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Bellevue Management District (Mississippi River Region)
- Contact Person: Dave Bierman - 563-872-5495
- Comments: Very little recent angling activity with the early onset of Winter. Main channel temperatures have plunged to the low 30's over the past week. Good panfish populations exist across the District; once safe ice develops head to the backwaters to target these fish. Last updated on 12/04/2025
- Ice Condition: Not Recommended
- Water Temperature (°F): 32.0
- Ramp Condition: Useable
- Comments: Water level is around 5 feet at the Dubuque tailwater and holding steady. Main channel water temperatures have plunged to near freezing over the past week. Wait for safe ice to develop before heading out to ice fish. Last updated on 12/04/2025
Comment: Excellent panfish populations exist in Pool 12; once safe ice develops head to the backwaters to target these fish. Last updated on 12/04/2025
Comment: Excellent panfish populations exist in Pool 12; once safe ice develops head to the backwaters to target these fish. Last updated on 12/04/2025
Comment: Very little angling effort over the past week. Use a jig with a twister tail/plastics in the tailwater if you venture out. Last updated on 12/04/2025
Comment: Very little angling effort over the past week. Use a jig with a twister tail/plastics in the tailwater if you venture out. Last updated on 12/04/2025
- Ice Condition: Not Recommended
- Water Temperature (°F): 32.0
- Ramp Condition: Useable
- Comments: Water level is around 4.7 feet at the Bellevue tailwater and holding steady. Main channel water temperatures have plunged to near freezing over the past week. Wait for safe ice to develop before heading out to ice fish. Last updated on 12/04/2025
Comment: Excellent panfish populations exist in Pool 13; once safe ice develops head to the backwaters to target these fish. Last updated on 12/04/2025
Comment: Excellent panfish populations exist in Pool 13; once safe ice develops head to the backwaters to target these fish. Last updated on 12/04/2025
Comment: Very little angling effort over the past week. Use a jig with a twister tail/plastics in the tailwater if you venture out. Last updated on 12/04/2025
Comment: Very little angling effort over the past week. Use a jig with a twister tail/plastics in the tailwater if you venture out. Last updated on 12/04/2025
Comment: Excellent panfish populations exist in Pool 13; once safe ice develops head to the backwaters to target these fish. Last updated on 12/04/2025
- Ice Condition: Not Recommended
- Water Temperature (°F): 32.0
- Ramp Condition: Useable
- Comments: Water level is around 4.6 feet at the Lock and Dam 13 tailwater and holding steady. Main channel water temperatures have plunged to near freezing over the past week. Wait for safe ice to develop before heading out to ice fish. Last updated on 12/04/2025
Comment: Good panfish populations exist in Pool 14; once safe ice develops head to the backwaters to target these fish. Last updated on 12/04/2025
Comment: Good panfish populations exist in Pool 14; once safe ice develops head to the backwaters to target these fish. Last updated on 12/04/2025
Comment: Very little angling effort over the past week. Use a jig with a twister tail/plastics in the tailwater if you venture out. Last updated on 12/04/2025
Comment: Very little angling effort over the past week. Use a jig with a twister tail/plastics in the tailwater if you venture out. Last updated on 12/04/2025
Comment: Good panfish populations exist in Pool 14; once safe ice develops head to the backwaters to target these fish. Last updated on 12/04/2025
- Ice Condition: Not Recommended
- Water Temperature (°F): 35.0
- Ramp Condition: Useable
- Comments: Water level is around 4.35 feet at Lock and Dam 14 and is forecast to remain fairly stabe. Main channel water temperatures have plunged to near freezing over the past week. Last updated on 12/04/2025
Comment: Very little angling effort over the past week. Use a jig with a twister tail/plastics in the tailwater if you venture out. Last updated on 12/04/2025
Comment: Very little angling effort over the past week. Use a jig with a twister tail/plastics in the tailwater if you venture out. Last updated on 12/04/2025
Fairport Management District (Mississippi River Region)
- Contact Person: Andy Fowler - 563-263-5062
- Comments: Tailwater stages have been fairly steady this past week. There has been some skim ice in the main channel. Main channel water temperature is 33-34 degrees. The backwaters are iced over. Unsafe ice conditions. . Last updated on 12/04/2025
- Ice Condition: Not Recommended
- Water Temperature (°F): 34.0
- Ramp Condition: Not applicable
- Comments: Tailwater stage is 4.71 feet and has been fairly steady this past week. As of Dec 4th, the Marquette street boat ramp was free of ice but conditions may change with the freezing temperatures. The lower part of pool 16 was starting to skim over with ice. Unsafe ice conditions. . Last updated on 12/04/2025
Comment: Backwaters are freezing over. Unsafe ice conditions. . Last updated on 12/04/2025
Sauger - Status Unsure
Comment: As of Dec 4th, the Marquette street ramp was open but ramp conditions may change with freezing temperatures in the forecast. . Last updated on 12/04/2025
Comment: Look for crappies in the backwaters and side channels around brush piles. Try vertical jigging with minnows/plastics or minnows under a bobber. Places to try are Sunset Marina and the Andalusia Island complex. Last updated on 11/25/2025
- Ice Condition: Not Recommended
- Water Temperature (°F): 32.0
- Ramp Condition: Not applicable
- Comments: Tailwater stage at Lock and Dam 16 is 3.72 feet. As of Dec 4th, there was some skim ice starting to form in the main channel out from the boat ramp in Muscatine. Big Timber is frozen over with some open water around the boat ramp. Unsafe ice conditions. Last updated on 12/04/2025
There are no active fish reports for this location
- Ice Condition: Not Recommended
- Water Temperature (°F): 33.0
- Ramp Condition: Not applicable
- Comments: Tailwater stage at Lock and Dam 17 at New Boston is 3.73 feet. As of Dec 4th, the Toolsboro ramp was open. Ramp conditions may change with below freezing temperatures in the forecast. There was some skim ice coming down the channel that could make accessing the tailwaters difficult. The ramp does have some ice on it that could make launching a boat difficult. Unsafe ice conditions. Last updated on 12/04/2025
There are no active fish reports for this location
- Ice Condition: Not Recommended
- Water Temperature (°F): 33.0
- Ramp Condition: Not applicable
- Comments: Tailwater stage at Lock and Dam 18 above Burlington is 1.63 feet and has been fairly steady. We have not received any fishing report information for this pool this week. Unsafe ice conditions. . Last updated on 12/04/2025
There are no active fish reports for this location
Guttenberg Management District (Mississippi River Region)
- Contact Person: Karen Osterkamp - 563-252-1156
- Comments: Ice is building on the upper Mississippi River backwaters, but ice fishing is still not recommended. Some areas have up to 2 inches of ice, however, access along shorelines is unsafe. Subzero temps will add to ice thickness this week. . Last updated on 12/03/2025
- Ice Condition: Not Recommended
- Water Temperature (°F): 33.0
- Ramp Condition: Useable
- Comments: Ice is not considered safe enough for ice fishing. Last updated on 12/03/2025
Comment: Sub-zero weather is keeping most anglers away. Tailwaters are open and fishable but no reports this week. Last updated on 12/03/2025
Comment: Sub-zero weather is keeping most anglers away. Tailwaters are open and fishable but no reports this week. . Last updated on 12/03/2025
- Ice Condition: Not Recommended
- Water Temperature (°F): 33.0
- Ramp Condition: Useable
- Comments: Ice is not considered safe enough for ice fishing. Last updated on 12/03/2025
Comment: Sub-zero weather is keeping most anglers away. Tailwaters are open and fishable but no reports this week. . Last updated on 12/03/2025
Comment: Sub-zero weather is keeping most anglers away. Tailwaters are open and fishable but no reports this week. . Last updated on 12/03/2025
- Ice Condition: Not Recommended
- Water Temperature (°F): 33.0
- Ramp Condition: Useable
- Comments: Ice is not considered safe enough for ice fishing. Last updated on 12/03/2025
Comment: Sub-zero weather is keeping most anglers away. Tailwaters are open and fishable but no reports this week. Last updated on 12/03/2025
Comment: Sub-zero weather is keeping most anglers away. Tailwaters are open and fishable but no reports this week. Last updated on 12/03/2025
Decorah Management District (Northeast Region)
- Contact Person: Caleb Schnitzler - 563-382-8324
- Comments: Weekend temperatures to stay well below freezing. Chance of snow possible. As lakes, ponds, and impoundments freeze, anglers are reminded to use extreme caution when walking on new ice. Check ice depths often. First shotgun deer season opens Saturday, December 6 through the 10. Wear orange. Last updated on 12/04/2025
- Ice Condition: None
- Water Temperature (°F):
- Ramp Condition: Not applicable
- Comments: First shotgun deer season opens Saturday, December 6 to 10. Public hunting occurs on many wildlife management areas that contain trout streams; anglers may observe increased activity on these shared lands. For your safety, dress appropriately (e.g., wear bright colors). Please respect all users of these shared natural resources. The Trout Team thanks the dedicated anglers, generous landowners, and loyal supporters who contributed to the success of our program. Your support and kind words ensure our program remains strong and vibrant. . Last updated on 12/04/2025
Comment: Brook trout spawn in similar locations as brown trout. Walk around these clean, gravelly areas. Brook and Brown trout eggs incubate in these areas for several months. Last updated on 12/04/2025
Comment: A good trout stream doesn't freeze in the winter because water temperatures remain above 32 degrees. Use larger flies like streamers that imitate smaller fish for a hungry brownie. Last updated on 12/04/2025
Comment: Area streams hold plenty of carryover trout to keep anglers busy through the off season, even with the close of the catchable trout stocking season. Use spinner baits, hair jigs, or hooks tipped with a small piece of worm, bread, or cheese floated through deeper holes. Last updated on 12/04/2025
- Ice Condition: Not Recommended
- Water Temperature (°F): 32.0
- Ramp Condition: Not applicable
- Comments: Impoundments and areas with little to no current are iced over. Use caution when going out on first ice and check ice depths often. Last updated on 12/04/2025
- Ice Condition: Not Recommended
- Water Temperature (°F): 32.0
- Ramp Condition: Useable
- Comments: Aerator is on creating an open area around this site. Geese keeping an area open around the pine tree point. . Last updated on 12/04/2025
Comment: No anglers at this time. Last updated on 12/04/2025
- Ice Condition: Not Recommended
- Water Temperature (°F): 32.0
- Ramp Condition: Useable
- Comments: Lake is completely iced over. Anglers drilling test holes but not staying long. Last updated on 12/04/2025
Comment: Use a jig tipped with small piece of worm or waxworm under a bobber. Last updated on 11/25/2025
- Ice Condition: Not Recommended
- Water Temperature (°F): 32.0
- Ramp Condition: Useable
- Comments: Vernon Springs impoundment near Cresco is iced over. The parking lot is cleared. Use caution when going out on first ice. Ice depths in areas with currents vary greatly. Last updated on 12/04/2025
There are no active fish reports for this location
- Ice Condition: Not Recommended
- Water Temperature (°F): 32.0
- Ramp Condition: Not applicable
- Comments: Impoundments and areas with little to no current are iced over. Lidtke Mill parking lot is plowed. Last updated on 12/04/2025
Comment: Use jigs tipped with a worm or plastic tails in deeper water or find areas out of current. Last updated on 11/25/2025
- Ice Condition: Not Recommended
- Water Temperature (°F): 32.0
- Ramp Condition: Useable
- Comments: Ice fishing not recommended. Lake is open in the middle. Last updated on 12/04/2025
Comment: Few anglers testing the water yet. Last updated on 12/04/2025
- Ice Condition: Not Recommended
- Water Temperature (°F):
- Ramp Condition: Not applicable
- Comments: First shotgun deer season opens Saturday, December 6 to 10. Public hunting occurs on many wildlife management areas that contain trout streams; anglers may observe increased activity on these shared lands. For your safety, dress appropriately (e.g., wear bright colors). Please respect all users of these shared natural resources. The Trout Team thanks the dedicated anglers, generous landowners, and loyal supporters who contributed to the success of our program. Your support and kind words ensure our program remains strong and vibrant. Last updated on 12/04/2025
Comment: Brook trout spawn in similar locations as brown trout. Walk around clean, gravelly areas. Brook and brown trout eggs incubate in these areas for several months. Last updated on 12/04/2025
Comment: Try larger flies imitating small sculpins, minnows, or suckers. Last updated on 11/25/2025
Comment: Area streams hold plenty of carryover stocked trout to keep anglers busy through the off season. Use spinner baits, hair jigs, or hooks tipped with a small piece of worm, bread, or cheese floated through deeper holes. Last updated on 12/04/2025
Manchester Management District (Northeast Region)
- Contact Person: Dan Kirby - 563-927-3276
- Comments: Fishing reports are very minimal for this past week with the drastic change in weather. For further information contact your local area bait shops for the most recent up to date hotspots. Last updated on 12/04/2025
There are no active reports available.
Black Hawk Management District (Northwest Region)
- Contact Person: Ben Wallace - 712-657-2638
- Comments: Area lakes are recently frozen over. Ice thickness varies from 1" to 6". Last updated on 12/04/2025
- Ice Condition: Not Recommended
- Water Temperature (°F):
- Ramp Condition: Useable
- Comments: N/A
There are no active fish reports for this location
- Ice Condition: Not Recommended
- Water Temperature (°F):
- Ramp Condition: Useable
- Comments: On Dec 4, Ice thickness was around 4 inches near the Ice House Point boat ramp. Anglers are starting to make their way out in the area right around the Ice House Point boat ramp. Ice in other parts of the lake may be variable. As always, use caution. Last updated on 12/04/2025
There are no active fish reports for this location
- Ice Condition: Not Recommended
- Water Temperature (°F):
- Ramp Condition: Useable
- Comments: N/A
There are no active fish reports for this location
- Ice Condition: None
- Water Temperature (°F):
- Ramp Condition: Useable
- Comments: The lake is now ice-covered. On Dec 4th there were unsafe conditions in some areas and up to 6 inches in other areas. So conditions are extremely variable. Use caution. Last updated on 12/04/2025
There are no active fish reports for this location
Clear Lake Management District (Northwest Region)
- Contact Person: Scott Grummer - 641-357-3517
- Comments: Most area lakes are covered with 2 to 3 inches of ice. Aeration systems are running at Clear Lake, Crystal Lake, Rice Lake and Silver Lake. For information on lakes and rivers in north central Iowa, contact Clear Lake Fish and Wildlife office at 641-357-3517. Last updated on 12/04/2025
- Ice Condition: Not Recommended
- Water Temperature (°F):
- Ramp Condition: Useable
- Comments: Trout were stocked Tuesday, Nov. 25. Last updated on 12/04/2025
- Ice Condition: Not Recommended
- Water Temperature (°F):
- Ramp Condition: Useable
- Comments: Ice thickness is 2 to 3 inches. The West open water aeration system is running. Last updated on 12/04/2025
Walleye - Status Unsure
Comment: N/A
- Ice Condition: Not Recommended
- Water Temperature (°F):
- Ramp Condition: Useable
- Comments: Ice thickness is 2 to 3 inches. The open water aeration system is running. Last updated on 12/04/2025
- Ice Condition: Not Recommended
- Water Temperature (°F):
- Ramp Condition: Useable
- Comments: Ice thickness is 2 to 3 inches. The open water aeration system is running. Last updated on 12/04/2025
- Ice Condition: Not Recommended
- Water Temperature (°F):
- Ramp Condition: Useable
- Comments: Ice thickness is 2 to 3 inches. The open water aeration system is running. Last updated on 12/04/2025
Spirit Lake Management District (Northwest Region)
- Contact Person: Jed Siegwarth - 712-330-2542
- Comments: The extended forecast calls for highs that remain below freezing. Most lakes are completely frozen over, with many starting to have fishable ice. Ice has been building quickly with some areas having 5 inches of ice. Ice thickness close to shore has been poor in some areas due to snow accumulation. Remain cautious and take extra precautions with early season ice. Last updated on 12/04/2025
- Ice Condition: Fishable
- Water Temperature (°F): 32.0
- Ramp Condition: Closed
- Comments: The Lake is completely frozen over. Most areas close to shore have poor ice due to accumulated snow. Many areas have around 5 inches of ice. . Last updated on 12/04/2025
There are no active fish reports for this location
- Ice Condition: Fishable
- Water Temperature (°F): 32.0
- Ramp Condition: Closed
- Comments: N/A
- Ice Condition: Not Recommended
- Water Temperature (°F): 32.0
- Ramp Condition: Closed
- Comments: N/A
There are no active fish reports for this location
- Ice Condition: Fishable
- Water Temperature (°F): 32.0
- Ramp Condition: Closed
- Comments: Spirit Lake completely froze over the first of December. Ice fishing on foot is not recommended in most areas, but cold temperatures have been building ice quickly. Porta-potty units are available at Marble Beach and Mini-Wakan boat ramps. During open water season, crappie fishing was reported as excellent near Templar Park. Fish were holding in 12–13 feet of water. Last updated on 12/04/2025
Comment: Anglers are catching crappie on jigs with minnows or plastics, as well as Berkley PowerBait shiners. Last updated on 12/04/2025
- Ice Condition: None
- Water Temperature (°F): 34.0
- Ramp Condition: Closed
- Comments: A few bays have frozen over, but the majority of the lake is still open. . Last updated on 12/04/2025
Lake Darling Management District (Southeast Region)
- Contact Person: Vance Polton - 319-694-2430
- Comments: For more information on these lakes and ponds, call the Lake Darling Fisheries at 319-694-2430. Last updated on 11/10/2025
- Ice Condition: Not Recommended
- Water Temperature (°F):
- Ramp Condition: Useable
- Comments: The lake is about 80 percent open. The boat ramp bay and much of the shallower shoreline areas are frozen over. Last updated on 12/04/2025
There are no active fish reports for this location
- Ice Condition: Not Recommended
- Water Temperature (°F):
- Ramp Condition: Not applicable
- Comments: Bluegrass Lake in West Lake Park, like Railroad Lake has mostly frozen over with a few small spots of open water as of Wednesday. Ice isn't thick enough yet to hold a person yet. Last updated on 12/04/2025
There are no active fish reports for this location
- Ice Condition: Not Recommended
- Water Temperature (°F):
- Ramp Condition: Useable
- Comments: Much of the shoreline is iced in. There is still a fair amount of open water toward the middle of the lake. Last updated on 12/04/2025
There are no active fish reports for this location
- Ice Condition: Not Recommended
- Water Temperature (°F): 32.0
- Ramp Condition: Not recommended
- Comments: THE PARK IS CLOSED THIS WEEKEND (DECEMBER 6 AND 7) FOR THE PARK DEER HUNT. There is about an inch of ice on the upper ends of the lake (1/2 ice : 1/2 frozen snow) with large parts of the lake still open water. Boat ramps are iced in. Last updated on 12/03/2025
There are no active fish reports for this location
- Ice Condition: None
- Water Temperature (°F):
- Ramp Condition: Useable
- Comments: The shoreline is starting to ice over; much of the rest of the lake is open water. . Last updated on 12/03/2025
There are no active fish reports for this location
- Ice Condition: Not Recommended
- Water Temperature (°F): 32.0
- Ramp Condition: Not recommended
- Comments: Lake of the Hills is about half open water with the other half being covered with a little less than 1 inch of ice. Last updated on 12/04/2025
There are no active fish reports for this location
- Ice Condition: None
- Water Temperature (°F):
- Ramp Condition: Useable
- Comments: The calmer areas out of the wind and most of the shoreline is iced over.Much of the middle of the lake toward the dam is still open water. Lots of snow on the ground. The entire area is open to deer hunting; this weekend is the opening of the deer gun seasons. Last updated on 12/03/2025
There are no active fish reports for this location
- Ice Condition: Not Recommended
- Water Temperature (°F):
- Ramp Condition: Not recommended
- Comments: Railroad Lake is mostly frozen over with a few small spots of open water. The ice is certainly not thick enough to walk on yet. Last updated on 12/04/2025
There are no active fish reports for this location
- Ice Condition: None
- Water Temperature (°F):
- Ramp Condition: Useable
- Comments: Mostly open water; parts of the shoreline are starting to ice over. Last updated on 12/03/2025
There are no active fish reports for this location
Macbride Management District (Southeast Region)
- Contact Person: D. J. Vogeler or Chris Mack - 319-624-3615
- Comments: Area lakes and ponds are beginning to freeze over. Ice conditions are changing rapidly with cold weather and waterfowl movement. Extreme care should be taken if venturing out on ice. Last updated on 12/04/2025
- Ice Condition: Not Recommended
- Water Temperature (°F):
- Ramp Condition: Not applicable
- Comments: ~1" of ice there is an open hole from waterfowl. Last updated on 12/03/2025
There are no active fish reports for this location
- Ice Condition: None
- Water Temperature (°F):
- Ramp Condition: Useable
- Comments: As of 12/3 upper half of reservoir was froze but lower portions still had large open water areas. Last updated on 12/04/2025
There are no active fish reports for this location
- Ice Condition: Not Recommended
- Water Temperature (°F):
- Ramp Condition: Useable
- Comments: ~2" of ice and there is a open hole on north end. Last updated on 12/03/2025
There are no active fish reports for this location
- Ice Condition: Not Recommended
- Water Temperature (°F):
- Ramp Condition: Not applicable
- Comments: ~2.5" of ice. Last updated on 12/03/2025
There are no active fish reports for this location
- Ice Condition: None
- Water Temperature (°F):
- Ramp Condition: Useable
- Comments: N/A
- Ice Condition: None
- Water Temperature (°F):
- Ramp Condition: Useable
- Comments: Main lake is open and boat docks have been pulled. South arm east of causeway at campground boat ramp has ~1.5" of ice. Last updated on 12/03/2025
Comment: Use minnows around brush piles in 12-20 FOW. Last updated on 12/03/2025
- Ice Condition: Not Recommended
- Water Temperature (°F):
- Ramp Condition: Not applicable
- Comments: ~2" of ice. Last updated on 12/03/2025
There are no active fish reports for this location
- Ice Condition: Not Recommended
- Water Temperature (°F):
- Ramp Condition: Useable
- Comments: ~1.0" of ice at south boat ramp. Last updated on 12/03/2025
There are no active fish reports for this location
- Ice Condition: Not Recommended
- Water Temperature (°F):
- Ramp Condition: Not applicable
- Comments: ~1" of ice and there is an open hole from waterfowl out from dam. Last updated on 12/03/2025
There are no active fish reports for this location
Rathbun Management District (Southeast Region)
- Contact Person: Rathbun Fish Hatchery personnel - 641-647-2406
- Comments: Very little fishing pressure is occurring due to the cold weather. Ice is not thick enough for anglers. Last updated on 12/04/2025
- Ice Condition: None
- Water Temperature (°F):
- Ramp Condition: Useable
- Comments: Skim ice forming at night will make fishing difficult to impossible until it thickens to support anglers. Very little to no fishing activity is occurring now.
All 12- to 16-inch largemouth bass must be immediately released. Last updated on 12/02/2025
There are no active fish reports for this location
- Ice Condition: None
- Water Temperature (°F):
- Ramp Condition: Useable
- Comments: Lake Keomah is drained for a lake restoration project. Please stay out of the lakebed. Last updated on 11/25/2025
There are no active fish reports for this location
- Ice Condition: None
- Water Temperature (°F):
- Ramp Condition: Useable
- Comments: Skim ice is forming on cold, calm nights. Last updated on 12/03/2025
There are no active fish reports for this location
- Ice Condition: None
- Water Temperature (°F):
- Ramp Condition: Useable
- Comments: Skim ice is forming on the calm, cold nights. No to very little fishing activity is occurring.
All 12- to 18-inch largemouth bass must be immediately released. Last updated on 12/02/2025
There are no active fish reports for this location
- Ice Condition: None
- Water Temperature (°F):
- Ramp Condition: Useable
- Comments: Skim ice is forming in the coves with the lower temperatures and calm nights. Last updated on 12/03/2025
There are no active fish reports for this location
- Ice Condition: None
- Water Temperature (°F):
- Ramp Condition: Useable
- Comments: Thicker ice is needed for angling. Trout were stocked in early November. Last updated on 12/04/2025
There are no active fish reports for this location
- Ice Condition: None
- Water Temperature (°F):
- Ramp Condition: Useable
- Comments: Lake level is 904.28 msl; recreation pool is 904 msl. Lake Rathbun contains zebra mussels; clean, drain and dry your boat before going to another water body. No to very little fishing activity is taking place. The boat ramps at Prairie Ridge and Honey Creek Resort are closed. The campgrounds at Bridgeview, Prairie Ridge and Island View are closed for the season. Last updated on 12/03/2025
There are no active fish reports for this location
Boone Management District (Southwest Region)
- Contact Person: Andy Otting - 515-204-5885
- Comments: As of December 4, ice is forming on Central Iowa waterbodies, but ranges from open water to just under 3 inches. Ice fishing is not recommended in the short term, but temperatures look to be favorable for better conditions soon. Last updated on 12/04/2025
- Ice Condition: Not Recommended
- Water Temperature (°F):
- Ramp Condition: Useable
- Comments: As of December 4, Ada Hayden was all open water. Last updated on 12/04/2025
There are no active fish reports for this location
- Ice Condition: Not Recommended
- Water Temperature (°F):
- Ramp Condition: Useable
- Comments: As of December 4, ice on the upper end was 1.5 inches with thinner ice and open water lower in the lake. Last updated on 12/04/2025
There are no active fish reports for this location
- Ice Condition: Not Recommended
- Water Temperature (°F):
- Ramp Condition: Useable
- Comments: As of December 4, thin ice has formed on much of the lake with some open water on the lower portion. Last updated on 12/04/2025
There are no active fish reports for this location
- Ice Condition: Not Recommended
- Water Temperature (°F):
- Ramp Condition: Useable
- Comments: As of December 4, ice thickness was just under 3 inches. Waterfowl are keeping a small area of open water on the SW corner. Last updated on 12/04/2025
There are no active fish reports for this location
- Ice Condition: Not Recommended
- Water Temperature (°F):
- Ramp Condition: Useable
- Comments: As of December 4, ice thickness was 2 inches. Last updated on 12/04/2025
There are no active fish reports for this location
Cold Springs Management District (Southwest Region)
- Contact Person: Mark Boucher or John Lorenzen - 712-769-2587
- Comments: Most lakes in the district are beginning to skim with ice. More reports will be available once there is safe ice. Last updated on 12/04/2025
- Ice Condition: Not Recommended
- Water Temperature (°F):
- Ramp Condition: Useable
- Comments: Ice is unsafe at this time. Last updated on 12/04/2025
- Ice Condition: Not Recommended
- Water Temperature (°F):
- Ramp Condition: Useable
- Comments: Most of the lake is still open water. The arms above the road bed have one inch of ice as of December 3rd. Last updated on 12/04/2025
There are no active fish reports for this location
- Ice Condition: Not Recommended
- Water Temperature (°F):
- Ramp Condition: Useable
- Comments: Ice is not safe at this time. Last updated on 12/04/2025
There are no active fish reports for this location
Mt. Ayr Management District (Southwest Region)
- Contact Person: Andy Jansen - 641-464-3108
- Comments: Skim ice is forming on smaller lakes in the district. Large lakes remain open as of Monday, December 1st. Last updated on 12/04/2025
- Ice Condition: None
- Water Temperature (°F):
- Ramp Condition: Useable
- Comments: Water level is about 8 feet below normal pool. . Last updated on 11/25/2025
There are no active fish reports for this location
- Ice Condition: None
- Water Temperature (°F):
- Ramp Condition: Useable
- Comments: Docks are still in. Last updated on 11/24/2025