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Bellevue Management District (Mississippi River Region)

  • Contact Person: Dave Bierman - 563-872-5495
  • Comments: Mississippi River water levels have leveled out and are holding steady across the district. Water temperatures are in the mid- to upper 50s with the cooler weather the past few days. . Last updated on 05/07/2026
  • Water Temperature (°F): 57.0
  • Ramp Condition: Useable
  • Comments: Water level is around 9.5 feet at the Dubuque tailwater and is holding steady. Water temperature has cooled a few degrees since last week. Call your local bait shops for the most current information. Last updated on 05/07/2026
Black Crappie - Slow
Comment: Focus your efforts on the marina and harbor areas; the water temperature will be warmer in these locations. Last updated on 05/07/2026

Bluegill - Slow
Comment: Anglers are catching some fish from the marina and harbor areas; the bite is slow. Slow down your presentation to entice bites. Last updated on 05/07/2026

Channel Catfish - Slow
Comment: Focus on areas with shallower and warmer water with some woody structure. Use a nightcrawler or dip baits. Last updated on 04/23/2026

Freshwater Drum - Good
Comment: Drum are an excellent target for shore anglers. The bite has picked up since last week. Try a piece of crawler fished just off the bottom in moderate current. Last updated on 05/07/2026

Largemouth Bass - Fair
Comment: The bass bite has picked up as water levels stabilize. Last updated on 04/30/2026

Northern Pike - Slow
Comment: Anglers have caught a few pike in the Dubuque tailwater. Pool 12 has excellent numbers of pike. Last updated on 04/23/2026

Sauger - Slow
Comment: Slow down your presentation when the bite is difficult. Focus your efforts on current seams. Last updated on 05/07/2026

Walleye - Slow
Comment: Slow down your presentation when the bite is difficult. Focus your efforts on current seams. Last updated on 05/07/2026

White Bass - Fair
Comment: Cast a white inline spinner in areas with current where white bass are chasing minnows. Last updated on 05/07/2026


  • Water Temperature (°F): 57.0
  • Ramp Condition: Useable
  • Comments: Water level is around 10.5 feet at the Bellevue tailwater and is holding steady. Water temperatures have dropped a couple degrees since last week with the cooler weather. . Last updated on 05/07/2026
Black Crappie - Slow
Comment: Focus your efforts on the marina and harbor areas; the water temperature will be warmer in these locations. Last updated on 05/07/2026

Bluegill - Slow
Comment: Anglers are catching some fish from the marina and harbor areas; the bite is slow. Slow down your presentation to entice bites. Last updated on 05/07/2026

Channel Catfish - Fair
Comment: Focus on areas with shallower and warmer water and woody structure. Use a nightcrawler or dip baits. Last updated on 04/23/2026

Freshwater Drum - Good
Comment: Drum are an excellent target for shore anglers. The bite has picked up since last week. Try a piece of crawler fished just off the bottom in moderate current. Last updated on 05/07/2026

Northern Pike - Slow
Comment: Good numbers of pike exist in Pool 13. Last updated on 04/23/2026

Sauger - Slow
Comment: Slow down your presentation when the bite is difficult. Focus your efforts on current seams. Last updated on 05/07/2026

Walleye - Slow
Comment: Slow down your presentation when the bite is difficult. Focus your efforts on current seams. Last updated on 05/07/2026

White Bass - Slow
Comment: Cast a white inline spinner in areas with current where white bass are chasing minnows. Last updated on 05/07/2026


  • Water Temperature (°F): 56.0
  • Ramp Condition: Useable
  • Comments: Water level is around 9.8 feet at Lock and Dam 13 and is holding steady. Water temperature has cooled a few degrees since last week. Call your local bait shops for the most current information. Last updated on 05/07/2026
Black Crappie - Slow
Comment: Focus your efforts on the marina and harbor areas; the water temperature will be warmer in these locations. Last updated on 05/07/2026

Bluegill - Slow
Comment: Focus your efforts on the marina and harbor areas; the water temperature will be warmer in these locations. Slow down your presentation to entice bites. . Last updated on 05/07/2026

Channel Catfish - Slow
Comment: Focus on areas with shallower and warmer water and woody structure. Use a nightcrawler or dip baits. Last updated on 04/23/2026

Freshwater Drum - Good
Comment: Drum are an excellent target for shore anglers. The bite has picked up since last week. Try a piece of crawler fished just off the bottom in moderate current. Last updated on 05/07/2026

Sauger - Slow
Comment: Slow down your presentation when the bite is difficult. Focus your efforts on current seams. Last updated on 05/07/2026

Walleye - Slow
Comment: Slow down your presentation when the bite is difficult. Focus your efforts on current seams. Last updated on 05/07/2026

White Bass - Fair
Comment: Cast a white inline spinner in areas with current where white bass are chasing minnows. Last updated on 05/07/2026

White Crappie - Slow
Comment: Focus your efforts on the marina and harbor areas; the water temperature will be warmer in these locations. Last updated on 05/07/2026


  • Water Temperature (°F): 59.0
  • Ramp Condition: Useable
  • Comments: Water level is around 7.2 feet at Lock and Dam 14 and is holding steady. Water temperature has dropped a couple degrees since last week. Call your local bait shops for the most current information. Last updated on 05/07/2026
Freshwater Drum - Fair
Comment: Drum are an excellent target for shore anglers; they will bite readily this time of year. Use a simple egg sinker and nightcrawler rig. Last updated on 05/07/2026

Sauger - Slow
Comment: N/A

Walleye - Slow
Comment: N/A

White Bass - Fair
Comment: Cast an inline spinner in areas with current where white bass are chasing minnows. Last updated on 05/07/2026


Fairport Management District (Mississippi River Region)

  • Contact Person: Andy Fowler - 563-263-5062
  • Comments: Mississippi River Pools 16-19: River stages are below flood stage and continue to fall. Main channel water temperature is around 58 degrees. Water clarity is fair. Boat ramps are opening back up. . Last updated on 05/07/2026
  • Water Temperature (°F): 58.0
  • Ramp Condition: Useable
  • Comments: Tailwater stage is 10.57 feet at Lock and Dam 15 in Davenport. Tailwater stage is falling. Flood Stage is 15 feet. River stage at Fairport is 10.97 feet; flood stage is 14 feet. . Last updated on 05/07/2026
Walleye - Status Unsure
Comment: With river stages falling, try fishing for walleyes on the wingdams; cast or troll crankbaits. Anglers can also catch walleyes on the wingdams trolling three-way rigs with nightcrawlers. . Last updated on 05/07/2026

White Bass - Status Unsure
Comment: Try fishing for white bass in Sylvan Slough or below Lock and Dam 15 along the Davenport River front. Look for current breaks around rocky points. Cast jigs and twister tails or inline spinner baits. . Last updated on 05/07/2026

White Crappie - Status Unsure
Comment: Try vertical jigging with minnows or jigs/plastics up shallow in the backwaters around brush piles. Anglers can also catch crappies with minnows under a bobber in Sunset Marina or the Andalusia Island complex. . Last updated on 05/07/2026


  • Water Temperature (°F): 58.0
  • Ramp Condition: Useable
  • Comments: Tailwater stage is 9.66 feet at Lock and Dam 16 in Muscatine. Tailwater stage is falling. Flood stage is 15 feet. The boat ramp at Big Timber is open. The Kilpeck landing is listed as closed. . Last updated on 05/07/2026
Walleye - Status Unsure
Comment: With river stages falling, try fishing for walleyes on the wingdams; cast or troll crankbaits. Anglers can also catch walleyes by trolling three-way rigs with nightcrawlers on the wingdams. Some walleye can also be caught fishing around the outfalls of GPC. . Last updated on 05/07/2026

White Bass - Status Unsure
Comment: Try fishing for white bass around the outfalls of GPC. Anglers can also catch white bass on the wingdams or rocky shorelines with current breaks. Cast jigs and twister tails or inline spinner baits. . Last updated on 05/07/2026

White Crappie - Status Unsure
Comment: Try vertical jigging with minnows or jigs/plastics up shallow in the backwaters around brush piles. Anglers can also catch crappies with minnows under a bobber in Big Timber or Cleveland Slough. . Last updated on 05/07/2026


  • Water Temperature (°F): 58.0
  • Ramp Condition: Useable
  • Comments: Tailwater stage is 11.19 feet at Lock and Dam 17 at New Boston. Tailwater stage is falling. Flood stage is 15 feet. The Toolsboro landing is open. . Last updated on 05/07/2026
Walleye - Status Unsure
Comment: With river stages falling, try fishing for walleyes on the wingdams; cast or troll crankbaits. Anglers can also catch walleyes can on the wingdams trolling three-way rigs with nightcrawlers. . Last updated on 05/07/2026

White Bass - Status Unsure
Comment: Cast jigs and twister tails or inline spinner baits on the wingdams or rocky shorelines with current breaks. . Also try fishing for white bass at the outlet of Lake Odessa. Last updated on 05/07/2026

White Crappie - Status Unsure
Comment: Try vertical jigging with minnows or jigs/plastics up shallow in the backwaters around brush piles. Anglers can also catch crappies with minnows under a bobber at the Huron Island complex or Belle Pocket (Boston Bay). . Last updated on 05/07/2026


  • Water Temperature (°F): 58.0
  • Ramp Condition: Useable
  • Comments: Tailwater stage is 7.94 feet at Lock and Dam 18 above Burlington. Tailwater stage is falling. Flood stage is 10 feet. River stage at Burlington is 13.16 feet; flood stage is 15 feet. Last updated on 05/07/2026
Walleye - Status Unsure
Comment: With river stages falling, try fishing for walleyes on the wingdams; cast or troll crankbaits. Anglers can also catch walleyes on the wingdams trolling three-way rigs with nightcrawlers. Last updated on 05/07/2026

White Crappie - Status Unsure
Comment: Try vertical jigging with minnows or jigs/plastics up shallow in the backwaters around brush piles. Anglers can also catch crappies with minnows under a bobber. Last updated on 05/07/2026


Guttenberg Management District (Mississippi River Region)

  • Contact Person: Karen Osterkamp - 563-252-1156
  • Comments: Water levels on the Upper Mississippi are gradually receding. Water clarity is stained. Boaters should use caution with floating trees/debris in the water. Water temperatures remain in the upper 50s. Expect the bite to pick up as water levels stabilize and temperatures rise. Last updated on 05/07/2026
  • Water Temperature (°F): 59.0
  • Ramp Condition: Useable
  • Comments: River level is 9.3 feet at Lansing and is expected to remain high then gradually taper off next week. New Albin Army Road has reopened. Water clarity is still stained with some debris and trees floating in the channel. Last updated on 05/07/2026
Black Crappie - Slow
Comment: Try small jigs tipped with a live minnow in the warmer water of backwaters and along docks in side channels and protected marina areas.. . Last updated on 05/07/2026

Channel Catfish - Fair
Comment: Expect the catfish bite to pick up as water temperatures rise into the 60s. Try a bit of crawler fished off the bottom. Last updated on 05/07/2026

Freshwater Drum - Good
Comment: Freshwater drum are biting on a piece of crawler fished just off the bottom in moderate current. . Last updated on 04/16/2026

Northern Pike - Fair
Comment: Comment: Cast chartreuse colored baits along shorelines and weed edges to hook a post-spawn northern pike. Last updated on 04/09/2026

Sauger - Slow
Comment: Try live minnows to entice the bite. With higher water coming down, look for fish to move off to slack current downstream. Last updated on 04/09/2026

Smallmouth Bass - Good
Comment: Cast inline spinners along the rocks in areas with moderate current to catch feeding smallmouth bass. . Last updated on 04/23/2026

Walleye - Slow
Comment: Try live minnows to entice the bite. With higher water coming down, look for fish to move off to slack current downstream. Last updated on 04/09/2026

White Bass - Fair
Comment: Cast an inline spinner in areas with current where white bass are chasing minnows. . Last updated on 04/16/2026

White Crappie - Slow
Comment: Try small jigs tipped with a live minnow in the warmer water of backwaters and along docks in side channels and protected marina areas. Last updated on 05/07/2026

Yellow Perch - Slow
Comment: Reports of a few perch biting before the rain and rise in water levels. Use jigs tipped with live minnows in off-current areas. Last updated on 04/09/2026


  • Water Temperature (°F): 59.0
  • Ramp Condition: Useable
  • Comments: Water level is 618.6 feet at the Lynxville dam and is expected to remain there before gradually receding next week. Sny Magill landing road has reopened, but docks are not in yet. Water clarity is stained with debris floating in the channel. . Last updated on 05/07/2026
Black Crappie - Fair
Comment: Try small jigs tipped with a live minnow in the warmer water of backwaters and along docks in side channels and protected marina areas. Last updated on 05/07/2026

Channel Catfish - Fair
Comment: Expect the catfish bite to pick up as water temperatures rise into the 60s. Try a bit of crawler fished off the bottom. Last updated on 05/07/2026

Freshwater Drum - Good
Comment: Freshwater drum are biting on a piece of crawler fished just off the bottom in moderate current. . Last updated on 04/16/2026

Northern Pike - Fair
Comment: Comment: Cast chartreuse colored baits along shorelines and weed edges to hook a post-spawn northern pike. Last updated on 04/09/2026

Sauger - Slow
Comment: Try live minnows to entice the bite. With higher water coming down, look for fish to move off to slack current downstream. Last updated on 04/09/2026

Smallmouth Bass - Good
Comment: Cast inline spinners along the rocks in areas with moderate current to catch feeding smallmouth bass. . Last updated on 04/23/2026

Walleye - Slow
Comment: Try live minnows to entice the bite. With higher water coming down, look for fish to move off to slack current downstream. Last updated on 04/09/2026

White Bass - Fair
Comment: Cast an inline spinner in areas with current where white bass are chasing minnows. . Last updated on 04/16/2026

White Crappie - Slow
Comment: Try small jigs tipped with a live minnow in the warmer water of backwaters and along docks in side channels and protected marina areas. . Last updated on 05/07/2026


  • Water Temperature (°F): 59.0
  • Ramp Condition: Useable
  • Comments: Water level has fallen to 10.2 feet at the Lock and Dam below Guttenberg and is expected to remain steady this week. When the lock gates are out, look for fish to move away from the dam to slack water. Try fishing the downstream current seams off the main channel. Water clarity is stained with some trees and debris floating through the dam. Last updated on 05/07/2026
Black Crappie - Slow
Comment: Try small jigs tipped with a live minnow in the warmer water of backwaters and along docks in side channels and protected marina areas. . Last updated on 05/07/2026

Channel Catfish - Fair
Comment: Expect the catfish bite to pick up as water temperatures rise into the 60s. Try a bit of crawler fished off the bottom. Last updated on 05/07/2026

Freshwater Drum - Good
Comment: Freshwater drum are biting on a piece of crawler fished just off the bottom in moderate current. . Last updated on 04/16/2026

Northern Pike - Fair
Comment: Cast chartreuse colored baits along shorelines and weed edges to hook a post-spawn northern pike. Last updated on 04/09/2026

Sauger - Slow
Comment: Try live minnows to entice the bite. With higher water coming down, look for fish to move off to slack current downstream. Last updated on 04/09/2026

Smallmouth Bass - Good
Comment: Cast inline spinners along the rocks in areas with moderate current to catch feeding smallmouth bass. . Last updated on 04/23/2026

Walleye - Slow
Comment: Try live minnows to entice the bite. With higher water coming down, look for fish to move off to slack current downstream. Last updated on 04/09/2026

White Bass - Fair
Comment: Cast an inline spinner in areas with current where white bass are chasing minnows. . Last updated on 04/16/2026

White Crappie - Slow
Comment: Try small jigs tipped with a live minnow in the warmer water of backwaters and along docks in side channels and protected marina areas. . Last updated on 05/07/2026


Decorah Management District (Northeast Region)

  • Contact Person: Caleb Schnitzler - 563-382-8324
  • Comments: Conditions will be more seasonal through the weekend. Daytime temperatures will each into the 60s with overnight lows in the 40s. Area river levels are normalizing and clearing. The amount of rain on Thursday evening may affect water quality. Stocking calendars for the 2026 season are available on the DNR Trout Fishing website. Last updated on 04/23/2026
  • Water Temperature (°F):
  • Ramp Condition: Not applicable
  • Comments: Catchable trout stocking season is in full swing. Fourth turkey hunting season runs through May 17. Avoid wearing red, white, or blue colors when walking to your favorite trout stream. Last updated on 05/07/2026
Brook Trout - Slow
Comment: Skinny water with dense beds of aquatic vegetation to hide in is a brook trout's favorite hangout. Currents in tight runs around rocks can pull your line and make your fly look unnatural. Use a reach cast to lay the line across the current to get a few extra seconds of drift. Last updated on 05/07/2026

Brown Trout - Good
Comment: Early spring hatches often feature smaller insects. Drop one hook size or use a smaller fly if you are getting rises, but no hookups. Last updated on 05/07/2026

Rainbow Trout - Excellent
Comment: Freshly stocked rainbows hungry for a hook tipped with small piece of worm, cheese, or dough ball will fill a limit quickly. For anglers interested in catch and release, use flies imitating small crustaceans, midges, mayfly larvae, or caddis flies. Last updated on 05/07/2026


  • Water Temperature (°F):
  • Ramp Condition: Useable
  • Comments: Water levels are falling with improved clarity. Water temperature is in the 50s. Last updated on 05/07/2026
Channel Catfish - Good
Comment: Use a hook with a dead chub, fresh dead minnow, or stink bait fished on the bottom. Last updated on 05/07/2026

Smallmouth Bass - Fair
Comment: Find smallies in off-channel areas. Use a small jig or crankbait fished near the bottom. Last updated on 05/07/2026

Walleye - Good
Comment: Use a jig with a live minnow about a foot off the bottom in an off channel area or back eddy. Last updated on 05/07/2026

White Sucker - Good
Comment: Use a jig tipped with a worm fished on bottom. Last updated on 05/07/2026


  • Water Temperature (°F):
  • Ramp Condition: Not applicable
  • Comments: Catchable trout stocking season is in full swing. Fourth turkey hunting season runs through May 17. Avoid wearing red, white, or blue colors when walking to your favorite trout stream. Last updated on 05/07/2026
Brook Trout - Slow
Comment: Skinny water with dense beds of aquatic vegetation to hide in is a brook trout's favorite hangout. Currents in tight runs around rocks can pull your line and make your fly look unnatural. Use a reach cast to lay the line across the current to get a few extra seconds of drift. Last updated on 05/07/2026

Brown Trout - Good
Comment: Early spring hatches often feature smaller insects. Drop one hook size or use a smaller fly if you are getting rises, but no hookups. Last updated on 05/07/2026

Rainbow Trout - Excellent
Comment: Freshly stocked rainbows hungry for a hook tipped with small piece of worm, cheese, or dough ball will fill a limit quickly. For anglers interested in catch and release, use flies imitating small crustaceans, midges, mayfly larvae, or caddis flies. Last updated on 05/07/2026


  • Water Temperature (°F):
  • Ramp Condition: Not applicable
  • Comments: Catchable trout stocking season is in full swing. Fourth turkey hunting season runs through May 17. Avoid wearing red, white, or blue colors when walking to your favorite trout stream. Last updated on 05/07/2026
Brown Trout - Good
Comment: Early spring hatches often feature smaller insects. Drop one hook size or use a smaller fly if you are getting rises, but no hookups. Last updated on 05/07/2026

Rainbow Trout - Excellent
Comment: Freshly stocked rainbows hungry for a hook tipped with small piece of worm, cheese, or dough ball will fill a limit quickly. For anglers interested in catch and release, use flies imitating small crustaceans, midges, mayfly larvae, or caddis flies. Last updated on 05/07/2026


  • Water Temperature (°F):
  • Ramp Condition: Useable
  • Comments: Water clarity is improving. Water temperatures is in the 50s. Last updated on 05/07/2026
Black Crappie - Good
Comment: Try a jig head tipped with a minnow or plastic jig fished from shore. Last updated on 05/07/2026

Bluegill - Fair
Comment: Gills come in shore toward evening to find food near downed logs or trees. Downed logs provide food for aquatic insects and small crustaceans, favorite treats for bluegills, and a safe place to escape predators. Last updated on 05/07/2026

Largemouth Bass - Fair
Comment: Bass are nesting in shallow water. Use a spinner or crankbait with a slow retrieve from shore. Last updated on 05/07/2026


  • Water Temperature (°F):
  • Ramp Condition: Useable
  • Comments: Water clarity is excellent. Best bite is in the morning and evening. Last updated on 05/07/2026
Black Crappie - Good
Comment: Find crappie suspended. Try a small spinner or crankbait with a slow or varied retrieval. Last updated on 05/07/2026

Bluegill - Fair
Comment: Gills come in shore toward evening to find food near downed logs or trees. Downed logs provide food for aquatic insects and small crustaceans, favorite treats for bluegills, and a safe place to escape predators. Last updated on 05/07/2026

Largemouth Bass - Fair
Comment: With warmer water, bass are starting to make nests near shore. Use a crankbait or a spinner retrieved slowly. Last updated on 05/07/2026

Northern Pike - Fair
Comment: Pike hang in weedy areas stalking prey. Use a spoon or hair jig to tease this feisty fish. Last updated on 05/07/2026


  • Water Temperature (°F):
  • Ramp Condition: Not applicable
  • Comments: Catchable trout stocking season is in full swing. Fourth turkey hunting season runs through May 17. Avoid wearing red, white, or blue colors when walking to your favorite trout stream. Last updated on 05/07/2026
Brown Trout - Good
Comment: Early spring hatches often feature smaller insects. Drop one hook size or use a smaller fly if you are getting rises, but no hookups. Last updated on 05/07/2026

Rainbow Trout - Excellent
Comment: Freshly stocked rainbows hungry for a hook tipped with small piece of worm, cheese, or dough ball will fill a limit quickly. For anglers interested in catch and release, use flies imitating small crustaceans, midges, mayfly larvae, or caddis flies. Last updated on 05/07/2026


  • Water Temperature (°F):
  • Ramp Condition: Useable
  • Comments: Water levels are falling with improved clarity. Water temperatures are in the 50s. Last updated on 05/07/2026
Smallmouth Bass - Fair
Comment: N/A

Walleye - Good
Comment: Use a jig with a live minnow about a foot off the bottom in an off channel area or back eddy. Last updated on 05/07/2026

White Sucker - Excellent
Comment: The sucker bite is on with temperatures in the mid to upper 50s. Use a hook or jig tipped with a nightcrawler fished on the bottom. Last updated on 05/07/2026


  • Water Temperature (°F):
  • Ramp Condition: Useable
  • Comments: Water levels are falling with excellent clarity. Water temperature is in the 50s. Last updated on 05/07/2026
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 05/07/2026

Walleye - Fair
Comment: Use a jig with a live minnow about a foot off the bottom in an off channel area. Try fishing deeper or later in day on clear days. Last updated on 05/07/2026

White Sucker - Excellent
Comment: The sucker bite is on with water temperatures in the mid-50s. Use a jig tipped with a worm fished on the bottom. Last updated on 05/07/2026


  • Water Temperature (°F):
  • Ramp Condition: Useable
  • Comments: Fish activity slowed as the air temperatures stay cool. Try fishing over structure or shallower areas toward evening. Last updated on 05/07/2026
Black Crappie - Fair
Comment: Try a jig head tipped with a minnow or plastic jig from shoreline. Last updated on 05/07/2026

Bluegill - Fair
Comment: Bluegill bite slowed as the water temperatures cool. Continue to use small jigs tipped with a waxworm or spike. Last updated on 05/07/2026

Channel Catfish - Good
Comment: Channel catfish are hitting worms or dead chubs fished off bottom. Last updated on 05/07/2026

Largemouth Bass - Good
Comment: Bass are hitting spinner baits near structure about 2 to 3 feet below surface. Last updated on 05/07/2026


  • Water Temperature (°F):
  • Ramp Condition: Not applicable
  • Comments: Catchable trout stocking season is in full swing. Fourth turkey hunting season runs through May 17. Avoid wearing red, white, or blue colors when walking to your favorite trout stream. Last updated on 05/07/2026
Brook Trout - Slow
Comment: Skinny water with dense beds of aquatic vegetation to hide in is a brook trout's favorite hangout. Currents in tight runs around rocks can pull your line and make your fly look unnatural. Use a reach cast to lay the line across the current to get a few extra seconds of drift. Last updated on 05/07/2026

Brown Trout - Good
Comment: Early spring hatches often feature smaller insects. Drop one hook size or use a smaller fly if you are getting rises, but no hookups. Last updated on 05/07/2026

Rainbow Trout - Excellent
Comment: Freshly stocked rainbows hungry for a hook tipped with small piece of worm, cheese, or dough ball will fill a limit quickly. For anglers interested in catch and release, use flies imitating small crustaceans, midges, mayfly larvae, or caddis flies. Last updated on 05/07/2026


Manchester Management District (Northeast Region)

  • Contact Person: Dan Kirby - 563-927-3276
  • Comments: Interior rivers are falling with good water clarity for fishing. Water temperatures are in the 50s; fishing should improve with higher temperatures. Anglers are catching catfish, walleye and smallmouth bass on the Cedar River and Maquoketa River. Anglers are starting to pick up some crappie on the lakes in and around Cedar Falls/Waterloo area and in Lake Delhi. Trout streams in Clayton, Delaware, Dubuque and Jackson counties are in excellent condition; we have received many good reports on trout fishing. Contact your local area bait and tackle shops for the most up-to-date reports. Last updated on 05/07/2026
  • Water Temperature (°F):
  • Ramp Condition: Not applicable
  • Comments: Use smaller crankbaits or flashy mepps spinner baits. Last updated on 05/07/2026
Rainbow Trout - Good
Comment: Use small jigs, smaller crankbaits or flashy mepps spinner baits. Last updated on 05/07/2026


  • Water Temperature (°F):
  • Ramp Condition: Not applicable
  • Comments: Anglers are catching Rainbow Trout and Brown Trout. Last updated on 05/07/2026
Brown Trout - Fair
Comment: Use crankbaits or nightcrawlers. Last updated on 05/07/2026

Rainbow Trout - Good
Comment: Try small jigs or flashy mepps spinner baits. Last updated on 05/07/2026


  • Water Temperature (°F):
  • Ramp Condition: Not applicable
  • Comments: Anglers are catching both Rainbow Trout and Brown Trout. Last updated on 05/07/2026
Brown Trout - Fair
Comment: Try matching the hatch with the recent onset of warmer weather. Spin cast fishing has been good with casting little crankbaits as well. Last updated on 05/07/2026

Rainbow Trout - Good
Comment: Use smaller jigs or flashy mepps spinner baits. Last updated on 05/07/2026


  • Water Temperature (°F):
  • Ramp Condition: Useable
  • Comments: Anglers are catching crappie out of Big Woods Lake. Mothers' Day is traditionally a great day for catching crappie with family. Last updated on 05/07/2026
Black Crappie - Fair
Comment: Try locating structure using electronics to find fish. Use a live minnow under a slip bobber or jigging flashy hair jigs or tube jigs. Last updated on 05/07/2026


  • Water Temperature (°F):
  • Ramp Condition: Useable
  • Comments: The Cedar River is currently falling with good water clarity. Anglers are catching channel catfish, walleye, smallmouth bass and some crappie. Last updated on 05/07/2026
Black Crappie - Fair
Comment: N/A

Channel Catfish - Fair
Comment: Use fresh cut bait, dead baits, or nightcrawlers. Last updated on 05/07/2026

Northern Pike - Fair
Comment: Cast and retrieve flashy spoons or try a live chub or shiner under a bobber near slack water areas. Last updated on 05/07/2026

Smallmouth Bass - Fair
Comment: Cast and retrieve jigs with plastics tipped with or without a live minnow or nightcrawler. Last updated on 05/07/2026

Walleye - Fair
Comment: Cast and retrieve jigs with plastics tipped with or without a live minnow or nightcrawler. Present a slower retrieve with the cooler water temperatures if you are casting crankbaits. Last updated on 05/07/2026


  • Water Temperature (°F):
  • Ramp Condition: Not applicable
  • Comments: Trout stocking scheduled for May 2026 at Dalton Pond has been canceled. A bridge used to access the trout fishing destination is closed due to structural deterioration. The Iowa DNR is gathering cost estimates and preliminary plans to determine next steps at Dalton Pond. Local media outlets and this weekly report will be updated with developments. Dalton Pond is currently accessible only as a walk-in fishery. Last updated on 05/07/2026
Rainbow Trout - Slow
Comment: N/A


  • Water Temperature (°F):
  • Ramp Condition: Not applicable
  • Comments: Trout streams in Delaware County are in excellent condition. A recent sample on Spring Branch Creek showed good numbers of quality sized brown trout at the fish hatchery. There have been good reports at Richmond Springs within Backbone Park. Last updated on 05/07/2026
Brown Trout - Good
Comment: Try matching the hatch with the recent onset of warmer weather. Spin cast fishing has been good with casting little crankbaits as well. Last updated on 05/07/2026


  • Water Temperature (°F):
  • Ramp Condition: Not applicable
  • Comments: Trout streams in Dubuque County are in excellent condition. Catfish Creek within the upper end of Swiss Valley Park is a very popular area for both rainbow and brown trout. Last updated on 05/07/2026
Brown Trout - Fair
Comment: Try matching the hatch with the recent onset of warmer weather. Spin cast fishing has been good along with casting little crankbaits. Last updated on 05/07/2026

Rainbow Trout - Good
Comment: Use smaller crankbaits or flashy mepps spinner baits. Last updated on 05/07/2026


  • Water Temperature (°F):
  • Ramp Condition: Not applicable
  • Comments: Heritage Pond was stocked with rainbow trout on April 25th. You need a valid fishing license and pay the trout fee to fish for or possess trout. . Last updated on 05/07/2026
Rainbow Trout - Fair
Comment: Crankbaits, spinners including Rooster Tails and Mepps, or nightcrawlers fished on the bottom are recommended to catch trout at Heritage Pond. You need a valid fishing license and pay the trout fee to fish for or possess trout. Last updated on 05/07/2026


  • Water Temperature (°F):
  • Ramp Condition: Not applicable
  • Comments: Trout streams in Jackson County are in excellent condition. Last updated on 05/07/2026
Brown Trout - Good
Comment: Try matching the hatch with the recent onset of warmer weather. Spin cast fishing has been good along with casting little crankbaits. Last updated on 05/07/2026

Rainbow Trout - Good
Comment: Try smaller crankbaits or flashy mepps spinner baits. . Last updated on 04/30/2026


  • Water Temperature (°F):
  • Ramp Condition: Useable
  • Comments: Water clarity is excellent. Water temperature is in the 50s. Crappie and bass fishing is fair, but is improving as water temperatures rise. Last updated on 05/07/2026
Black Crappie - Fair
Comment: N/A

Largemouth Bass - Fair
Comment: N/A

Smallmouth Bass - Fair
Comment: N/A


  • Water Temperature (°F):
  • Ramp Condition: Not applicable
  • Comments: The Maquoketa River is falling with good water clarity. Anglers are catching some channel catfish, smallmouth bass and walleye. Last updated on 05/07/2026
Smallmouth Bass - Fair
Comment: Cast and retrieve jigs with plastics tipped with or without a live minnow or nightcrawler. Last updated on 05/07/2026

Walleye - Fair
Comment: Cast and retrieve jigs with plastics tipped with or without a live minnow or nightcrawler. Present a slower retrieve with the cooler water temperatures if you are casting crankbaits. Last updated on 05/07/2026


  • Water Temperature (°F):
  • Ramp Condition: Not applicable
  • Comments: North Prairie Lake was stocked with rainbow trout on Saturday, April 25th. You need a valid fishing license and pay the trout fee to fish for or possess trout. Last updated on 05/07/2026
Rainbow Trout - Fair
Comment: Use smaller crankbaits or flashy mepps spinner baits. Nightcrawlers on a lindy rig will work, too. You need a valid fishing license and pay the trout fee to fish for or possess trout. Last updated on 05/07/2026


  • Water Temperature (°F):
  • Ramp Condition: Not applicable
  • Comments: Anglers are catching trout at Richmond Springs in Backbone State Park. Last updated on 05/07/2026
Rainbow Trout - Good
Comment: Use small jigs or flashy mepps spinner baits. Last updated on 05/07/2026


  • Water Temperature (°F):
  • Ramp Condition: Not applicable
  • Comments: Falling river levels with good water clarity. No fishing reports; conditions are good and improving for bass, catfish, and walleye. Last updated on 05/07/2026
There are no active fish reports for this location


  • Water Temperature (°F):
  • Ramp Condition: Not applicable
  • Comments: N/A
Smallmouth Bass - Fair
Comment: Cast and retrieve jigs with plastics tipped with or without a live minnow or nightcrawler. Last updated on 05/07/2026

Walleye - Status Unsure
Comment: Cast and retrieve jigs with plastics tipped with or without a live minnow or nightcrawler. Present a slower retrieve with the cooler water temperatures if you are casting crankbaits. Last updated on 05/07/2026


Black Hawk Management District (Northwest Region)

  • Contact Person: Ben Wallace - 712-657-2638
  • Comments: Shore fishing is productive on many area lakes. Water temperatures are around 60 degrees. Last updated on 05/07/2026
  • Water Temperature (°F): 57.0
  • Ramp Condition: Useable
  • Comments: N/A
There are no active fish reports for this location


  • Water Temperature (°F): 58.0
  • Ramp Condition: Useable
  • Comments: N/A
Black Crappie - Fair
Comment: As water temperatures warm back up and start to stabilize in the 60s, look for crappie action from shore to pick up. Try anywhere in Town Bay, near the fish house, and along Ice House Point shoreline. Last updated on 05/07/2026

Walleye - Good
Comment: Anglers are picking up fish by boat and from shore. Anglers are having success using a variety of baits: a slow retrieve with a crawler on a weighted jig or fished under a bobber, a leach under a bobber, a twister, and crankbaits. Popular places to fish include: Town Bay, along Ice House Point shoreline, North shore, and the east end near the outlet. Last updated on 05/07/2026


  • Water Temperature (°F):
  • Ramp Condition: Useable
  • Comments: All courtesy docks are in except for the North boat ramp dock. . Last updated on 05/07/2026
Black Crappie - Fair
Comment: As water temperatures slowly warm back up, look for crappie near woody structure along shore. Use a small minnow under a bobber or a small jig. Last updated on 05/07/2026

Walleye - Fair
Comment: N/A


  • Water Temperature (°F): 57.0
  • Ramp Condition: Useable
  • Comments: N/A
Walleye - Fair
Comment: The walleye bite has started to pick up. Use a twister, crankbait or leach under a bobber. Anglers have had success from the east shore, the marina, from boat near Stoney Point, and near the inlet. Last updated on 05/07/2026


Clear Lake Management District (Northwest Region)

  • Contact Person: Scott Grummer - 641-357-3517
  • Comments: For information on lakes and rivers in north central Iowa, contact Clear Lake Fish and Wildlife office. Last updated on 04/09/2026
  • Water Temperature (°F):
  • Ramp Condition: Useable
  • Comments: N/A
Black Crappie - Fair
Comment: Drift fish or troll small jigs in 4 to 8 feet of water along the north shore. Move to near shore woody structure in the afternoon as water temperatures rise. Last updated on 05/07/2026


  • Water Temperature (°F): 52.0
  • Ramp Condition: Useable
  • Comments: The lake is 1.08 inches above crest. Water clarity is 23 inches. Last updated on 05/07/2026
Black Crappie - Fair
Comment: Crappies are starting to move shallow. The bite will pick up as the water temperature rises. Best bite is late afternoon. . Last updated on 05/07/2026

Walleye - Good
Comment: Anglers are catching walleyes on a variety of baits. Last updated on 05/07/2026

Yellow Bass - Slow
Comment: Try small jigs tipped with bait. Best bite is afternoon on warmer days. Last updated on 04/30/2026


  • Water Temperature (°F):
  • Ramp Condition: Useable
  • Comments: N/A
Black Crappie - Fair
Comment: Drift fish or troll small jigs in 3 to 6 feet of water in the morning. Move to near shore woody structure in the afternoon. Last updated on 05/07/2026


  • Water Temperature (°F):
  • Ramp Condition: Useable
  • Comments: N/A
Black Crappie - Fair
Comment: N/A


  • Water Temperature (°F):
  • Ramp Condition: Useable
  • Comments: Water clarity is over 6 feet. Last updated on 05/07/2026
Largemouth Bass - Good
Comment: Try fishing near shore woody habitat or the edge of submerged vegetation. Slow presentations work best with the cool water temperatures. Last updated on 05/07/2026

Walleye - Slow
Comment: N/A

Yellow Perch - Slow
Comment: N/A


  • Water Temperature (°F):
  • Ramp Condition: Useable
  • Comments: N/A
Largemouth Bass - Good
Comment: Try fishing near the edge of submerged vegetation. Slow presentations work best with the cool water temperatures. Last updated on 05/07/2026

Yellow Perch - Slow
Comment: N/A


  • Water Temperature (°F):
  • Ramp Condition: Not applicable
  • Comments: River level is 5.76 feet. Last updated on 05/07/2026
Northern Pike - Slow
Comment: N/A


Spirit Lake Management District (Northwest Region)

  • Contact Person: Jed Siegwarth - 712-330-2542
  • Comments: Lake temperatures are in the mid- to upper 50s. Many fish species have started to move into shallower water; bites have been fairly good for most species. The walleye season is open on the Iowa Great Lakes. Last updated on 05/07/2026
  • Water Temperature (°F): 57.0
  • Ramp Condition: Useable
  • Comments: All ramps are open. . Last updated on 05/07/2026
Black Crappie - Fair
Comment: N/A

Bluegill - Good
Comment: Fishing has been good right off docks. . Last updated on 05/07/2026

Pumpkinseed - Good
Comment: N/A


  • Water Temperature (°F): 62.0
  • Ramp Condition: Useable
  • Comments: N/A
There are no active fish reports for this location


  • Water Temperature (°F): 60.0
  • Ramp Condition: Useable
  • Comments: Some anglers have been catching fish from shore. Last updated on 04/23/2026
Yellow Bass - Fair
Comment: N/A


  • Water Temperature (°F): 57.0
  • Ramp Condition: Useable
  • Comments: N/A
There are no active fish reports for this location


  • Water Temperature (°F): 55.0
  • Ramp Condition: Useable
  • Comments: Boat ramp docks are in. The channel at Templar Park boat ramp was cleared, allowing easier travel to and from the lake. Last updated on 05/07/2026
Black Crappie - Good
Comment: Anglers are using electronics to stay on top of fish. Try 1/16th and 1/32nd ounce jigs with a minnow or plastic. Last updated on 05/07/2026

Bluegill - Good
Comment: Many anglers have been successfully fishing from shore or from docks. A simple hook, worm and bobber setup is working for many. . Last updated on 05/07/2026

Yellow Perch - Good
Comment: Anglers are catching 9- to13- inch fish. Last updated on 05/07/2026


  • Water Temperature (°F): 54.0
  • Ramp Condition: Useable
  • Comments: All boat ramp docks are in and available for use. . Last updated on 05/07/2026
Bluegill - Good
Comment: Anglers are successfully catching fish off docks and in the canals. . Last updated on 05/07/2026

Largemouth Bass - Good
Comment: Anglers are fishing just off the end of docks. Most are using crank or chatter baits. . Last updated on 05/07/2026


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 03/04/2026
  • Water Temperature (°F): 63.0
  • Ramp Condition: Useable
  • Comments: Water remains clear (7+ feet). Curly-leaf beds are still developing. . Last updated on 05/07/2026
Black Crappie - Fair
Comment: Definite pattern: warm days the crappies are actively feeding on warm days, the bite slows back down with cooler weather. Look for them in 6-8 feet of water in the flooded timber. . Last updated on 05/07/2026

Largemouth Bass - Fair
Comment: Work the edges of the weed beds; anglers might also pick up a muskie. Last updated on 05/07/2026


  • Water Temperature (°F):
  • Ramp Condition: Useable
  • Comments: The Iowa River is holding steady at about 3/4 bank full. Last updated on 05/07/2026
Channel Catfish - Fair
Comment: Catfish bite is picking up a little since the water level stabilized. Use nightcrawlers and minnows for bait. Last updated on 05/07/2026


  • Water Temperature (°F): 62.0
  • Ramp Condition: Useable
  • Comments: Water temperature was 62 on Tuesday (5/5), it has fallen. Curly-leaf pondweeds are well established; some areas at the lower end of the lake were being treated to allow for shoreline access earlier this week. Should start seeing the die back in those areas in a few days. Last updated on 05/07/2026
Black Crappie - Fair
Comment: Not seeing many crappies in the shallow water this week or along the edges of the weed beds. Most have moved out to deeper water. Last updated on 05/07/2026

Bluegill - Fair
Comment: More bluegills are coming in shallow water, but have not seen any nest building yet. Worm and bobber along the edges of the weed beds works best. Last updated on 05/07/2026

Largemouth Bass - Fair
Comment: Haven't seen any nest building yet. The males are cruising the shallows (2-3 feet). Last updated on 05/07/2026


  • Water Temperature (°F): 60.0
  • Ramp Condition: Useable
  • Comments: Water levels have come up a few inches; the water is still fairly clear at about 3 feet. The water temperature on Thursday morning had dropped to 60 degrees down from 64-66 degrees last week. Last updated on 05/07/2026
Black Crappie - Fair
Comment: Crappie fishing last weekend was good; with a little sorting you could leave with a good batch of fish. They were in shallow hitting on small jigs worked slow. With the falling water temperatures, they have slowed down some but are still spawning. Last updated on 05/07/2026

Largemouth Bass - Fair
Comment: Not seeing any males setting up nesting territories yet, but they are cruising the shallows. Last updated on 05/07/2026


  • Water Temperature (°F): 64.0
  • Ramp Condition: Useable
  • Comments: Water clarity is about 4 feet; the water is starting to get green in color. Last updated on 05/07/2026
Black Crappie - Slow
Comment: Crappie fishing Tuesday (4/29) was slow with boats fishing over the habitat in 6 to 8 feet of water, just out from the rocky shorelines. The same places where they were catching them in good numbers just a couple of days before. Last updated on 04/29/2026

Largemouth Bass - Fair
Comment: Bass fishing continues in a familiar pattern: Warm and sunny: hit the tops of the long mounds across from the beach or along the rock shoreline in the sun with crankbaits. Cool and cloudy: work the steeper shorelines where they can stay closer to deeper water. Last updated on 04/29/2026


  • Water Temperature (°F): 60.0
  • Ramp Condition: Useable
  • Comments: Water clarity remains about 6 feet. Curly-leaf pondweed beds are "filling out" and should be attracting more fish to them, until they start naturally dying back later this summer. . Last updated on 05/07/2026
Black Crappie - Fair
Comment: The bite is better on sarm days; anglers start to catch crappie in numbers. The bite slows back down when the cool weather returns. Start looking for them in 6-8 feet of water out in the flooded timber. If the sun is out and its warm, start working in shallower. Last updated on 05/07/2026

Largemouth Bass - Fair
Comment: It's time to start working the outer edges of the developing weedbeds where the bass are hunting small bluegills and looking for spots to start building nests. Last updated on 04/29/2026


  • Water Temperature (°F):
  • Ramp Condition: Useable
  • Comments: The water level is holding at about 3 feet below bank full. Current speed is slowing down some. Last updated on 05/07/2026
Channel Catfish - Fair
Comment: Catfish on the river is starting to pick up mostly in the evenings before the night time temperatures start to cool the water back down. Use minnows or nightcrawlers for bait. Anglers are doing well using cutbait and nightcrawlers down river at Oakland Mills below the dam. Last updated on 05/07/2026


Macbride Management District (Southeast Region)

  • Contact Person: D. J. Vogeler or Chris Mack - 319-624-3615
  • Comments: N/A
  • Water Temperature (°F):
  • Ramp Condition: Useable
  • Comments: N/A
Channel Catfish - Fair
Comment: N/A

Flathead Catfish - Slow
Comment: N/A

Sauger - Fair
Comment: N/A

Walleye - Good
Comment: N/A


  • Water Temperature (°F):
  • Ramp Condition: Useable
  • Comments: N/A
Black Crappie - Fair
Comment: N/A

Largemouth Bass - Good
Comment: N/A

Redear Sunfish - Fair
Comment: N/A


  • Water Temperature (°F):
  • Ramp Condition: Useable
  • Comments: N/A
Black Crappie - Good
Comment: N/A

Bluegill - Fair
Comment: Try fishing along the rock shorelines. Last updated on 04/16/2026

Channel Catfish - Good
Comment: N/A

Green Sunfish - Fair
Comment: Try fishing along the rock shorelines. Last updated on 04/16/2026

White Crappie - Good
Comment: N/A


  • Water Temperature (°F):
  • Ramp Condition: Useable
  • Comments: Bathrooms and fish cleaning stations are open. Last updated on 04/30/2026
Black Crappie - Fair
Comment: N/A

Largemouth Bass - Good
Comment: N/A


  • Water Temperature (°F):
  • Ramp Condition: Not applicable
  • Comments: N/A
Rainbow Trout - Fair
Comment: You need a valid fishing license and pay the trout fee to fish for or possess trout. . Last updated on 04/30/2026


  • Water Temperature (°F):
  • Ramp Condition: Not applicable
  • Comments: N/A
Bluegill - Fair
Comment: N/A

Largemouth Bass - Fair
Comment: N/A


  • Water Temperature (°F):
  • Ramp Condition: Useable
  • Comments: N/A
White Crappie - Good
Comment: N/A


  • Water Temperature (°F):
  • Ramp Condition: Useable
  • Comments: N/A
Black Crappie - Fair
Comment: N/A

Largemouth Bass - Good
Comment: N/A

White Crappie - Fair
Comment: N/A


  • Water Temperature (°F):
  • Ramp Condition: Not applicable
  • Comments: N/A
Largemouth Bass - Good
Comment: N/A


  • Water Temperature (°F):
  • Ramp Condition: Useable
  • Comments: Most fish have moved up along shorelines getting ready to spawn. Last updated on 04/30/2026
Black Crappie - Slow
Comment: N/A

Bluegill - Good
Comment: Use small jig tipped with worm below a bobber along shore. Last updated on 04/30/2026

Largemouth Bass - Good
Comment: N/A

Redear Sunfish - Good
Comment: Use small jig tipped with worm below a bobber along shore. Last updated on 04/30/2026


  • Water Temperature (°F):
  • Ramp Condition: Useable
  • Comments: N/A
Black Crappie - Good
Comment: N/A

Bluegill - Good
Comment: N/A

Channel Catfish - Slow
Comment: N/A

Largemouth Bass - Good
Comment: N/A


  • Water Temperature (°F):
  • Ramp Condition: Useable
  • Comments: N/A
Black Crappie - Fair
Comment: N/A

Bluegill - Fair
Comment: N/A

Largemouth Bass - Good
Comment: N/A

Redear Sunfish - Fair
Comment: N/A


  • Water Temperature (°F):
  • Ramp Condition: Useable
  • Comments: N/A
Channel Catfish - Fair
Comment: N/A

Flathead Catfish - Slow
Comment: N/A

Walleye - Fair
Comment: N/A


  • Water Temperature (°F):
  • Ramp Condition: Useable
  • Comments: N/A
Channel Catfish - Fair
Comment: N/A

Flathead Catfish - Slow
Comment: N/A

Walleye - Fair
Comment: N/A


  • Water Temperature (°F):
  • Ramp Condition: Useable
  • Comments: Fish cleaning stations are open. Last updated on 04/30/2026
Largemouth Bass - Good
Comment: N/A

Spotted bass - Good
Comment: N/A

Walleye - Good
Comment: N/A

White Crappie - Good
Comment: N/A

Wiper (Hybrid Striped Bass) - Fair
Comment: N/A


  • Water Temperature (°F):
  • Ramp Condition: Not applicable
  • Comments: N/A
Rainbow Trout - Fair
Comment: You need a valid fishing license and pay the trout fee to fish for or possess trout. . Last updated on 04/30/2026


  • Water Temperature (°F):
  • Ramp Condition: Not recommended
  • Comments: N/A
Rainbow Trout - Fair
Comment: You need a valid fishing license and pay the trout fee to fish for or possess trout. . Last updated on 04/30/2026


  • Water Temperature (°F):
  • Ramp Condition: Not applicable
  • Comments: N/A
Rainbow Trout - Fair
Comment: You need a valid fishing license and pay the trout fee to fish for or possess trout. . Last updated on 04/30/2026


  • Water Temperature (°F):
  • Ramp Condition: Useable
  • Comments: The lake is now full. Recent survey shows largemouth bass up to 15-inches, bluegill up to 7.5-inches, redear up to 9-inches, and channel catfish up to 15-inches. Last updated on 04/30/2026
Bluegill - Good
Comment: N/A

Largemouth Bass - Good
Comment: N/A

Redear Sunfish - Fair
Comment: N/A


  • Water Temperature (°F):
  • Ramp Condition: Useable
  • Comments: Best bite is after sunset. Last updated on 05/06/2026
Black Crappie - Fair
Comment: N/A

Smallmouth Bass - Fair
Comment: N/A

Walleye - Good
Comment: N/A

Wiper (Hybrid Striped Bass) - Fair
Comment: N/A


  • Water Temperature (°F):
  • Ramp Condition: Useable
  • Comments: N/A
Largemouth Bass - Fair
Comment: N/A

Rainbow Trout - Fair
Comment: You need a valid fishing license and pay the trout fee to fish for or possess trout. Last updated on 05/06/2026


  • Water Temperature (°F):
  • Ramp Condition: Useable
  • Comments: N/A
Black Crappie - Fair
Comment: Try fishing around vegetation and shoreline brush piles. Last updated on 04/30/2026

Bluegill - Fair
Comment: N/A

Largemouth Bass - Fair
Comment: N/A

Redear Sunfish - Fair
Comment: N/A

Walleye - Slow
Comment: Try fishing along wind-blown shorelines. Last updated on 04/30/2026


  • Water Temperature (°F):
  • Ramp Condition: Useable
  • Comments: N/A
Channel Catfish - Fair
Comment: N/A

Sauger - Slow
Comment: N/A

Smallmouth Bass - Fair
Comment: N/A

Walleye - Good
Comment: N/A


Rathbun Management District (Southeast Region)

  • Contact Person: Rathbun Fish Hatchery personnel - 641-647-2406
  • Comments: N/A
  • Water Temperature (°F):
  • Ramp Condition: Useable
  • Comments: N/A
Bluegill - Status Unsure
Comment: Bluegills will start to move shallow with warmer water temperatures; use small jigs. Last updated on 04/30/2026

Largemouth Bass - Status Unsure
Comment: Target rip-rapped shorelines with plastics. Last updated on 04/30/2026


  • Water Temperature (°F):
  • Ramp Condition: Useable
  • Comments: N/A
Largemouth Bass - Status Unsure
Comment: Target largemouth along the face of the dam and around the fishing jetties. Last updated on 04/30/2026


  • Water Temperature (°F):
  • Ramp Condition: Useable
  • Comments: N/A
Bluegill - Slow
Comment: Bluegills will move shallow ss the water temperature warms; use small jigs. Last updated on 04/16/2026

Largemouth Bass - Fair
Comment: Target the brush piles with plastics or along the shoreline with spinnerbaits. Last updated on 04/09/2026


  • Water Temperature (°F): 61.0
  • Ramp Condition: Useable
  • Comments: Lake level is 905.55 msl; recreation pool is 904 msl. Boat ramps are open and docks are installed. Lake Rathbun contains zebra mussels; clean, drain and dry your boat before going to another water body. Last updated on 05/07/2026
Walleye - Status Unsure
Comment: Walleyes are post-spawn. Last updated on 04/16/2026

White Crappie - Slow
Comment: Crappies are slowly making their way closer to shore as the water warms up. Try jigs tipped with a minnow. Last updated on 04/30/2026


Boone Management District (Southwest Region)

  • Contact Person: Andy Otting - 515-204-5885
  • Comments: Crappie fishing has picked up in many Central Iowa lakes and ponds. It will continue to get better into the middle of May. Last updated on 05/06/2026
  • Water Temperature (°F):
  • Ramp Condition: Not applicable
  • Comments: N/A
Rainbow Trout - Fair
Comment: Trout will bite through May. Cast small jigs with plastics, in-line spinners, spoons, blade baits or live baits, such as waxworms, under floats. You need a valid fishing license and pay the trout fee to fish for or possess trout. Last updated on 04/30/2026


  • Water Temperature (°F): 60.0
  • Ramp Condition: Useable
  • Comments: N/A
Black Crappie - Fair
Comment: The peak of the Crappie spawn is still ahead. Start by fishing in 5-10 feet of water near wood with live minnows. The best crappie fishing will likely be the second and third week of May. Last updated on 05/06/2026

Walleye - Fair
Comment: Try jigging or trolling in 10 to 20 feet of water during the day near humps, points and creek channel drop-offs. Catch walleye shallow from shore in the evenings near and after sunset on rocky and sandy shorelines. Cast 1/8oz to 1/4oz jigs tipped with twister tail, straight tail or paddletail swimbaits, or, live bait under lighted floats. Last updated on 04/23/2026


  • Water Temperature (°F):
  • Ramp Condition: Not applicable
  • Comments: River levels have come down, improving fishing conditions. Last updated on 04/23/2026
White Bass - Fair
Comment: White Bass are moving up the river with the high water. Catch White Bass below Scott Street and Center Street casting shad and shiner imitating plastics and blade baits. Last updated on 04/15/2026


  • Water Temperature (°F):
  • Ramp Condition: Not applicable
  • Comments: River conditions have improved. Last updated on 04/23/2026
Channel Catfish - Fair
Comment: Use cut bait or stink baits fished in slower current near log piles and treefalls. . Last updated on 04/23/2026

Walleye - Fair
Comment: Catch Walleye off the main current where the substrate is mostly rock or cobble. Cast jigs with twister tails, swimbaits, straight tail baits or live baits. Last updated on 04/23/2026


  • Water Temperature (°F):
  • Ramp Condition: Useable
  • Comments: N/A
White Crappie - Good
Comment: Crappie are moving shallow for their spawning period. Cast plastics or minnows under floats near rip-rap, rock, and habitat added last summer. Find a habitat location map on the Army Corps of Engineer's Lake Red Rock website under Fishing Information. Last updated on 04/30/2026


  • Water Temperature (°F):
  • Ramp Condition: Not applicable
  • Comments: N/A
White Crappie - Good
Comment: Catch crappie shallow near rip-rap and wood casting small plastics or live minnows under floats. Last updated on 04/30/2026


  • Water Temperature (°F):
  • Ramp Condition: Not applicable
  • Comments: N/A
Rainbow Trout - Fair
Comment: Trout will bite through much of May. Cast small jigs with plastics, in-line spinners, spoons, blade baits or live baits, such as waxworms, under floats. You need a valid fishing license and pay the trout fee to fish for or possess trout. Last updated on 04/30/2026


Cold Springs Management District (Southwest Region)

  • Contact Person: Mark Boucher or John Lorenzen - 712-769-2587
  • Comments: Contact the Cold Springs office with any questions about fishing in the southwest district. Last updated on 04/07/2026
  • Water Temperature (°F):
  • Ramp Condition: Useable
  • Comments: Cold Springs Lake was drawn-down and renovated in August 2025. The lake is filling and fish have been restocked. Anglers can expect good fishing again by 2028. Last updated on 05/07/2026
There are no active fish reports for this location


  • Water Temperature (°F): 62.0
  • Ramp Condition: Useable
  • Comments: N/A
Black Crappie - Fair
Comment: Cast small jigs around the jetties to catch 10-inch black crappie. Last updated on 05/07/2026

Channel Catfish - Fair
Comment: Use shad sides on the windy shoreline to catch channel catfish of all sizes. Last updated on 04/23/2026


  • Water Temperature (°F): 62.0
  • Ramp Condition: Useable
  • Comments: The algae has been treated in the pontoon area. Last updated on 05/07/2026
Black Crappie - Slow
Comment: N/A

Bluegill - Fair
Comment: Crappie anglers are picking up a few bluegills in the pontoon arm. Last updated on 04/23/2026

Channel Catfish - Fair
Comment: Cast cut bait on the roadbed in the south arm of the lake. Last updated on 05/07/2026


  • Water Temperature (°F):
  • Ramp Condition: Useable
  • Comments: N/A
Black Crappie - Slow
Comment: N/A

Channel Catfish - Fair
Comment: Cast cut bait on the windy shoreline. Last updated on 04/23/2026


  • Water Temperature (°F):
  • Ramp Condition: Useable
  • Comments: N/A
Black Crappie - Slow
Comment: The crappie bite has slowed with the cooler temperatures. Last updated on 05/07/2026

Bluegill - Slow
Comment: Crappie anglers are catching a few big bluegills around the jetties. Last updated on 05/07/2026

Largemouth Bass - Good
Comment: Shore anglers are catching largemouth bass around the jetties and in shallow brush piles. Last updated on 04/16/2026


Mt. Ayr Management District (Southwest Region)

  • Contact Person: Andy Jansen - 641-464-3108
  • Comments: Water temperature is in the low 60s in most Mount Ayr district lakes. Last updated on 04/30/2026
  • Water Temperature (°F):
  • Ramp Condition: Useable
  • Comments: Docks are in at all boat ramps. Last updated on 04/30/2026
Largemouth Bass - Fair
Comment: Catch Largemouth Bass up to 18-inches with finesse plastics along rocky shoreline areas. Last updated on 04/23/2026


  • Water Temperature (°F):
  • Ramp Condition: Useable
  • Comments: Docks are in at the main and bait shop ramps. Last updated on 05/07/2026
Black Crappie - Fair
Comment: Catch Crappie up to 11-inches with jigs or minnows fished along mainlake points or along the creek channel. Last updated on 04/30/2026

Largemouth Bass - Fair
Comment: Catch Largemouth Bass of all sizes using finesse plastics along rocky shoreline areas. Last updated on 04/23/2026


  • Water Temperature (°F):
  • Ramp Condition: Useable
  • Comments: Lake level is about 5.5 feet below normal pool as of April 30. Last updated on 05/07/2026
Black Crappie - Slow
Comment: Catch crappie of all sizes using jigs or minnows fished along the creek channel. Last updated on 05/07/2026


  • Water Temperature (°F):
  • Ramp Condition: Useable
  • Comments: Docks are in at the main ramp. Last updated on 05/07/2026
Black Crappie - Fair
Comment: Catch Crappie up to 10-inches using jigs or minnows fished along the creek channel. Last updated on 04/30/2026

Largemouth Bass - Fair
Comment: Catch Largemouth Bass up to 19-inches with finesse plastics along rocky shoreline areas. Last updated on 05/07/2026