Black Hawk Lake
Courtesy docks are in at Ice House Point boat ramp and the state campground boat ramp. Water temperature is around 40 degrees. Black Crappie – Fair: The bite has slowed with the cooler temps lately, but some have been picked up from the fish house in Town Bay and along Ice House Point shoreline. Bluegill – Slow. Walleye – Fair: Some have been picked up in Town Bay on twisters but has slowed with recent cooler temps. Yellow Perch – Fair: Some perch are being picked up in Town Bay on minnows and crawlers.
Brushy Creek Lake
Courtesy docks are in on the north, east, and south ramps. Black Crappie – Fair. Walleye – Slow. Yellow Perch – Fair.
North Twin Lake
Water levels are 2-3 feet low. No courtesy docks are installed at south boat ramps due to low water. There is a courtesy dock at the west boat ramp at Featherstone County Park.
Storm Lake
Water clarity is good. Water temperatures are around 40 degrees. With water temperatures re-cooling, shore fishing has slowed. Black Crappie – Slow: Some have still been picked up in the marina. Walleye – Fair: A few walleye have been picked up in the marina over the last week. White Bass – Fair. Yellow Bass – Fair. Yellow Perch – Fair: Anglers have picked up some perch in the marina.
Water temperatures have re-cooled. For more information, contact the Black Hawk District office at 712-657-2638.
Blue Pit
Rainbow Trout – Fair.
Clear Lake
Water temps are in the upper-30s. Water level is 14.3 inches below crest. The courtesy dock is in at the Ritz ramp. A temporary courtesy dock is in at McIntosh until new docks are installed. 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 – Slow. Channel Catfish – Slow: It’s a good time to target catfish. Try a dead chub or cut bait from the wind-swept shore. Walleye – Slow: Anglers are having some success wader fishing and fishing off the jetties. Best bite is after sunset. Yellow Perch – Fair: Try a small jig in the rushes.
Crystal Lake
Black Crappie – No report. Walleye – Slow.
Rice Lake
Walleye – Slow. Yellow Perch – Slow.
Silver Lake (Worth)
Bluegill – No report. Yellow Perch – Slow.
Winnebago River
Water level is 4.49 feet. Northern Pike – Slow. Walleye – Fair: Try a jig head tipped with a 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 3 inches below crest. The walleye season is closed until May 4. Black Crappie – No report. Bluegill – Fair. Yellow Perch – Fair: Sorting will most likely be needed.
Ingham Lake
Walleye – Fair: Anglers have been successful morning and evening.
Silver Lake
Walleye – Fair.
West Okoboji Lake
The lake is currently 3 inches below crest. The walleye season is closed until May 4th. Black Crappie – Fair: Bluegill – Good. Pumpkinseed – Good. Yellow Perch – Fair: Sorting may be needed.