been seen lately. Bluegill – Fair. Yellow Perch – Good: Find good numbers; may need to sort for size.

West Okoboji Lake
Unsafe ice conditions. The walleye season is closed until May 4th. Black Crappie – Fair: Try small jigs tipped with a minnow. Bluegill – Good. Pumpkinseed – Good. Walleye – Good: Minnows and plastics work well. Yellow Perch – Fair: Sorting may be needed.
Area ice conditions have deteriorated extensively making ice fishing impossible. Shorelines have started to open up. The walleye season is closed on the Iowa Great Lakes until May 4th. For current conditions, call the Spirit Lake District Office at 712-336-1840.