Arrowhead Lake
The lake is covered with skim ice; will likely be open water by the weekend.

Black Hawk Lake
Most of the lake is open, many bays have skim ice. Black Crappie – Fair: Use a waxworm small minnow or jigs. Try fishing around the fish house in Town Bay.

Black Hawk Pits
The lake is partially covered with unsafe ice.

Brushy Creek Lake
There are many open areas. Any remaining ice is unsafe.

Storm Lake
Any remaining ice is unsafe. More reports will be available as we receive them.
Most lake in the district have opened up or are covered with unsafe ice. Ice fishing is not recommended on any area lakes. More reports will come in as we receive them. For more information, contact the Black Hawk District office at 712-657-2638.

Clear Lake
Ice conditions are highly variable. Ice fishing is not recommended. If you do venture out, foot traffic only. Wear safety gear and check ice thickness as you go. Black Crappie – Fair. Yellow Perch – Fair: Try small minnows, jigs and spoons.

Crystal Lake
Aeration system is operating near the boat ramp. Ice conditions are highly variable. Ice fishing is not recommended. If you do venture out, foot traffic only. Wear safety gear and check ice thickness as you go. Black Crappie – Fair: Use small spoons and minnows in 10 to 16 feet of water. Bluegill – Fair: Try small jigs with insect larvae in the deeper dredge cuts.
Rice Lake
Ice conditions are highly variable. Ice fishing is not recommended. If you do venture out, foot traffic only. Wear safety gear and check ice thickness as you go. Bluegill – Slow: Use a small jig tipped with insect larvae near submersed vegetation. Yellow Perch – Slow: Try small minnows, jigs and spoons in 4 to 6 feet of water. A lot of sorting is needed for larger fish.

Silver Lake (Worth)
Aeration system is operating near the boat ramp area. Ice conditions are highly variable. Ice fishing is not recommended. If you do venture out, foot traffic only. Wear safety gear and check ice thickness as you go. Bluegill – Fair: Use a small jig tipped with waxworms. Yellow Perch – Fair: Try a small jig or minnow near submersed vegetation.
Ice conditions are variable across north central Iowa lakes. Ice fishing is not recommended. If you do venture out, foot traffic only. Wear safety gear and check ice thickness 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
Many areas have opened up. The walleye season is currently closed. Black Crappie – Good: Bluegill – Good: Largemouth Bass – Fair: Yellow Perch – Good: Many fish have been observed; sorting will most likely be needed.

Ingham Lake
The lake still has areas that can be fished if traveling on foot. Walleye – Fair: Morning and afternoon bite is best.

Silver Lake
There are still areas that can be fished if traveling by foot. Walleye – Fair: The bite has been hit-or-miss.

Spirit Lake
Some areas can still be fished if traveling by foot. Many accesses and areas are now open water. Many hopes have started to pop up. The walleye season is currently closed. Black Crappie – Good: Anglers have been finding fish of quality size up to 14-inches. Bluegill – Good. Yellow Perch – Good: Sorting is needed; anglers are finding many of acceptable size.

West Okoboji Lake
Large portions of the lake have opened up due to high winds. Many smaller holes have started to pop up. The walleye season is currently closed. Black Crappie – Fair: Bluegill – Fair.
Ice on most area lakes has deteriorated heavily. Some areas have started to open up due to warm weather and heavy winds. Some areas still allow foot traffic for ice fishing. Standing water has started to pool on the surface in some areas. The walleye season on the IGL’s is closed until May 3rd. For current conditions, call 712-330-2542.
Lake Anita
Ice conditions are unsafe.

Prairie Rose Lake
Ice conditions are unsafe.
Most lakes in the southwest district are ice free. For information on lakes in the Southwest District, call the Cold Springs office at 712-769-2587.

Three Mile Lake
Main basin has open water. Skim ice on north end of lake. Driving is prohibited on any service roads used to access the lakebed and the lakebed itself. Lake level is 11 feet below normal pool. Boat ramp lanes are out of the water at the main boat ramp.

Twelve Mile Creek Lake
South end of the lake is ice free. Small lakes in the Mount Ayr district are ice free. Some of the larger lakes have large areas of open water. For more information, call Mount Ayr Fisheries office at 641-931-6031