Arrowhead Lake
The lake is covered in thin ice. Unsafe conditions.

Lake Cornelia
Ice thickness is 3 to 4 inches. Yellow perch: no report.
Black Hawk Lake

On December 5th, the lake was completely covered in 3 to 4 inch thick ice. Warmer temperature forecasted over the weekend will likely degrade ice conditions. There is open water fishing at the fish house in Tow Bay – area underneath the structure is kept ice free with a water agitator.

Storm Lake (incl Little Storm Lake)
The lake is partially covered with ice. Conditions are unknown and unsafe.
As of December 5th, most area lakes are covered in ice ranging from 1 to 4 inches thick. Unsafe ice in most areas. Warmer temperature over the weekend will degrade ice conditions and many area may open back up. For more information, contact the Black Hawk District office at 712-657-2638

Blue Pit
Catchable-sized rainbow trout were stocked on Nov. 26. You need a valid fishing license and pay the trout fee to fish for or possess trout. Rainbow Trout – Good.

Clear Lake
Ice thickness is 4 to 5 inches near shore. Anglers should use a spud bar to test the ice conditions prior to venturing out. Black Crappie – Good: Fish near the rushes on the north shore. Bluegill -Slow: Fish a small jig tipped with bait near vegetation. Walleye -No report. Yellow Bass – Fair: Fish a jig tipped with bait in 2 to 3 feet of water.

Crystal Lake
Ice thickness is 4 to 5 inches near shore. Black Crappie – Slow: Fish a small jig tipped with bait.
Rice Lake
Ice thickness is 4 to 5 inches near shore. Bluegill – Slow. Yellow Perch – Fair. Use a jig tipped with bait near vegetation.

Silver Lake (Worth)
Ice thickness is 6 to 7 inches near shore. Bluegill – Slow. Yellow Perch – slow: Try a jig tipped with bait in 2 to 3 inches of water.
Clear Lake, Rice Lake and Silver Lake have aeration system running. Avoid any open water areas and be cautious of waterfowls holes on these lakes. Check ice thickness often as you go. For information on lakes and rivers in north central Iowa, contact Clear Lake Fish and Wildlife office at 641-357-3517.

East Okoboji Lake
Lake level is just below crest. The lake is fully ice covered. Black Crappie – Good: Bluegill – Good: Many bluegill seen; easily catchable around functional docks. Largemouth Bass – Fair: Bass are a ways off shore; you can find some around docks and structure. Yellow Perch – Good: Many perch seen; sorting most likely needed.

Ingham Lake
Water is fully ice covered. Walleye – Fair: Morning and afternoon bite is best.
Silver Lake (Dickinson)
Lake is fully ice covered. Walleye – Good: Bite hit-or-miss, but very good when bite is on.
Spirit Lake
The lake is fully iced over. Templar lagoon and out from Hales Slough boat ramp have the best ice. Black Crappie – Good: Anglers are finding quality-size crappie up to 14-inches. Bluegill – Good. Walleye – Good: The Night shore bite has been good. Evening has been best with leech and bobber from shore or crankbaits and slip bobbers by boat. Yellow Perch – Good: Sorting is needed; anglers are finding many of acceptable size.

West Okoboji Lake
Lake level is a few inches below crest. Triboji dock is in. Black Crappie – Fair: Bluegill – Good.
Most lakes are now completely frozen over. Most areas have 5 or less inches of ice and many of the larger lakes have holes that have just frozen over recently. Most fish have moved in closer to shore as temperature drop; catches has fallen off a bit for most species. Most ramp docks have been pulled for the season. For current conditions, call the Spirit Lake District Office at 712-336-1840.