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; angler have picked up some from the fish house in Town Bay and along Ice House Point shoreline. Bluegill – Slow. Walleye – Fair: The last week has been slow. Look for shore fishing action to pick up as water temperatures warm throughout the week. Use twisters or live bait from shore. 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. One of the two docks is in at the west ramp. Black Crappie – Fair. Walleye – Slow. Yellow Perch – Fair.

North Twin Lake
Water levels are 2-3 feet low. No courtesy docks are installed at the south boat ramps due to low water. A courtesy dock is at the west boat ramp at Featherstone County Park.

Storm Lake (incl Little Storm Lake)
Water clarity is good. Water temperatures are around 40 degrees. With water temperatures re-cooling, shore fishing has slowed. Black Crappie – Slow: Cooler weather has slowed the bite; anglers are still picking up some in the marina. Walleye – Fair: Look for shore fishing action to pick up as water temperatures start to warm. White Bass – Fair. Yellow Bass – Fair. Yellow Perch – Slow: Anglers have picked up some perch in the marina.
Water temperatures are around 40 degrees. For more information, contact the Black Hawk District office at 712-657-2638.

Blue Pit
Rainbow Trout – Fair.

Clear Lake
Water temperatures are in the upper 30s. Water level is 12.1 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. 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 early morning and after sunset. Yellow Perch – Fair: Try a small jig in the rushes.

Crystal Lake
Walleye – Slow.

Lake Cornelia
The courtesy dock is in at the boat ramp.

Rice Lake
Walleye – Slow. Yellow Perch – Slow.

Silver Lake (Worth)
Yellow Perch – Slow.

Winnebago River
Water level is 6.52 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. Bluegill – Fair. Yellow Perch – Fair: Sorting will most likely be needed.

Ingham Lake
Walleye – Fair: Anglers have been successful morning and afternoon.

Silver Lake (Dickinson)
Walleye – Fair.

Spirit Lake
Lake access through Templar Lagoon ramp is blocked; the channel silted in during the last large wind event. The lake is currently 13 inches below crest. The walleye season is closed until May 4th. Black Crappie – Fair: Anglers are finding fish of quality size. Bluegill – Fair. Yellow Perch – Fair: Sorting may be needed.

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.

Colder weather conditions have decreased lake temperatures significantly. This has allowed some areas to ice over during the night. Most courtesy docks are not in place. 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.