| Area lakes have only gained an inch of ice with this cold weather. For information on lakes in the Cold Springs District call (712) 769-2587 |
| Littlefield has variable ice conditions ranging from skim ice to 9 inches. The gates are closed to the park so anglers will have to access the lake from the north lot off the highway. |
| Bluegill - Slow: A few bluegills are being caught near cedar tree piles. |
| Black Crappie - Good: Sorting is necessary for 9 inch fish. |
A comprehensive survey was conducted at Littlefield in 2024. This survey found bass catch rates to be good and sizes mainly ranging from 13 to 17 inches. Expect good bluegill (7.5 to 8.5 inch) fishing in the spring and winter as 15% of bluegill sampled in fykes were over 8 inches in length. Channel catfish stocked into Littlefield every other year survive and grow into the fishery. Large numbers of 25+ inch catfish were sampled in 2024 (67% over 24 inches and 18% over 28 inches). There are several year classes of yellow perch in the lake up to 13-inches. Audubon County Conservation Board does stock walleye to add to the fishery and those fish range from 14 to 19 inches. A large cohort of 8 to 9 inch black crappie are in the lake and should make for some good spring fishing.(2024)
In nearly all cases, Iowa fish are safe to eat. Cleaning and/or preparing the meal causes most of the problems regarding taste or color of fish. Like all living creatures, fish are susceptible to diseases, parasites, and other naturally occurring conditions in the water. If you suspect your fish is affected by any of these conditions, do not eat it. Consider eating smaller and younger fish which usually have lower levels of contaminants than larger ones. Most contaminants accumulate in larger, older fish. For additional information, check out our resources for eating and cooking Iowa caught fish.
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