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Bellevue Management District (Mississippi River Region)

  • Contact Person: Dave Bierman - 563-872-5495
  • Comments: Mississippi River backwater ice is good across the district. 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 because most boat ramps are iced in. Warmer weather in the forecast may improve ramp conditions; call your local DNR Fisheries office or bait shops for the latest information. Last updated on 02/05/2026
  • Ice Condition: Fishable
  • Water Temperature (°F): 32.0
  • Ramp Condition: Not recommended
  • Comments: Water level is around 5.4 feet at the Dubuque tailwater and is forecast to remain steady. Ice conditions are good. Remain vigilant when crossing areas with even a little flow as ice depths can change in a matter of just a few steps. Warmer weather in the forecast may change boat ramp conditions; call your local bait shops for the latest information. Last updated on 02/05/2026
Black Crappie - Fair
Comment: If you downsize your gear and are patient, you can catch some crappie. Focus your efforts on the newly renovated backwater lakes. Last updated on 02/05/2026

Bluegill - Fair
Comment: Downsize your ice jigs and plastics; expect to do some sorting. The evening bite has been fair. Focus your efforts on the newly renovated backwater lakes. Last updated on 02/05/2026

Sauger - Status Unsure
Comment: Warmer weather in the forecast may improve ramp conditions but ice flows could be problematic. Call your local bait shops for the latest information. Last updated on 02/05/2026

Walleye - Status Unsure
Comment: Warmer weather in the forecast may improve ramp conditions but ice flows could be problematic. Call your local bait shops for the latest information. Last updated on 02/05/2026


  • Ice Condition: Fishable
  • Water Temperature (°F): 32.0
  • Ramp Condition: Not recommended
  • Comments: Water level is around 5.7 feet at the Bellevue tailwater. Backwater ice conditions are good across the district. 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 because most boat ramps are currently iced in. Warmer weather in the forecast may improve ramp conditions; call your local DNR Fisheries office for the latest information. Last updated on 02/05/2026
Black Crappie - Slow
Comment: Downsize your jigs and plastics; the bite has been slow. Last updated on 01/29/2026

Bluegill - Fair
Comment: Downsize your ice jigs and plastics; expect to do some sorting. The evening bite has been fair. Last updated on 02/05/2026

Sauger - Status Unsure
Comment: Warmer weather in the forecast may improve ramp conditions but ice flows could be problematic. Call your local DNR Fisheries office for the latest information. Last updated on 02/05/2026

Walleye - Status Unsure
Comment: Warmer weather in the forecast may improve ramp conditions but ice flows could be problematic. Call your local DNR Fisheries office for the latest information. Last updated on 02/05/2026

White Crappie - Slow
Comment: Downsize your jigs and plastics; the bite has been slow. Last updated on 01/29/2026


  • Ice Condition: Fishable
  • Water Temperature (°F): 32.0
  • Ramp Condition: Not recommended
  • Comments: Water level is around 4.9 feet at Lock and Dam 13 and is forecast to remain steady. Expect ice flows in the tailwaters and at boat ramps if they open up with the warmer weather in the forecast. Be cautious when crossing areas with even a little flow if you are ice fishing. Last updated on 02/05/2026
Black Crappie - Slow
Comment: Downsize your jigs and plastics as much as you can. Many anglers have been targeting the Cattail Slough area. Last updated on 02/05/2026

Bluegill - Fair
Comment: Downsize your ice jigs and plastics; expect to do some sorting. The evening bite has been the most consistent. Last updated on 02/05/2026

Sauger - Status Unsure
Comment: Warmer weather in the forecast may improve ramp conditions but ice flows could be problematic. Call your local DNR Fisheries office or bait shops for the latest information. Last updated on 02/05/2026

Walleye - Status Unsure
Comment: Warmer weather in the forecast may improve ramp conditions but ice flows could be problematic. Call your local DNR Fisheries office or bait shops for the latest information. Last updated on 02/05/2026

White Crappie - Slow
Comment: Downsize your jigs and plastics as much as you can. Many anglers have been targeting the Cattail Slough area. Last updated on 02/05/2026


  • Ice Condition: None
  • Water Temperature (°F): 34.0
  • Ramp Condition: Useable
  • Comments: Water level is around 4.4 feet at Lock and Dam 14 and will remain fairly steady. Last updated on 02/05/2026
Sauger - Slow
Comment: Little to no tailwater angling activity reported. Last updated on 02/05/2026

Walleye - Slow
Comment: Little to no tailwater angling activity reported, but the warmer weather forecast over the coming days may allow more fisherman to get out. . Last updated on 02/05/2026


Fairport Management District (Mississippi River Region)

  • Contact Person: Andy Fowler - 563-263-5062
  • Comments: Mississippi River Pools 16-19: Boat ramps are frozen in making the tailwaters inaccessible. River stages have been falling slightly this past week. There has been some ice fishing in the backwaters. . Last updated on 02/05/2026
  • Ice Condition: Fishable
  • Water Temperature (°F): 32.0
  • Ramp Condition: Closed
  • Comments: Tailwater stage is 5.71 feet at Lock and Dam 15 in Davenport. Tailwater stage is forecast to fall. The Marquette St. boat ramp is iced-in. Reports of 5-6 inches of ice in Sunset Marina last weekend. Last updated on 02/05/2026
There are no active fish reports for this location


  • Ice Condition: Fishable
  • Water Temperature (°F): 32.0
  • Ramp Condition: Closed
  • Comments: Tailwater stage is 4.52 feet and falling slightly at Lock and Dam 16. Boat ramps in Muscatine are iced-in making the tailwaters inaccessible. Reports of 6-8 inches of ice in Big Timber; a few anglers have been out ice fishing. . Last updated on 02/05/2026
Bluegill - Fair
Comment: Some bluegills are being caught in Big Timber through the ice. Use small jigs tipped with waxworms. . Last updated on 02/05/2026

White Crappie - Fair
Comment: There are some crappies being caught in Big Timber through the ice. Try using small jigs tipped with waxworms. . Last updated on 02/05/2026


  • Ice Condition: Not Recommended
  • Water Temperature (°F): 32.0
  • Ramp Condition: Not applicable
  • Comments: Tailwater stage is 5.31 feet at Lock and Dam 17 at New Boston and falling. The main channel is locked in with ice. We have not received any ice condition reports for this Pool this week. . Last updated on 02/05/2026
There are no active fish reports for this location


  • Ice Condition: Not Recommended
  • Water Temperature (°F): 32.0
  • Ramp Condition: Closed
  • Comments: Tailwater stage is 2.48 feet at Lock and Dam 18 above Burlington and has been fairly steady. Boat ramps are frozen in. We have not received any fishing reports or ice condition reports for this Pool this week. Last updated on 02/05/2026
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 cover can hide unsafe areas of ice, especially in current areas. The mid-winter bite is typically slower. . Last updated on 01/29/2026
  • Ice Condition: Fishable
  • Water Temperature (°F): 33.0
  • Ramp Condition: Not recommended
  • 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 01/29/2026
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 - Slow
Comment: Use small teardrops jigs tipped with waxworms or spikes along the weed edges of cuts. Last updated on 01/29/2026

Largemouth Bass - Fair
Comment: N/A

Northern Pike - Slow
Comment: N/A

Sauger - Status Unsure
Comment: N/A

Walleye - Status Unsure
Comment: N/A

Yellow Perch - Slow
Comment: N/A


  • Ice Condition: Fishable
  • Water Temperature (°F): 33.0
  • Ramp Condition: Not recommended
  • 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 01/29/2026
Black Crappie - Slow
Comment: Use small teardrops jigs tipped with waxworms or spikes along the weed edges of cuts. Last updated on 01/29/2026

Bluegill - Slow
Comment: Use small teardrops jigs tipped with waxworms or spikes along the weed edges of cuts. Last updated on 01/29/2026

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 - Slow
Comment: Northern pike fishing on a tip-down or tip-up with shiners or a small bluegill has picked up. Last updated on 01/29/2026

Sauger - Status Unsure
Comment: The boat ramp at Lynxville is iced-in again. Last updated on 01/29/2026

Walleye - Status Unsure
Comment: The boat ramp at Lynxville is iced-in again, . Last updated on 01/29/2026

Yellow Perch - Slow
Comment: Use small teardrops jigs tipped with spikes along the weed edges. Last updated on 01/29/2026


  • Ice Condition: Fishable
  • Water Temperature (°F): 33.0
  • Ramp Condition: Not recommended
  • 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 iced-in again. Last updated on 01/29/2026
Black Crappie - Slow
Comment: Use small teardrops jigs tipped with waxworms or spikes along the weed edges of cuts. Last updated on 01/29/2026

Bluegill - Slow
Comment: Use small teardrops jigs tipped with waxworms or spikes along the weed edges of cuts. Last updated on 01/29/2026

Largemouth Bass - Status Unsure
Comment: Use small teardrops jigs tipped with waxworms or spikes along the weed edges of cuts. Last updated on 01/29/2026

Northern Pike - Slow
Comment: Comment: Northern pike fishing on a tip-down or tip-up with shiners or a small bluegill has picked up. Last updated on 01/29/2026

Sauger - Status Unsure
Comment: Although the channel below Lock and Dam 10 is open, the boat ramps in Guttenberg are iced-in again. Last updated on 01/29/2026

Walleye - Status Unsure
Comment: Although the channel below Lock and Dam 10 is open, the boat ramps in Guttenberg are iced-in again. Last updated on 01/29/2026

Yellow Perch - Slow
Comment: Use small teardrops jigs tipped with spikes along the weed edges of cuts. Last updated on 01/29/2026


Decorah Management District (Northeast Region)

  • Contact Person: Caleb Schnitzler - 563-382-8324
  • Comments: Temperatures are warming with highs reaching 30; overnight lows rising into 20's. In general, anglers reporting slow catch rates. Good luck and catch lots of fish! Last updated on 02/05/2026
  • Ice Condition: Fishable
  • Water Temperature (°F):
  • Ramp Condition: Useable
  • Comments: Ice thickness is about 17-20 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 01/29/2026
Black Crappie - Fair
Comment: Use a jig tipped with a minnow near submersed woody debris out of current. Last updated on 01/29/2026

Bluegill - Fair
Comment: Use a jig tipped with waxworms or multi-colored spikes. Last updated on 01/29/2026

Northern Pike - Fair
Comment: Anglers are having success finding Northern Pike on tip-ups baited with a shiner in the backwaters. Last updated on 01/29/2026

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 01/29/2026

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 01/29/2026


  • Ice Condition: Fishable
  • Water Temperature (°F):
  • Ramp Condition: Useable
  • Comments: Ice thickness is about 14 inches covered by about 3 inches of snow. Use caution around the open area near the aerator. Few anglers are out. Last updated on 01/29/2026
Black Crappie - Slow
Comment: The bites are light; find fish near submersed humps or structure. Last updated on 01/29/2026

Bluegill - Slow
Comment: Find bluegill near brush piles. Use a small jig tipped with waxworms. Last updated on 01/29/2026


  • Ice Condition: Fishable
  • Water Temperature (°F):
  • Ramp Condition: Useable
  • Comments: Ice thickness is 12-14 inches with 3 inches of snow on the ice. . Last updated on 01/29/2026
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 01/29/2026

Bluegill - Fair
Comment: Anglers are finding gills in 15-20 feet of water using a small jig tipped with a waxworm. Last updated on 01/29/2026


  • 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 01/29/2026
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 01/29/2026

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 01/29/2026


  • 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 01/29/2026
Bluegill - Slow
Comment: Use a jig tipped with a plastic or waxworm. Last updated on 01/29/2026

Smallmouth Bass - Fair
Comment: Use a jig or crankbait fished near bottom. Last updated on 01/29/2026

Walleye - Slow
Comment: Find walleye in deeper holes or near areas with structure. Last updated on 01/29/2026


  • 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 01/29/2026
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 01/29/2026


  • Ice Condition: Fishable
  • Water Temperature (°F):
  • Ramp Condition: Useable
  • Comments: Ice thickness is about 12-14 inches with a few inches of snow on top. Check ice depths often. Last updated on 01/29/2026
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 01/29/2026

Bluegill - Fair
Comment: Find bluegill near brush piles. Use a small jig tipped with a waxworm. Last updated on 01/29/2026


  • 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 01/29/2026
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 01/29/2026

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 01/29/2026

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 01/29/2026


Manchester Management District (Northeast Region)

  • Contact Person: Dan Kirby - 563-927-3276
  • Comments: Limited fishing reports from the past ten days with air temperatures mostly in the single digits. Most larger rivers including the Cedar, Maquoketa, and Wapsipinicon River are partially ice-covered; fishing is difficult or not recommended. Trout streams in Clayton, Delaware, and Dubuque counties are mostly in good to excellent condition with partial ice cover on the more marginal trout streams. Most area lakes and ponds have a minimum of 8 inches of quality ice; ice conditions will vary. Last updated on 02/04/2026
  • Ice Condition: Fishable
  • Water Temperature (°F):
  • Ramp Condition: Not applicable
  • Comments: Ice anglers are catching mostly small bluegill with a few keeper fish. Last updated on 02/04/2026
Bluegill - Slow
Comment: Use waxworms, small jigs, and light line. Last updated on 02/04/2026


  • Ice Condition: Fishable
  • Water Temperature (°F):
  • Ramp Condition: Not applicable
  • Comments: A few ice anglers have been out fishing; fishing pressure has been low. Last updated on 02/04/2026
Bluegill - Fair
Comment: Use waxworms, small jigs, and light line. Last updated on 02/04/2026


  • Ice Condition: Not Recommended
  • Water Temperature (°F):
  • Ramp Condition: Not applicable
  • Comments: Ice conditions are variable. There has been some light fishing activity this past week. Last updated on 02/04/2026
Black Crappie - Fair
Comment: N/A

Bluegill - Fair
Comment: N/A


  • Ice Condition: None
  • Water Temperature (°F):
  • Ramp Condition: Not applicable
  • Comments: Most trout streams remain in excellent condition in Delaware County. There has been some fishing activity on Spring Branch Creek above and below the Manchester Fish Hatchery. The downstream ends of some trout streams are frozen-over due to persistent bitter cold. Seek out the upper ends of trout streams to find open water regardless of air temperatures. Last updated on 02/04/2026
Brown Trout - Fair
Comment: Flyfishing and spinfishing are both effective. Use dry flies, nymphs, jigs or flashy lures. Expect some bug hatches on calm and sunny days. Last updated on 02/04/2026

Rainbow Trout - Fair
Comment: Flyfishing and spinfishing are both effective. Use dry flies, nymphs, jigs or flashy lures. Expect some bug hatches on calm and sunny days. Last updated on 02/04/2026


  • Ice Condition: None
  • Water Temperature (°F):
  • Ramp Condition: Not applicable
  • 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. Downstream portions of Swiss Valley and other area trout streams are partially to mostly ice covered following extended bitter cold. Visit the upper ends of trout streams to find open water conditions. Last updated on 02/04/2026
Brown Trout - Good
Comment: Flyfishing and spinfishing are both effective. Use dry flies, nymphs, jigs or flashy lures. Expect some bug hatches on calm and sunny days. Last updated on 02/04/2026

Rainbow Trout - Good
Comment: Flyfishing and spinfishing are both effective. Use dry flies, nymphs, jigs or flashy lures. Expect some bug hatches on calm and sunny days. Last updated on 02/04/2026


  • Ice Condition: Fishable
  • Water Temperature (°F):
  • Ramp Condition: Not applicable
  • Comments: A few ice anglers have been out fishing; fishing pressure has been low. Last updated on 02/04/2026
Black Crappie - Good
Comment: N/A

Bluegill - Good
Comment: N/A


  • Ice Condition: None
  • Water Temperature (°F):
  • Ramp Condition: Not applicable
  • Comments: The lower ends of some trout streams are frozen over due to persistent bitter cold. Seek out the upper ends of trout streams to find open water regardless of air temperatures. Last updated on 02/04/2026
Brown Trout - Fair
Comment: Flyfishing and spinfishing are both effective. Use dry flies, nymphs, jigs or flashy lures. Expect some bug hatches on calm and sunny days. Last updated on 02/04/2026

Rainbow Trout - Good
Comment: Flyfishing and spinfishing are both effective. Use dry flies, nymphs, jigs or flashy lures. Expect some bug hatches on calm and sunny days. Last updated on 02/04/2026


  • Ice Condition: Fishable
  • Water Temperature (°F):
  • Ramp Condition: Not applicable
  • Comments: A few ice anglers have been out fishing; fishing pressure has been low. Last updated on 02/04/2026
Bluegill - Fair
Comment: Use waxworms, small jigs, and light line. . Last updated on 02/04/2026

White Crappie - Fair
Comment: Use waxworms, small jigs, and light line. . Last updated on 02/04/2026


Black Hawk Management District (Northwest Region)

  • Contact Person: Ben Wallace - 712-657-2638
  • Comments: There are some open areas and seams to watch out for on some lakes, but overall ice conditions range from 8-14 inches in most areas of the district. Last updated on 02/05/2026
  • Ice Condition: None
  • Water Temperature (°F):
  • Ramp Condition: Useable
  • Comments: Ice thickness is 11 inches near the boat ramp. Last updated on 02/05/2026
There are no active fish reports for this location


  • Ice Condition: None
  • Water Temperature (°F):
  • Ramp Condition: Not applicable
  • Comments: Ice thickness varies from 7-10 inches in most areas. Last updated on 02/05/2026
Rainbow Trout - Fair
Comment: Rainbow trout were recently stocked. Try a small hook with a nightcrawler, corn or powerbait trout bites under a small bobber. A small and shiny jig or spoon tipped with bait also works well. Last updated on 02/05/2026


  • Ice Condition: None
  • Water Temperature (°F):
  • Ramp Condition: Useable
  • Comments: The winter aeration system is operating in Town Bay; there is thin ice and open water in this area. There are several seams across the main parts of the lake to watch out for and possible thin ice in the main basin at the east end of the lake. Ice thickness is 14 inches near the Ice House Point boat ramp. Anglers have been out in this area. Other areas may be thinner. Last updated on 02/05/2026
Black Crappie - Fair
Comment: N/A


  • Ice Condition: None
  • Water Temperature (°F):
  • Ramp Condition: Useable
  • Comments: Ice thickness is 12 inches near the boat ramp. Last updated on 02/05/2026
There are no active fish reports for this location


  • Ice Condition: None
  • Water Temperature (°F):
  • Ramp Condition: Useable
  • Comments: Ice thickness is up to 12 inches near shore at the north end. Ice is thinner on other areas of the lake that recently froze over. Use caution. Last updated on 01/29/2026
Black Crappie - Fair
Comment: N/A

Bluegill - Fair
Comment: N/A


  • Ice Condition: None
  • Water Temperature (°F):
  • Ramp Condition: Useable
  • Comments: N/A
Bluegill - Fair
Comment: Reports of a fair bite for bluegill. Use a small jig with a waxworm. Morning and night have been most productive. . Last updated on 02/05/2026


  • Ice Condition: None
  • Water Temperature (°F):
  • Ramp Condition: Useable
  • Comments: Ice thickness is 13 inches. . Last updated on 02/05/2026
Rainbow Trout - Fair
Comment: Rainbow trout were recently stocked. Try a small hook with a nightcrawler, corn or powerbait trout bites under a small bobber. A small and shiny jig or spoon tipped with bait also works well. Last updated on 02/05/2026


  • Ice Condition: None
  • Water Temperature (°F):
  • Ramp Condition: Useable
  • Comments: Use caution, as there are seams and thin/open areas, especially around the big island. Most ice is anywhere from 10-15 inches thick. . Last updated on 02/05/2026
Walleye - Slow
Comment: N/A

White Bass - Fair
Comment: N/A


Clear Lake Management District (Northwest Region)

  • Contact Person: Scott Grummer - 641-357-3517
  • Comments: Aeration systems are running at 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 01/29/2026
  • Ice Condition: Fishable
  • Water Temperature (°F):
  • Ramp Condition: Useable
  • Comments: Ice thickness is 12 to 13 inches. Rainbow trout were stocked on Jan. 17th. Last updated on 01/29/2026
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


  • Ice Condition: Fishable
  • Water Temperature (°F):
  • Ramp Condition: Useable
  • Comments: Ice thickness is 15 to 18 inches. Watch out for ice heaves as those areas will have variable conditions. Last updated on 02/05/2026
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


  • Ice Condition: Fishable
  • Water Temperature (°F):
  • Ramp Condition: Useable
  • Comments: Ice thickness is 16 to 18 inches. The open water aeration system is running. Last updated on 01/29/2026
Black Crappie - Fair
Comment: N/A

Bluegill - Fair
Comment: Use small ice jigs tipped with insect larvae fished in 10-14 feet of water. Last updated on 02/05/2026

Walleye - Slow
Comment: Best bite is near sunset. Last updated on 01/22/2026


  • Ice Condition: Fishable
  • Water Temperature (°F):
  • Ramp Condition: Useable
  • Comments: Ice thickness is 16 to 18 inches. The open water aeration system is running. Last updated on 01/29/2026
Bluegill - Fair
Comment: Use small jigs tipped with insect larvae. Last updated on 02/05/2026

Yellow Perch - Slow
Comment: Try a jig tipped with bait near submerged vegetation. . Last updated on 01/15/2026


  • Ice Condition: Fishable
  • Water Temperature (°F):
  • Ramp Condition: Useable
  • Comments: Ice thickness is 16 to 18 inches. The open water aeration system is running. Last updated on 01/29/2026
Bluegill - Slow
Comment: N/A

Yellow Perch - Slow
Comment: N/A


Spirit Lake Management District (Northwest Region)

  • Contact Person: Jed Siegwarth - 712-330-2542
  • Comments: Most lakes have 15+ inches of fishable ice. Ice quality and thickness has been very good, but be aware of changing ice conditions as you travel across the lake. Although this coming weeks forecast will be warm, ice should hold up well. The lakes are essentially free of snow. Last updated on 02/05/2026
  • Ice Condition: Fishable
  • Water Temperature (°F): 32.0
  • Ramp Condition: Useable
  • Comments: Ice thickness is around 14+ inches in most areas. Anglers are catching a variety of quality-sized panfish species. Fishing has slowed in the recent week. Hole hopping may be needed. Last updated on 02/05/2026
Black Crappie - Fair
Comment: Anglers have been successful hole hopping to catch quality-size fish. Last updated on 02/05/2026

Bluegill - Fair
Comment: Anglers have been successful hole hopping to catch quality-size fish. Last updated on 02/05/2026

Pumpkinseed - Fair
Comment: Anglers have been successful hole hopping to catch quality-size fish. Last updated on 02/05/2026


  • Ice Condition: Fishable
  • Water Temperature (°F): 32.0
  • Ramp Condition: Useable
  • Comments: Ice thickness is around 18 inches. Last updated on 01/29/2026
Walleye - Fair
Comment: N/A


  • Ice Condition: Fishable
  • Water Temperature (°F): 32.0
  • Ramp Condition: Useable
  • Comments: Ice thickness is around 16 inches. Last updated on 01/29/2026
Yellow Bass - Good
Comment: Anglers are reporting lots of smaller yellow bass. Last updated on 02/05/2026


  • Ice Condition: Fishable
  • Water Temperature (°F): 32.0
  • Ramp Condition: Useable
  • Comments: Ice thickness is around 18 inches. Last updated on 01/29/2026
Walleye - Fair
Comment: N/A


  • Ice Condition: None
  • Water Temperature (°F): 32.0
  • Ramp Condition: Useable
  • Comments: Ice thickness is 13+ inches in most areas. Fishing and travel is not advised on the north end near Minne-Wakon as a large hole has been open and slowly freezing over. Porta-potty units are available at Marble Beach and Mini-Wakan boat ramps. Ramps at Hales Slough, Marble Beach and the spillway have been good for accessing the lake. Be wary of smaller holes that opened up during recent warm weather and have since capped over. Last updated on 01/29/2026
Black Crappie - Fair
Comment: With a little movement, anglers are catching crappie on jigs with minnows or plastics. Last updated on 02/05/2026

Yellow Perch - Good
Comment: With a little movement, anglers are catching good amounts of quality-size fish many in the 9-13in range. Last updated on 02/05/2026


  • Ice Condition: Fishable
  • Water Temperature (°F): 34.0
  • Ramp Condition: Useable
  • Comments: Most bays have over 14 inches of ice, but the main basin still is not recommended for vehicle traffic. Last updated on 01/29/2026
Black Crappie - Fair
Comment: N/A

Bluegill - 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
  • Ice Condition: Fishable
  • Water Temperature (°F):
  • Ramp Condition: Useable
  • Comments: Ice is between 6 and 8 inches thick. . Last updated on 02/05/2026
Black Crappie - Fair
Comment: Crappie fishing remains pretty steady. Look for crappies along the southside of the lake along the outer edges of the flooded trees. About a foot off the bottom. Last updated on 02/05/2026


  • Ice Condition: Fishable
  • Water Temperature (°F):
  • Ramp Condition: Useable
  • Comments: About ten to eleven inches of ice. Last updated on 02/05/2026
Black Crappie - Fair
Comment: Find crappies in the trees along the old creek channel in 12 to 16 feet of water. A good place to start is out from the south boat ramp towards the where the old creek channel passes across that bay. Last updated on 02/05/2026

Bluegill - Fair
Comment: Look for bluegills in the trees along the old creek channel next to the bottom. Last updated on 01/29/2026


  • Ice Condition: Fishable
  • Water Temperature (°F): 32.0
  • Ramp Condition: Useable
  • Comments: Most of the ice has reached ten inches in thickness. . Last updated on 02/05/2026
Black Crappie - Fair
Comment: Most of the anglers are coming out right around 5 pm. Start at the middle of the lake where the two arms meet. Find the big old cedar trees and brush piles in 10 to 14 feet of water; crappies are about a foot off the bottom. Last updated on 02/05/2026

Bluegill - Fair
Comment: Starting to get some activity earlier in the morning for bluegill fishing. Same place as where the crappies are. Most anglers are targeting just around sunrise when the zooplankton are headed back down to the bottom for the day. Last updated on 02/05/2026


  • Ice Condition: Fishable
  • Water Temperature (°F):
  • Ramp Condition: Useable
  • Comments: Ice thickness is still variable especially down towards the dam. Last updated on 02/05/2026
Black Crappie - Fair
Comment: The crappies are still being caught just a couple of feet off the bottom around the fish habitat along the old Agency Road . Last updated on 02/05/2026

Bluegill - Fair
Comment: Anglers are catching bluegills near the bottom around the fish habitat in 10-12 feet of water. Last updated on 01/29/2026


  • Ice Condition: Fishable
  • Water Temperature (°F):
  • Ramp Condition: Useable
  • Comments: Ice thickness is 10+ inches. The use of minnows as bait is not allowed in this lake. Last updated on 02/05/2026
Bluegill - Fair
Comment: Anglers are catching Bluegills around the fish habitat. Try small jigs tipped with waxworms in 10 to 14 feet of water. Last updated on 02/05/2026

Rainbow Trout - Good
Comment: Anglers are catching trout from last fall's release through the ice. small jigs tipped with waxworms or small jigging spoons. Minnows are not allowed as bait in this lake. Last updated on 02/05/2026


  • Ice Condition: Fishable
  • Water Temperature (°F):
  • Ramp Condition: Useable
  • Comments: Most of the ice is a little over 10 inches thick. With the forecasted warmer weather be cautious of melt water eroding the ice along the shoreline in the coming days. Last updated on 02/05/2026
Bluegill - Fair
Comment: Most anglers continue to work the trees in 16-20 feet of water; a little shallower (14-16 feet) near the west ramp. Use waxworms fished next to the bottom. Last updated on 02/05/2026


  • Ice Condition: Fishable
  • Water Temperature (°F):
  • Ramp Condition: Useable
  • Comments: Ice is about 10 inches thick. The use of minnows as bait is not allowed in this lake. Last updated on 02/05/2026
Bluegill - Slow
Comment: The bluegill bite at Railroad Lake has slowed down the last few days. More anglers have moved over to Lake of the Hills and are targeting the trout. Last updated on 02/05/2026


Macbride Management District (Southeast Region)

  • Contact Person: D. J. Vogeler or Chris Mack - 319-624-3615
  • Comments: Always use caution when venturing out on ice. Last updated on 02/05/2026
  • Ice Condition: Fishable
  • Water Temperature (°F):
  • Ramp Condition: Useable
  • Comments: N/A
Bluegill - Fair
Comment: N/A


  • Ice Condition: Fishable
  • Water Temperature (°F):
  • Ramp Condition: Useable
  • Comments: Reported ice depth of 10"-12". Last updated on 02/05/2026
There are no active fish reports for this location


  • Ice Condition: Fishable
  • Water Temperature (°F):
  • Ramp Condition: Not applicable
  • Comments: Reported ice depth 10"+. Last updated on 02/05/2026
Bluegill - Fair
Comment: N/A


  • Ice Condition: Fishable
  • Water Temperature (°F):
  • Ramp Condition: Useable
  • Comments: Reported ice depth of 10"-12". Last updated on 02/05/2026
Bluegill - Fair
Comment: Best bite has been at sunset. Last updated on 02/05/2026


  • Ice Condition: Fishable
  • Water Temperature (°F):
  • Ramp Condition: Useable
  • Comments: Reported ice depth 13". Last updated on 02/05/2026
Black Crappie - Good
Comment: Fish near green vegetation in 6-9 FOW at sunrise. Last updated on 02/05/2026

Bluegill - Good
Comment: Fish near green vegetation in 6-9 FOW at sunrise. Last updated on 02/05/2026

Redear Sunfish - Slow
Comment: N/A


  • Ice Condition: None
  • Water Temperature (°F):
  • Ramp Condition: Useable
  • Comments: N/A
Channel Catfish - Slow
Comment: N/A

Sauger - Slow
Comment: N/A

Saugeye - Slow
Comment: N/A

Walleye - Slow
Comment: N/A

White Bass - Slow
Comment: N/A

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


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

Bluegill - Fair
Comment: N/A

Redear Sunfish - Slow
Comment: N/A


  • Ice Condition: Fishable
  • Water Temperature (°F):
  • Ramp Condition: Useable
  • Comments: Reported ice depths: 12"+. Last updated on 02/05/2026
Black Crappie - Fair
Comment: Trying fishing around brush piles, rock areas and green vegetation for suspended fish. Last updated on 02/05/2026

Bluegill - Fair
Comment: N/A

Walleye - Fair
Comment: Trying fishing rock and stump areas at sunrise or sunset. Last updated on 02/05/2026

White Crappie - Good
Comment: Trying fishing around brush piles, rock areas and green vegetation for suspended fish. Last updated on 02/05/2026

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


  • Ice Condition: Fishable
  • Water Temperature (°F):
  • Ramp Condition: Not applicable
  • Comments: Reported ice depth 12". Last updated on 02/05/2026
Rainbow Trout - Slow
Comment: N/A


  • Ice Condition: Fishable
  • Water Temperature (°F):
  • Ramp Condition: Useable
  • Comments: Reported ice depth 12"-14". Last updated on 02/05/2026
Black Crappie - Fair
Comment: Look for suspended fish. Last updated on 02/05/2026

Walleye - Fair
Comment: N/A


Rathbun Management District (Southeast Region)

  • Contact Person: Rathbun Fish Hatchery personnel - 641-647-2406
  • Comments: Ice conditions have improved in the last week; use caution when ever going out on the ice. Last updated on 02/05/2026
  • Ice Condition: Fishable
  • Water Temperature (°F):
  • Ramp Condition: Useable
  • Comments: Use caution if venturing out. Ice will be variable thickness. Target rock piles and drop-offs with small jigs for bluegill. Last updated on 02/05/2026
There are no active fish reports for this location


  • Ice Condition: None
  • Water Temperature (°F):
  • Ramp Condition: Closed
  • Comments: Lake Keomah is drained for a lake restoration project. Please stay out of the lakebed. Last updated on 02/05/2026
There are no active fish reports for this location


  • Ice Condition: Fishable
  • Water Temperature (°F):
  • Ramp Condition: Useable
  • Comments: Ice can have variable thicknesses; use caution if going out on the ice. Target cedar tree piles with small jigs for bluegill and/or crappie. Last updated on 02/05/2026
There are no active fish reports for this location


  • 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. Use small jigs around under water structure or drop-offs. Last updated on 02/05/2026
There are no active fish reports for this location


  • Ice Condition: Fishable
  • Water Temperature (°F):
  • Ramp Condition: Not applicable
  • Comments: Use caution if venturing out. Use small jigs around brush piles for bluegill. Last updated on 02/05/2026
There are no active fish reports for this location


  • Ice Condition: Fishable
  • Water Temperature (°F):
  • Ramp Condition: Not applicable
  • Comments: Use caution if going out as the ice could have variable thicknesses. Trout were stocked in late October. Last updated on 02/05/2026
There are no active fish reports for this location


  • Ice Condition: Fishable
  • Water Temperature (°F):
  • Ramp Condition: Not applicable
  • Comments: Anglers have been out in Buck Creek, Honey Creek and in South Fork. Target brush piles or the old river channel. Anglers report 10" of ice around the Honey Creek area; use caution as ice thickness may vary from spot to spot. Lake level is 904.32 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 02/05/2026
There are no active fish reports for this location


Boone Management District (Southwest Region)

  • Contact Person: Andy Otting - 515-204-5885
  • Comments: As of Feb. 4, ice conditions are excellent in Central Iowa with thickness in the 9- to 13-inch range on most lakes and ponds. Last updated on 02/04/2026
  • Ice Condition: Fishable
  • Water Temperature (°F):
  • Ramp Condition: Not applicable
  • Comments: Ice thickness was 12 inches on Jan. 30 . Last updated on 02/04/2026
Rainbow Trout - Good
Comment: Trout were stocked on January 30. Use panfish jigs and jigging spoons or blades tipped with waxworms. Last updated on 02/04/2026


  • Ice Condition: Fishable
  • Water Temperature (°F):
  • Ramp Condition: Not applicable
  • Comments: As of Feb. 4, ice conditions are good. Ice thickness ranges from 12 inches mid-lake to 15 inches on the north end. Last updated on 02/04/2026
Black Crappie - Fair
Comment: Use glow jigs or glow spoons tipped with waxworms, live minnows or minnow heads. Try fishing in the cedar piles during the day and the roadbed out from Ensign Shelter in the evenings. Last updated on 01/29/2026

Bluegill - Fair
Comment: Catch Bluegills over cedar piles. Find the piles using the Iowa DNR Fishing Atlas. Last updated on 01/29/2026


  • Ice Condition: Fishable
  • Water Temperature (°F):
  • Ramp Condition: Not applicable
  • Comments: As of Feb. 4, ice conditions are good. Last updated on 02/04/2026
Bluegill - Good
Comment: Catch bluegills with waxworms throughout the upper two thirds of the lake in depths greater than 10 feet. Bluegills have been liking the cottonwood and willow growth that grew up in much of the lake bed when it was drained. Last updated on 01/29/2026


  • Ice Condition: Fishable
  • Water Temperature (°F):
  • Ramp Condition: Not applicable
  • Comments: As of Jan. 28, ice is in good condition with a thickness of about 12 inches. Last updated on 01/29/2026
Rainbow Trout - Good
Comment: Trout were stocked on Jan. 28. Try panfish jigs or jigging spoons and blades tipped with waxworms. Last updated on 01/29/2026


  • Ice Condition: Fishable
  • Water Temperature (°F):
  • Ramp Condition: Not applicable
  • Comments: N/A
Rainbow Trout - Good
Comment: Trout were stocked on January 29. Use panfish jigs and jigging spoons or blades tipped with waxworms. Last updated on 02/04/2026


  • Ice Condition: Fishable
  • Water Temperature (°F):
  • Ramp Condition: Not applicable
  • Comments: N/A
Rainbow Trout - Good
Comment: Trout were stocked on January 29. Use panfish jigs and jigging spoons or blades tipped with waxworms. Last updated on 02/04/2026


Cold Springs Management District (Southwest Region)

  • Contact Person: Mark Boucher or John Lorenzen - 712-769-2587
  • Comments: Ice conditions are good throughout the district as of February 5th. With forecasted warm and windy weather ice will deteriorate quickly so stay aware and check ice often. Last updated on 02/05/2026
  • Ice Condition: Fishable
  • Water Temperature (°F):
  • Ramp Condition: Useable
  • Comments: Rainbow trout were stocked on Jan. 28th. Ice thickness is 8 inches. Last updated on 01/29/2026
Rainbow Trout - Good
Comment: Anglers were having good success with waxworms. Last updated on 01/29/2026


  • Ice Condition: Fishable
  • Water Temperature (°F):
  • Ramp Condition: Useable
  • Comments: Ice thickness is 9 inches. Last updated on 01/29/2026
Black Crappie - Fair
Comment: Best bites is late afternoon. Last updated on 01/29/2026

Bluegill - Fair
Comment: Most of the fishing has been in the campground arm of the lake. Last updated on 02/05/2026


  • Ice Condition: Fishable
  • Water Temperature (°F):
  • Ramp Condition: Useable
  • Comments: Ice thickness is 10+ inches. Last updated on 01/29/2026
Black Crappie - Status Unsure
Comment: N/A

Bluegill - Fair
Comment: Anglers report good catches of bluegill around cedar tree piles. Sorting is needed for larger fish. Last updated on 02/05/2026

Yellow Perch - Slow
Comment: Everybody fishing the cedar tree piles has a couple yellow perch in their bucket. Last updated on 02/05/2026


  • Ice Condition: Fishable
  • Water Temperature (°F):
  • Ramp Condition: Useable
  • Comments: Ice thickness is 8 inches as of February 5th. Last updated on 02/05/2026
Black Crappie - Slow
Comment: There is a fair population of 10- to 12-inch black crappie. Last updated on 02/05/2026

Bluegill - Good
Comment: Try fishing around the deep cedar tree piles. Last updated on 01/29/2026


  • Ice Condition: Fishable
  • Water Temperature (°F):
  • Ramp Condition: Useable
  • Comments: Ice thickness is 8 inches. Last updated on 01/29/2026
Black Crappie - Status Unsure
Comment: N/A

Bluegill - Fair
Comment: Orient has a good population of 8- to 8.5-inch bluegill. Last updated on 02/05/2026


  • Ice Condition: Fishable
  • Water Temperature (°F):
  • Ramp Condition: Useable
  • Comments: Ice thickness is 10+ inches. Last updated on 02/05/2026
Black Crappie - Fair
Comment: Anglers report fair catches of black crappie fishing close to cedar tree piles in the lake. Last updated on 01/29/2026

Bluegill - Fair
Comment: Anglers are having success around the cedar tree piles by the pumphouse. Last updated on 01/29/2026


  • Ice Condition: Fishable
  • Water Temperature (°F):
  • Ramp Condition: Useable
  • Comments: Ice conditions range from 6 to 8 inches. Last updated on 01/29/2026
Black Crappie - Slow
Comment: Viking has a large year class of 8-inch black crappie. Last updated on 02/05/2026

Bluegill - Fair
Comment: Anglers are catching 7.5 inch bluegill by the campground. Last updated on 02/05/2026


Mt. Ayr Management District (Southwest Region)

  • Contact Person: Andy Jansen - 641-464-3108
  • Comments: Variable ice conditions from 0 to 10 inches as of Jan. 28. Geese are keeping some areas of lakes open; be cautious of open water or areas that may have skim ice. Last updated on 01/29/2026
  • Ice Condition: Fishable
  • Water Temperature (°F):
  • Ramp Condition: Useable
  • Comments: Ice thickness is about 8 inches as of Jan. 28. Geese are keeping an area open near the campground. Last updated on 01/29/2026
Black Crappie - Fair
Comment: Catch all sizes of crappie with jigs tipped with a waxworm fished near deep cedar tree brush piles. Last updated on 01/29/2026

Bluegill - Fair
Comment: Catch all sizes of bluegills with jigs tipped with a waxworm fished near deep cedar tree brush piles. Last updated on 01/29/2026


  • Ice Condition: Fishable
  • Water Temperature (°F):
  • Ramp Condition: Useable
  • Comments: Ice thickness is about 10 inches as of Jan. 28. Last updated on 01/29/2026
There are no active fish reports for this location


  • Ice Condition: Fishable
  • Water Temperature (°F):
  • Ramp Condition: Useable
  • Comments: Ice thickness is about 9 inches off the east boat ramp as of Jan. 28. Last updated on 01/29/2026
There are no active fish reports for this location