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Bellevue Management District (Mississippi River Region)

  • Contact Person: Dave Bierman - 563-872-5495
  • Comments: Mississippi River backwater ice conditions have improved over the past several days, with more frigid temperatures in the extended forecast. Use caution when crossing areas with even a little bit of current under the ice. Ice depths can change over the course of a few steps in these areas. Little to no tailwater angling reported due to the extreme low temperatures and ice development around most boat ramps. Last updated on 01/22/2026

Pool 12, Mississippi River (Dubuque)

  • Ice Condition: Fishable
  • Water Temperature (°F): 32.0
  • Ramp Condition: Not recommended
  • Comments: Water level is around 5.7 feet at the Dubuque tailwater and is forecast to remain steady. Ice conditions will continue to improve with frigid temperatures in the forecast. Remain vigilant when crossing areas with even a little flow as ice depths can change in a matter of just a few steps. Tailwater anglers should expect rapidly changing conditions with ice flow development. Last updated on 01/22/2026
Black Crappie - Slow
Comment: Ice conditions should continue to improve over the upcoming week. Last updated on 01/22/2026
Bluegill - Slow
Comment: Ice conditions should continue to improve over the upcoming week. Some sorting will be required; the bite is slow. Last updated on 01/22/2026
Sauger - Slow
Comment: Little to no tailwater angling activity with the onset of frigid temperature and changing ice flow and boat ramp conditions. Last updated on 01/22/2026
Walleye - Slow
Comment: Little to no tailwater angling activity with the onset of frigid temperatures and changing ice flow and boat ramp conditions. Last updated on 01/22/2026

Pool 13, Mississippi River (Jackson)

  • Ice Condition: Fishable
  • Water Temperature (°F): 32.0
  • Ramp Condition: Not recommended
  • Comments: Water level is around 6.4 feet at the Bellevue tailwater and is forecast to remain steady. Ice conditions will continue to improve with frigid temperatures in the forecast. Remain vigilant when crossing areas with even a little flow as ice depths can change in a matter of just a few steps. Tailwater anglers should expect rapidly changing conditions with ice flow development; boat ramp conditions can rapidly change this time of year. Last updated on 01/22/2026
Black Crappie - Slow
Comment: Ice conditions should continue to improve over the upcoming week. Last updated on 01/22/2026
Bluegill - Slow
Comment: Ice conditions should continue to improve over the upcoming week. Last updated on 01/22/2026
Sauger - Slow
Comment: Little to no tailwater angling activity with the onset of frigid temperatures and changing ice flow and boat ramp conditions. Last updated on 01/22/2026
Walleye - Slow
Comment: Little to no tailwater angling activity with the onset of frigid temperatures and changing ice flow and boat ramp conditions. Last updated on 01/22/2026
White Crappie - Slow
Comment: Ice conditions should continue to improve over the upcoming week. Last updated on 01/22/2026

Pool 14, Mississippi River (Clinton)

  • Ice Condition: None
  • Water Temperature (°F): 32.0
  • Ramp Condition: Not recommended
  • Comments: Water level is around 5.1 feet at Lock and Dam 13 and is forecast to remain steady. Expect ice flows in the tailwaters and at boat ramps as frigid temperatures remain in the extended forecast. Be cautious when crossing areas with even a little flow if you are ice fishing. Last updated on 01/22/2026
Black Crappie - Status Unsure
Comment: Ice fishing conditions should improve in the coming days. Last updated on 01/22/2026
Bluegill - Slow
Comment: Ice fishing conditions should improve in the coming days. Last updated on 01/15/2026
Sauger - Slow
Comment: Expect ice flows in the tailwater and around boat ramps over the upcoming few days; use caution. Last updated on 01/15/2026
Walleye - Slow
Comment: Expect ice flows in the tailwater and around boat ramps over the upcoming few days; use caution. Last updated on 01/15/2026
White Crappie - Status Unsure
Comment: Ice fishing conditions should improve in the coming days. Last updated on 01/15/2026

Pool 15, Mississippi River (Scott)

  • Ice Condition: None
  • Water Temperature (°F): 33.0
  • Ramp Condition: Useable
  • Comments: Water level is around 4.55 feet at Lock and Dam 14 and will remain fairly steady. Last updated on 01/22/2026
Sauger - Slow
Comment: Little to no tailwater angling activity with the onset of frigid temperatures. Last updated on 01/22/2026
Walleye - Slow
Comment: Little to no tailwater angling activity with the onset of frigid temperatures. Last updated on 01/22/2026

Fairport Management District (Mississippi River Region)

  • Contact Person: Andy Fowler - 563-263-5062
  • Comments: Mississippi River Pools 16-19: Tailwater stages are forecast to fall. Boat ramps have frozen in once again with the cold temperatures. We have not received any ice condition reports for these pools this week. . Last updated on 01/22/2026

Pool 16, Mississippi River (Scott)

  • Ice Condition: Not Recommended
  • Water Temperature (°F): 32.0
  • Ramp Condition: Closed
  • Comments: Tailwater stage is 6.27 feet at Lock and Dam 15 in Davenport. Tailwater stage is forecast to fall. The Marquette St. boat ramp is iced in. We have not received any ice condition reports for this Pool this week. . Last updated on 01/22/2026
There are no active fish reports for this location

Pool 17, Mississippi River (Muscatine)

  • Ice Condition: Not Recommended
  • Water Temperature (°F): 32.0
  • Ramp Condition: Closed
  • Comments: Tailwater stage is 4.63 feet and falling at Lock and Dam 16. Boat ramps in Muscatine are iced in making the tailwaters inaccessible. We have not received any ice condition reports for this Pool this week. Last updated on 01/22/2026
There are no active fish reports for this location

Pool 18, Mississippi River (Louisa)

  • Ice Condition: Not Recommended
  • Water Temperature (°F): 32.0
  • Ramp Condition: Not applicable
  • Comments: Tailwater stage is 6.48 feet at Lock and Dam 17 at New Boston and falling. As of Jan. 21, there was a lot of flow ice in the channel. We have not received any ice condition reports for this Pool this week. Last updated on 01/22/2026
There are no active fish reports for this location

Pool 19, Mississippi River (Lee)

  • Ice Condition: Not Recommended
  • Water Temperature (°F): 32.0
  • Ramp Condition: Not applicable
  • Comments: Tailwater stage is 2.70 feet at Lock and Dam 18 above Burlington and has been rising. Boat ramps are frozen in. We have not received any fishing reports or ice condition reports for this Pool this week. Last updated on 01/22/2026
There are no active fish reports for this location

Guttenberg Management District (Mississippi River Region)

  • Contact Person: Karen Osterkamp - 563-252-1156
  • Comments: The river is slowly returning to mid-winter conditions as colder weather returns. Ice is rebuilding; stay on well travelled areas until better ice can form. Snow is predicted to return; snow cover can hide unsafe areas of ice, especially current areas. The mid-winter bite is typically slower. Last updated on 01/22/2026

Pool 09, Mississippi River (Allamakee)

  • Ice Condition: Fishable
  • Water Temperature (°F): 33.0
  • Ramp Condition: Useable
  • Comments: River level is 8.0 feet at Lansing and expected to lower slightly over the next week. Although predicted colder weather is building ice again, snow cover may insulate the ice. Many shorelines and areas with current have weakened to unsafe levels. Stay on well travelled areas until safer ice returns. Last updated on 01/22/2026
Black Crappie - Slow
Comment: Use small teardrops jigs tipped with waxworms or spikes along the weed edges of cuts. Last updated on 01/15/2026
Bluegill - Good
Comment: Use small teardrops jigs tipped with waxworms or spikes along the weed edges of cuts. Last updated on 01/15/2026
Largemouth Bass - Fair
Comment: Use small teardrops jigs tipped with waxworms or spikes along the weed edges of cuts. Last updated on 01/15/2026
Northern Pike - Good
Comment: Northern pike fishing on a tip-down or tip-up with shiners or a small bluegill has picked up. . Last updated on 01/15/2026
Sauger - Status Unsure
Comment: N/A
Walleye - Status Unsure
Comment: N/A
Yellow Perch - Fair
Comment: Use small teardrops jigs tipped with spikes along the weed edges of cuts. Last updated on 01/15/2026

Pool 10, Mississippi River (Clayton)

  • Ice Condition: Fishable
  • Water Temperature (°F): 33.0
  • Ramp Condition: Useable
  • Comments: River level is 14.9 feet at Lynxville and expected to lower slightly over the next week. Although predicted colder weather is building ice again, many shorelines and areas with current have weakened to unsafe levels. Stay on well travelled areas until safer ice returns. The boat ramp at Lynxville is starting to ice in again and may become unusable in the near future. Ice at the boat ramp in Sny Magill had eroded to unsafe levels last week, but is rebuilding. Anglers are crossing again. Use extreme caution; just downstream from the ramp is still open. Stay on well traveled paths across Johnson Sough. Last updated on 01/22/2026
Black Crappie - Fair
Comment: Use small teardrops jigs tipped with waxworms or spikes along the weed edges of cuts. Last updated on 01/15/2026
Bluegill - Good
Comment: Use small teardrops jigs tipped with waxworms or spikes along the weed edges of cuts. Last updated on 01/15/2026
Largemouth Bass - Fair
Comment: Use small teardrops jigs tipped with waxworms or spikes along the weed edges of cuts. Last updated on 01/15/2026
Northern Pike - Good
Comment: Northern pike fishing on a tip-down or tip-up with shiners or a small bluegill has picked up. Last updated on 01/08/2026
Sauger - Fair
Comment: The boat ramp at Lynxville is starting to ice in again and may become unusable in the near future. Last updated on 01/15/2026
Walleye - Slow
Comment: The boat ramp at Lynxville is starting to ice in again and may become unusable in the near future. Last updated on 01/15/2026
Yellow Perch - Fair
Comment: Use small teardrops jigs tipped with spikes along the weed edges. Last updated on 01/15/2026

Pool 11, Mississippi River (Clayton)

  • Ice Condition: Fishable
  • Water Temperature (°F): 33.0
  • Ramp Condition: Useable
  • Comments: River level is 6.0 feet at Guttenberg and expected to lower slightly over the next week. Although predicted colder weather is building ice again, many shorelines and areas with current have weakened to unsafe levels. Stay on well travelled areas until safer ice returns. Although the channel below Lock and Dam 10 is open, the boat ramps in Guttenberg are starting to ice in again and may become unusable in the near future. Last updated on 01/22/2026
Black Crappie - Fair
Comment: Use small teardrops jigs tipped with waxworms or spikes along the weed edges of cuts. Last updated on 01/15/2026
Bluegill - Good
Comment: Use small teardrops jigs tipped with waxworms or spikes along the weed edges of cuts. Last updated on 01/15/2026
Largemouth Bass - Fair
Comment: Use small teardrops jigs tipped with waxworms or spikes along the weed edges of cuts. Last updated on 01/15/2026
Northern Pike - Good
Comment: Comment: Northern pike fishing on a tip-down or tip-up with shiners or a small bluegill has picked up. Last updated on 01/08/2026
Sauger - Fair
Comment: Although the channel below Lock and Dam 10 is open, the boat ramps in Guttenberg are starting to ice in again and may become unusable in the near future. Last updated on 01/15/2026
Walleye - Slow
Comment: Although the channel below Lock and Dam 10 is open, the boat ramps in Guttenberg are starting to ice in again and may become unusable in the near future. Last updated on 01/15/2026
Yellow Perch - Fair
Comment: Use small teardrops jigs tipped with spikes along the weed edges of cuts. . Last updated on 01/15/2026

Decorah Management District (Northeast Region)

  • Contact Person: Caleb Schnitzler - 563-382-8324
  • Comments: It's time to buy or renew your fishing licenses. Temperatures are dangerously low with extreme wind chill values into the weekend. Slight chance of snow Saturday. No ice is safe ice. Use caution when walking on ice. Check ice depths often. Good luck and catch lots of fish! Last updated on 01/22/2026

Cedar River (above Nashua) (Floyd)

  • Ice Condition: Fishable
  • Water Temperature (°F):
  • Ramp Condition: Useable
  • Comments: Ice thickness is about 8-10 inches and covered with about 2 inches of snow on impoundments and areas with little to no current. Use caution when going out, especially in areas with current. Check ice depths often. Last updated on 01/22/2026
Black Crappie - Fair
Comment: Use a jig tipped with a minnow near submersed woody debris out of current. Last updated on 01/22/2026
Bluegill - Fair
Comment: Use a jig tipped with waxworms or multi-colored spikes. Last updated on 01/22/2026
Northern Pike - Fair
Comment: Anglers are having success finding Northern Pike on tip-ups baited with a shiner in the backwaters. Last updated on 01/22/2026
Smallmouth Bass - Fair
Comment: Find smallies in off-channel areas or backwaters near structure. Use a small jig or crankbait fished near bottom. Last updated on 01/22/2026
Walleye - Good
Comment: Use a live minnow under a bobber about a foot off the bottom in a backwater or off channel area. Last updated on 01/22/2026

Lake Hendricks (Howard)

  • Ice Condition: Fishable
  • Water Temperature (°F):
  • Ramp Condition: Useable
  • Comments: Ice thickness is about 8-10 inches covered by about 3 inches of snow. Use caution around the open area near the aerator. Check ice depths often. Few anglers are out. Last updated on 01/22/2026
Black Crappie - Slow
Comment: The bites are light; find fish near submersed humps or structure. Last updated on 01/22/2026
Bluegill - Slow
Comment: Find bluegill near brush piles. Use a small jig tipped with waxworms. Last updated on 01/22/2026

Lake Meyer (Winneshiek)

  • Ice Condition: Fishable
  • Water Temperature (°F):
  • Ramp Condition: Useable
  • Comments: Ice thickness is 8-10 inches with 3-4 inches of snow on the ice. Few anglers are out. Last updated on 01/22/2026
Black Crappie - Fair
Comment: Crappie are hitting jigs while anglers are fishing for bluegill. Try fishing in deeper water near brush piles. Last updated on 01/22/2026
Bluegill - Fair
Comment: Anglers are finding gills in 15-20 feet of water using a small jig tipped with a waxworm. Last updated on 01/22/2026

Mitchell County Trout Streams (Mitchell)

  • Ice Condition: None
  • Water Temperature (°F):
  • Ramp Condition: Not applicable
  • Comments: Winter trout fishing is a fun activity; be prepared to walk through snow to find open water. 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 01/22/2026
Brown Trout - Good
Comment: Good trout streams don't freeze in the winter because water temperatures remain above 32 degrees. For hungry browns, use larger flies like streamers or crankbaits that imitate smaller fish. Last updated on 01/22/2026
Rainbow Trout - Good
Comment: Area streams hold plenty of carryover trout to keep anglers busy through the winter, even with the close of the catchable trout stocking season. User spinner baits, hair jigs, or hooks tipped with a small piece of worm floated through deeper holes. Last updated on 01/22/2026

Turkey River (above Clermont) (Fayette)

  • Ice Condition: Not Recommended
  • Water Temperature (°F):
  • Ramp Condition: Useable
  • Comments: Vernon Springs impoundment near Cresco is iced over. The parking lot is cleared. Use caution when going out on ice. Ice depths vary greatly in areas with currents. Last updated on 01/22/2026
Bluegill - Slow
Comment: Use a jig tipped with a plastic or waxworm. Last updated on 01/22/2026
Smallmouth Bass - Fair
Comment: Use a jig or crankbait fished near bottom. Last updated on 01/22/2026
Walleye - Slow
Comment: Find walleye in deeper holes or near areas with structure. Last updated on 01/22/2026

Upper Iowa River (above Decorah) (Winneshiek)

  • Ice Condition: Not Recommended
  • Water Temperature (°F):
  • Ramp Condition: Useable
  • Comments: Impoundments and areas with little to no current are iced over. Lidtke Mill parking lot is plowed. Last updated on 01/22/2026
Smallmouth Bass - Slow
Comment: Find smallies in deeper holes near the stream bottom; try to entice them with smaller presentations and a slow retrieve. Last updated on 01/22/2026

Volga Lake (Fayette)

  • Ice Condition: Fishable
  • Water Temperature (°F):
  • Ramp Condition: Useable
  • Comments: Few anglers are out. Ice thickness is about 10-12 inches with a few inches of snow on top. Check ice depths often. Stay safe! . Last updated on 01/22/2026
Black Crappie - Fair
Comment: Find fish near steeper drop-offs or around brush piles. Use a small jig tipped with a minnow. Last updated on 01/22/2026
Bluegill - Fair
Comment: Find bluegill near brush piles. Use a small jig tipped with a waxworm. Last updated on 01/22/2026

Winneshiek County Trout Streams (Winneshiek)

  • Ice Condition: None
  • Water Temperature (°F):
  • Ramp Condition: Not applicable
  • Comments: Check the 2026 winter trout stocking schedule on our website at https://www.iowadnr.gov/things-do/fishing/where-fish/trout-fishing/community-trout-stocking-schedule. 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 01/22/2026
Brook Trout - Slow
Comment: Brookies like skinny water with lots of aquatic vegetation to hide in. Try fishing the edges of the weed beds and around rocks. Make sure the fly or bait moves in front of the fish. Last updated on 01/22/2026
Brown Trout - Good
Comment: Good trout streams don't freeze in the winter because water temperatures remain above 32 degrees. Catch a hungry brownie with larger flies like streamers that imitate smaller fish. Last updated on 01/22/2026
Rainbow Trout - Good
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 01/22/2026

Manchester Management District (Northeast Region)

  • Contact Person: Dan Kirby - 563-927-3276
  • Comments: Fishing reports are very minimal on area lakes. Most water bodies are forming improved ice conditions. Ice fishing is not recommended. The extended forecast calls for below freezing temperatures which should improve ice conditions over the next couple of weeks. Trout streams in northeast Iowa are in excellent condition offering opportunities for great trout fishing. For further information, contact your local area bait shops for the most recent up to date hotspots. Last updated on 01/22/2026

Alice Wyth Lake (Black Hawk)

  • Ice Condition: Not Recommended
  • Water Temperature (°F):
  • Ramp Condition: Not applicable
  • Comments: Reports of anglers catching some bluegill; some sorting may be needed. Last updated on 01/22/2026
Bluegill - Fair
Comment: Try a small ice fishing jig tipped with a waxworm. Last updated on 01/22/2026

Delaware County Trout Streams (Delaware)

  • Ice Condition: None
  • Water Temperature (°F):
  • Ramp Condition: Not applicable
  • Comments: Trout streams remain in excellent condition in Delaware County. There has been a lot of fishing activity on Spring Branch Creek above and below the Manchester Fish Hatchery. Last updated on 01/22/2026
Brown Trout - Good
Comment: Try flyfishing or using a spinning reel on this stream with good areas of open bottomland. Use dry flies or flashy lures. Last updated on 01/22/2026

Dubuque County Trout Streams (Dubuque)

  • Ice Condition: None
  • Water Temperature (°F):
  • Ramp Condition: Useable
  • Comments: Trout streams remain in excellent condition in Dubuque County. Swiss Valley Park is a favorite trout stream for many anglers; it offers both rainbow trout and brown trout opportunities. It's a good time to fish this stream as the snow cover is gone, providing easy walking. Last updated on 01/22/2026
Brown Trout - Good
Comment: Try flyfishing or using a spinning reel on this stream with good areas of open bottomland. Use dry flies or flashy lures. Last updated on 01/22/2026
Rainbow Trout - Good
Comment: Try flyfishing or using a spinning reel on this stream with good areas of open bottomland. Use dry flies or flashy lures. Last updated on 01/22/2026

Jackson County Trout Streams (Jackson)

  • Ice Condition: None
  • Water Temperature (°F):
  • Ramp Condition: Not applicable
  • Comments: N/A
Brown Trout - Good
Comment: Try flyfishing or using a spinning reel on this stream with good areas of open bottomland. Use dry flies or flashy lures. Last updated on 01/22/2026
Rainbow Trout - Good
Comment: Try flyfishing or using a spinning reel on this stream with good areas of open bottomland. Use dry flies or flashy lures. Last updated on 01/22/2026

Black Hawk Management District (Northwest Region)

  • Contact Person: Ben Wallace - 712-657-2638
  • Comments: Ice conditions are variable. Some lakes have up to 10 inches of ice in some locations as well as other areas that recently froze over during the last week that are much thinner. Last updated on 01/22/2026

Arrowhead Lake (Sac)

  • Ice Condition: None
  • Water Temperature (°F):
  • Ramp Condition: Useable
  • Comments: Ice thickness is 7 inches near the boat ramp. Last updated on 01/22/2026
There are no active fish reports for this location

Black Hawk Lake (Sac)

  • Ice Condition: None
  • Water Temperature (°F):
  • Ramp Condition: Useable
  • Comments: There are still some open areas in the main basin at the east end of the lake. Ice thickness is 10 inches near the Ice House Point boat ramp. Anglers have been out in this area. This is the best ice you will find on the lake. Other areas may be thinner since they were previously open and re-froze last week. Last updated on 01/22/2026
There are no active fish reports for this location

Black Hawk Pits (Sac)

  • Ice Condition: None
  • Water Temperature (°F):
  • Ramp Condition: Useable
  • Comments: Ice thickness is 8 inches near the boat ramp. Last updated on 01/22/2026
There are no active fish reports for this location

Brushy Creek Lake (Webster)

  • Ice Condition: None
  • Water Temperature (°F):
  • Ramp Condition: Useable
  • Comments: Ice thickness is 6 inches near shore at the north end where anglers have been making there way out. Conditions are worse on other areas of the lake. Use caution. Last updated on 01/22/2026
Bluegill - Fair
Comment: N/A

Storm Lake (incl Little Storm Lake) (Buena Vista)

  • Ice Condition: None
  • Water Temperature (°F):
  • Ramp Condition: Useable
  • Comments: Conditions are variable. There is fishable ice near shore and open water in other areas. There were large pockets of open water that have recently frozen over and is now thinner ice. Use caution. Last updated on 01/22/2026
There are no active fish reports for this location

Clear Lake Management District (Northwest Region)

  • Contact Person: Scott Grummer - 641-357-3517
  • Comments: Aeration systems are running at Clear Lake, Crystal Lake, Rice Lake and Silver Lake. Use extreme caution if fishing near any of these systems; ice conditions can change rapidly. For information on lakes and rivers in north central Iowa, contact Clear Lake Fish and Wildlife office at 641-357-3517. Last updated on 01/22/2026

Blue Pit (Cerro Gordo)

  • Ice Condition: Fishable
  • Water Temperature (°F):
  • Ramp Condition: Useable
  • Comments: Ice thickness is 10 to 11 inches. Rainbow trout were stocked on Jan 17th. Last updated on 01/22/2026
Rainbow Trout - Good
Comment: Use a small jig tipped with bait. You may have to move around to find the fish. Last updated on 01/22/2026

Clear Lake (Cerro Gordo)

  • Ice Condition: Fishable
  • Water Temperature (°F):
  • Ramp Condition: Useable
  • Comments: Ice thickness is 11 to 12 inches. Use caution fishing near the west aeration system. Last updated on 01/22/2026
Black Crappie - Fair
Comment: N/A
Walleye - Fair
Comment: Use a jigging rap or dead stick a minnow near submerged vegetation. Best bite is near sunrise and sunset. Last updated on 01/15/2026
Yellow Bass - Good
Comment: Anglers are catching mostly 7-inch yellow bass. Last updated on 01/15/2026
Yellow Perch - Good
Comment: N/A

Crystal Lake (Hancock)

  • Ice Condition: Fishable
  • Water Temperature (°F):
  • Ramp Condition: Useable
  • Comments: Ice thickness is 11 to 12 inches. The open water aeration system is running. Last updated on 01/15/2026
Black Crappie - Fair
Comment: N/A
Bluegill - Fair
Comment: N/A
Walleye - Slow
Comment: Best bite is near sunset. Last updated on 01/22/2026

Rice Lake (Winnebago)

  • Ice Condition: Fishable
  • Water Temperature (°F):
  • Ramp Condition: Useable
  • Comments: Ice thickness is 11 to 12 inches. The open water aeration system is running. Last updated on 01/15/2026
Bluegill - Slow
Comment: N/A
Yellow Perch - Slow
Comment: Try a jig tipped with bait near submerged vegetation. . Last updated on 01/15/2026

Silver Lake (Worth) (Worth)

  • Ice Condition: Fishable
  • Water Temperature (°F):
  • Ramp Condition: Useable
  • Comments: Ice thickness is 11 to 12 inches. The open water aeration system is running. Last updated on 01/15/2026
Bluegill - Slow
Comment: N/A
Yellow Perch - Fair
Comment: Use a jig tipped with bait near submerged vegetation. Last updated on 01/15/2026

Spirit Lake Management District (Northwest Region)

  • Contact Person: Jed Siegwarth - 712-330-2542
  • Comments: Most lakes have 11 inches of fishable ice. Some accesses have periodically become heaved up, making getting on the ice more difficult in some areas. Ice quality and thickness should improve in the coming week. Recent cold weather has closed up a few areas where ice conditions were not great; be aware of changing ice conditions as you travel across the lake. The lakes are relatively free of snow. . Last updated on 01/22/2026

East Okoboji Lake (Dickinson)

  • Ice Condition: Fishable
  • Water Temperature (°F): 32.0
  • Ramp Condition: Useable
  • Comments: Ice thickness is around 12+ inches in most areas. Anglers are catching quality-sized panfish species. Hole hopping may be needed. Last updated on 01/22/2026
Black Crappie - Fair
Comment: Anglers have been successful hole hopping to catch quality-size fish. . Last updated on 01/15/2026
Bluegill - Good
Comment: Anglers have been successful hole hopping to catch quality-size fish. Last updated on 01/15/2026
Pumpkinseed - Good
Comment: Anglers have been successful hole hopping to catch quality-size fish. . Last updated on 01/15/2026

Ingham Lake (Emmet)

  • Ice Condition: Fishable
  • Water Temperature (°F): 32.0
  • Ramp Condition: Useable
  • Comments: Ice thickness is around 13 inches. Last updated on 01/22/2026
Walleye - Fair
Comment: N/A

Lost Island Lake (Palo Alto)

  • Ice Condition: Fishable
  • Water Temperature (°F): 32.0
  • Ramp Condition: Useable
  • Comments: Ice thickness is around 12 inches. Last updated on 01/22/2026
Yellow Bass - Good
Comment: Anglers are catching lots of smaller yellow bass. Last updated on 01/15/2026

Silver Lake (Dickinson) (Dickinson)

  • Ice Condition: Fishable
  • Water Temperature (°F): 32.0
  • Ramp Condition: Useable
  • Comments: Ice thickness is variable at 9-12 inches. Last updated on 01/15/2026
Walleye - Good
Comment: Anglers are catching 9- to 13-inch walleye. . Last updated on 01/15/2026

Spirit Lake (Dickinson)

  • Ice Condition: None
  • Water Temperature (°F): 32.0
  • Ramp Condition: Useable
  • Comments: Ice thickness is 12+ inches in most areas. Fishing and travel is not advised on the north end of the lake as a large hole has opened up. Porta-potty units are available at Marble Beach and Mini-Wakan boat ramps. Many boat ramps have poor access due to ice heaving. Be wary of smaller holes that opened up during recent warm weather and have since capped over. Last updated on 01/22/2026
Black Crappie - Good
Comment: With a little movement, anglers are catching crappie on jigs with minnows or plastics, as well as Berkley PowerBait shiners. Last updated on 01/15/2026
Yellow Perch - Good
Comment: Anglers are catching good amounts of quality-size fish. Last updated on 01/15/2026

West Okoboji Lake (Dickinson)

  • Ice Condition: Fishable
  • Water Temperature (°F): 34.0
  • Ramp Condition: Useable
  • Comments: The lake has entirely frozen over except for some small areas on the main basin that have frozen over recently. Some bays permit fishing and vehicle traffic with upwards of 13 inches of ice. Travel is still not recommended on the main lake. Last updated on 01/22/2026
Black Crappie - Fair
Comment: N/A

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 01/22/2026

Big Hollow Lake (Des Moines)

  • Ice Condition: Not Recommended
  • Water Temperature (°F):
  • Ramp Condition: Useable
  • Comments: Maybe in a few more days. Last updated on 01/22/2026
There are no active fish reports for this location

Lake Belva Deer (Keokuk)

  • Ice Condition: Not Recommended
  • Water Temperature (°F):
  • Ramp Condition: Useable
  • Comments: Ice thickness is about 3 inches. Needs a few more cold days to be safer. . Last updated on 01/22/2026
There are no active fish reports for this location

Lake Darling (Washington)

  • Ice Condition: Not Recommended
  • Water Temperature (°F): 32.0
  • Ramp Condition: Useable
  • Comments: Ice thickness was just passed 3 inches yesterday (1/21) morning near shore; was noticeably thinner farther out. A few more days of cold should fix that. Last updated on 01/22/2026
There are no active fish reports for this location

Lake Geode (Henry)

  • Ice Condition: Not Recommended
  • Water Temperature (°F):
  • Ramp Condition: Useable
  • Comments: Ice is forming, but not that fast. Last updated on 01/22/2026
There are no active fish reports for this location

Lost Grove Lake (Scott)

  • Ice Condition: Not Recommended
  • Water Temperature (°F):
  • Ramp Condition: Useable
  • Comments: Ice thickness was about 3 at the west end earlier in the week. The east end down by the dam remained untested. Drill frequent test holes if going out the next couple of days. Last updated on 01/22/2026
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: Ice conditions are improving; use caution when ever going out on the ice. Last updated on 01/22/2026

Central Park Lake (Jones)

  • Ice Condition: Fishable
  • Water Temperature (°F):
  • Ramp Condition: Useable
  • Comments: Ice thickness is 7-8 inches. Last updated on 01/22/2026
There are no active fish reports for this location

Ewalt Pond (Johnson)

  • Ice Condition: Fishable
  • Water Temperature (°F):
  • Ramp Condition: Not applicable
  • Comments: Ice thickness is 4 inches. Last updated on 01/22/2026
There are no active fish reports for this location

Goose Pond (Johnson)

  • Ice Condition: Fishable
  • Water Temperature (°F):
  • Ramp Condition: Not applicable
  • Comments: Ice thickness is 6 inches. Last updated on 01/22/2026
There are no active fish reports for this location

Kent Park Lake (Johnson)

  • Ice Condition: Fishable
  • Water Temperature (°F):
  • Ramp Condition: Closed
  • Comments: Ice thickness is 5.5-6 inches. Last updated on 01/22/2026
There are no active fish reports for this location

Lake Macbride (Johnson)

  • Ice Condition: Fishable
  • Water Temperature (°F):
  • Ramp Condition: Useable
  • Comments: South Campground ramp: Ice thickness is 8 inches. Cottage Reserve Ramp: Ice thickness is 6 inches. State Park Main Ramp: Ice thickness is 6 inches. Last updated on 01/22/2026
Black Crappie - Fair
Comment: Try fishing around brush piles, stumps or green vegetation for suspended fish. Last updated on 01/22/2026
Bluegill - Fair
Comment: Try fishing around brush piles and stumps or green vegetation. Last updated on 01/22/2026
White Crappie - Fair
Comment: Try fishing around brush piles, stumps or green vegetation for suspended fish. Last updated on 01/22/2026

Liberty Centre Pond (Johnson)

  • Ice Condition: Fishable
  • Water Temperature (°F):
  • Ramp Condition: Not applicable
  • Comments: Ice thickness is 6 inches. Last updated on 01/22/2026
There are no active fish reports for this location

Rathbun Management District (Southeast Region)

  • Contact Person: Rathbun Fish Hatchery personnel - 641-647-2406
  • Comments: Ice has started forming on most lakes in the district. Use caution if venturing out; most lakes had open water last weekend. Last updated on 01/22/2026

Hawthorn Lake (Mahaska)

  • Ice Condition: Fishable
  • Water Temperature (°F):
  • Ramp Condition: Useable
  • Comments: Use caution if venturing out. Ice will be variable thickness. Last updated on 01/22/2026
There are no active fish reports for this location

Lake Keomah (Mahaska)

  • Ice Condition: Fishable
  • 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 01/22/2026
There are no active fish reports for this location

Lake Miami (Monroe)

  • Ice Condition: Fishable
  • Water Temperature (°F):
  • Ramp Condition: Useable
  • Comments: Use caution if venturing out. Ice will be variable thickness. Last updated on 01/22/2026
There are no active fish reports for this location

Lake Sugema (Van Buren)

  • Ice Condition: Fishable
  • Water Temperature (°F):
  • Ramp Condition: Useable
  • Comments: Watch for thin areas of ice around the standing timber. Use caution if venturing out on the ice. Last updated on 01/22/2026
There are no active fish reports for this location

Lake Wapello (Davis)

  • Ice Condition: Not Recommended
  • Water Temperature (°F):
  • Ramp Condition: Useable
  • Comments: Use caution if venturing out. Ice will be variable thickness. Last updated on 01/22/2026
There are no active fish reports for this location

Ottumwa Park Pond South (Trout Pond) (Wapello)

  • Ice Condition: Fishable
  • Water Temperature (°F):
  • Ramp Condition: Useable
  • Comments: Use caution if going out. The ice will have variable thicknesses due to open water last weekend. Last updated on 01/22/2026
There are no active fish reports for this location

Rathbun Reservoir (Appanoose)

  • Ice Condition: Fishable
  • Water Temperature (°F):
  • Ramp Condition: Useable
  • Comments: Ice has been forming, but is not thick enough to support anglers in some areas; use caution. Lake level is 904.41 msl; recreation pool is 904 msl. Lake Rathbun contains zebra mussels; clean, drain and dry your boat before going to another water body. Last updated on 01/22/2026
There are no active fish reports for this location

Boone Management District (Southwest Region)

  • Contact Person: Andy Otting - 515-204-5885
  • Comments: As of Jan. 21, ice conditions are improving. Ice thickness ranges from 3 to 9 inches. Ice fishing is possible on many ponds and lakes, especially north of Interstate 80; check ice thickness frequently. Last updated on 01/22/2026

Big Creek Lake (Polk)

  • Ice Condition: Fishable
  • Water Temperature (°F):
  • Ramp Condition: Not applicable
  • Comments: As of January 21, ice thickness ranged from 4 inches mid-lake to 9 inches on the north end. The ice may be thinner towards the center of the lake and near any seams that develop. Last updated on 01/22/2026
There are no active fish reports for this location

Hickory Grove Lake (Story)

  • Ice Condition: Fishable
  • Water Temperature (°F):
  • Ramp Condition: Not applicable
  • Comments: As of Jan. 22, ice conditions have improved enough to allow anglers to access. Use caution on the lower end of the lake where it was last to refreeze. . Last updated on 01/22/2026
Bluegill - Good
Comment: Catch bluegills with waxworms throughout the upper two thirds of the lake in depths greater than 10 feet. Last updated on 01/22/2026

Cold Springs Management District (Southwest Region)

  • Contact Person: Mark Boucher or John Lorenzen - 712-769-2587
  • Comments: We are starting to build ice again in southwest Iowa. There are lakes in the southern part of the district that fishing is not recommended yet. . Last updated on 01/21/2026

Big Lake (Including Gilbert's Pond) (Pottawattamie)

  • Ice Condition: Fishable
  • Water Temperature (°F):
  • Ramp Condition: Useable
  • Comments: A trout stocking is scheduled for January 28th in the afternoon. At the time of this report Big Lake has 4 inches of ice. With forecasted temperatures ice conditions will improve by the 28th. Last updated on 01/21/2026
There are no active fish reports for this location

Lake Anita (Cass)

  • Ice Condition: Fishable
  • Water Temperature (°F):
  • Ramp Condition: Useable
  • Comments: Ice thickness is variable from 4-7 inches. . Last updated on 01/23/2026
Black Crappie - Good
Comment: Ice thickness is 6 to 7 inches near the main boat ramp. Crappie fishing is good. Last updated on 01/21/2026
Bluegill - Fair
Comment: Use wax worms near the main boat ramp. Last updated on 01/21/2026

Meadow Lake (Adair)

  • Ice Condition: Fishable
  • Water Temperature (°F):
  • Ramp Condition: Useable
  • Comments: Ice thickness is 5 inches. Last updated on 01/21/2026
Black Crappie - Status Unsure
Comment: N/A
Bluegill - Status Unsure
Comment: N/A

Orient Lake (Adair)

  • Ice Condition: Fishable
  • Water Temperature (°F):
  • Ramp Condition: Useable
  • Comments: Ice thickness is 5 inches. Last updated on 01/21/2026
Black Crappie - Status Unsure
Comment: N/A
Bluegill - Status Unsure
Comment: N/A

Prairie Rose Lake (Shelby)

  • Ice Condition: Fishable
  • Water Temperature (°F):
  • Ramp Condition: Useable
  • Comments: Ice thickness is 4 to 5 inches on most of the lake. Waterfowl were keeping an area off the beach open. Last updated on 01/21/2026
Black Crappie - Status Unsure
Comment: There is a good population of 9- to 10-inch black crappie. Last updated on 01/21/2026
Bluegill - Fair
Comment: Anglers are having success around the cedar tree piles by the pumphouse. Last updated on 01/20/2026

Viking Lake (Montgomery)

  • Ice Condition: Fishable
  • Water Temperature (°F):
  • Ramp Condition: Useable
  • Comments: Ice thickness is variable from 2 to 6 inches. Use caution if venturing out. Last updated on 01/26/2026
Black Crappie - Status Unsure
Comment: N/A
Bluegill - Status Unsure
Comment: N/A

Mt. Ayr Management District (Southwest Region)

  • Contact Person: Andy Jansen - 641-464-3108
  • Comments: Variable ice conditions ranging from 0-5 inches as of Jan. 21. There are some areas of open water and areas that have skimmed over with ice within the last couple of days; use extreme caution. Last updated on 01/22/2026

Green Valley Lake (Union)

  • Ice Condition: Fishable
  • Water Temperature (°F):
  • Ramp Condition: Useable
  • Comments: Ice thickness is 4-5 inches as of Jan. 21. Geese are keeping an area of open water near the campground. Last updated on 01/22/2026
There are no active fish reports for this location

Three Mile Lake (Union)

  • Ice Condition: Fishable
  • Water Temperature (°F):
  • Ramp Condition: Useable
  • Comments: Ice thickness is 5 inches off the north boat ramp and 3 inches off the main boat ramp as of Jan. 21.There are areas of open water/skim ice from the main boat to the south end of the lake. Last updated on 01/22/2026
There are no active fish reports for this location

Twelve Mile Creek Lake (Union)

  • Ice Condition: Fishable
  • Water Temperature (°F):
  • Ramp Condition: Useable
  • Comments: Ice thickness is 5 inches off the Townline Ramp and 4 inches off the East boat ramp as of Jan. 21. Thin ice reported off the main boat ramp and areas of open water/skim ice in the main basin. Last updated on 01/22/2026
There are no active fish reports for this location
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