Arrowhead Lake
The boat ramp is open. Most of the north half of the lake is open water.

Black Hawk Lake
The lake is almost completely ice-free. Black Crappie – Fair: Anglers are picking up crappie from the fish house in Town Bay and in the marina. Bluegill – Fair: Find bluegill in the marina and near the inlet bridge. Yellow Perch – Fair: Fish are being picked up in the marina and near the inlet bridge.

Black Hawk Pits
The lake is ice-free.

Brushy Creek Lake
The lake is still mostly ice covered, but is starting to open up near the beach and along the shore.

Storm Lake
Most of the main lake is ice-free. The marina was open, but the area between the marina and the main lake still had ice. Bel Air boat ramp and the east shore boat ramp are iced in.

Swan Lake
The lake is almost completely ice-free. Black Crappie – Fair: Anglers are having success catching crappie from the fish house using tube jigs. Most fish are 8 to 8.5 inches.

Most area lakes are completely open; a few are holding onto some ice. For more information, contact the Black Hawk District office at 712-657-2638.

Clear Lake
The lake is about 50 percent ice-free. Water level is 14.7 inches below crest. 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. Channel Catfish – Slow: It’s a good time to target catfish. Walleye – Slow.

Crystal Lake
The lake is about 70 percent ice-free.

Winnebago River
Water level is 4.63 feet. Northern Pike – Slow. Walleye – Fair: Try a jig head tipped with a minnow along current breaks.
Most area lakes are about 50 percent ice-free. 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 mostly ice covered; unsafe ice conditions. Walleye – Fair: Anglers have been successful morning and evening.
Lost Island Lake
The lake is mostly 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 recently. You need a valid fishing license and pay the trout fee to fish for or possess trout.

Silver Lake
The lake is mostly 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. Yellow Perch – Fair: Sorting may be needed.
Area ice conditions have deteriorated extensively making ice fishing impossible. Many shallower lakes have started to open up in areas; shorelines are receding. The walleye season is closed on the Iowa Great Lakes until May 4th.