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Ada Hayden Heritage Park Lake (Story)

Water Temperature (°F):
Ramp Condition: Useable
Comments: N/A

Rainbow Trout - Good Comment: Trout were stocked on Friday, October 23. Cast small in-line spinners, spoons or small plastics. You need a valid fishing license and pay the trout fee to fish for or possess trout. Last updated on 10/29/2026

Atlantic Quarry Pond 1 (Cass)

Water Temperature (°F): 60.0
Ramp Condition: Not applicable
Comments: 1200 rainbow trout were stocked on October 23rd in pond 1. You need a valid fishing license and pay the trout fee to fish for or possess trout. The bag limit is 5 trout with possession of 10. Last updated on 11/04/2026

Rainbow Trout - Fair Comment: Mepps' spinners with a silver blade have been the best bait this week. . Last updated on 11/04/2026

Big Creek Lake (Polk)

Water Temperature (°F):
Ramp Condition: Useable
Comments: N/A

Black Crappie - Fair Comment: Try trolling or jigging panfish plastics over roadbeds and brush piles in water less than 15 feet deep. Shore anglers can try the rock fishing jetties in the early mornings and evenings. Last updated on 11/05/2026

Wiper (Hybrid Striped Bass) - Fair Comment: Use jigs with shad imitating plastics. Look for surface feeding activity or use electronics to find concentrated schools of gizzard shad. If fishing from shore, concentrate on the shoreline the wind is blowing into. Last updated on 11/05/2026

Big Hollow Lake (Des Moines)

Water Temperature (°F): 62.0
Ramp Condition: Useable
Comments: N/A

Black Crappie - Fair Comment: Crappies are holding to the shallower water along the north side of the lake. Expect most of them to be hanging out in 6-8 feet of water in the flooded trees. Minnows and bobbers work best. . Last updated on 11/05/2026

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

Water Temperature (°F): 58.0
Ramp Condition: Useable
Comments: 1000 catchable size rainbow trout were stocked on October 27th. You need a valid fishing license and pay the trout fee to fish for or possess trout. Last updated on 11/04/2026

Rainbow Trout - Good Comment: Small jigs with a spinner attached or ice fishing jigs tipped with a waxworm work best. Last updated on 11/04/2026

Black Hawk Lake (Sac)

Water Temperature (°F): 54.0
Ramp Condition: Useable
Comments: Boat ramp courtesy docks at the state campground have been removed for the season. Docks at Ice House Point boat ramp and the Marina boat ramp are still in place. The fish cleaning station is closed for the cold season. Last updated on 11/05/2026

Black Crappie - Fair Comment: Use a piece of crawler on a jig or a small minnow along the shore in Town Bay and near the inlet bridge area. Fish are up to 12-inches. Last updated on 11/05/2026

Bluegill - Slow Comment: Try a piece of crawler on a jig along Ice House Point shoreline, the stone piers in Town Bay, and near the inlet bridge. Most fish are up to 7-inches. Last updated on 11/05/2026

Walleye - Fair Comment: Use a twister or live bait like a minnow under a bobber from shore. Anglers have had luck near the fish house in Town Bay, along Ice House Point shoreline, and the inlet bridge. Morning and evening bites are best. Last updated on 11/05/2026

Brushy Creek Lake (Webster)

Water Temperature (°F):
Ramp Condition: Useable
Comments: N/A

Black Crappie - Fair Comment: Find crappie near submerged structure in 5-15 feet of water. Last updated on 11/05/2026

Walleye - Fair Comment: Pick up walleye in 5-15 feet of water using minnows or crawlers. Last updated on 10/22/2026

Clear Lake (Cerro Gordo)

Water Temperature (°F): 55.0
Ramp Condition: Useable
Comments: Lake level is 1.08 inches over crest. The courtesy dock at the city boat ramp has been removed. The fish cleaning station is closed for the season. Last updated on 11/05/2026

Walleye - Fair Comment: Anglers are having success fishing from the jetties after sunset. Last updated on 11/05/2026

Yellow Bass - Fair Comment: N/A

Coralville Reservoir (Johnson)

Water Temperature (°F):
Ramp Condition: Useable
Comments: N/A

Black Crappie - Fair Comment: Try fishing in brush piles near points. Last updated on 11/04/2026

White Crappie - Fair Comment: Try fishing in brush piles near points. Last updated on 11/04/2026

Crystal Lake (Hancock)

Water Temperature (°F):
Ramp Condition: Useable
Comments: The courtesy docks have been removed for the season. Last updated on 11/05/2026

Black Crappie - Slow Comment: N/A

Discovery Park Pond (Muscatine)

Water Temperature (°F): 64.0
Ramp Condition: Not applicable
Comments: The trout stocking is rescheduled for Nov. 20 at 10 a.m. You need a valid fishing license and pay the trout fee to fish for or possess trout. Last updated on 11/05/2026

Rainbow Trout - Good Comment: The trout stocking is rescheduled for Nov. 20 at 10 a.m. You need a valid fishing license and pay the trout fee to fish for or possess trout. Last updated on 11/05/2026

East Okoboji Lake (Dickinson)

Water Temperature (°F): 45.0
Ramp Condition: Useable
Comments: The panfish bite has been good, but may have slowed due to falling water temperatures. . Last updated on 11/05/2026

Black Crappie - Good Comment: Anglers are targeting quality-sized fish. Last updated on 10/15/2026

Ely Pond (Linn)

Water Temperature (°F):
Ramp Condition: Not applicable
Comments: 500 trout were stocked November 3. You need a valid fishing license and pay the trout fee to fish for or possess trout. Last updated on 11/04/2026

Rainbow Trout - Good Comment: Use an inline spinner, white crappie tube jig or live bait. You need a valid fishing license and pay the trout fee to fish for or possess trout. Last updated on 11/04/2026

Emma Young Pond (Clinton)

Water Temperature (°F): 62.0
Ramp Condition: Not applicable
Comments: The trout stocking is rescheduled for Nov. 20 at 10 a.m. You need a valid fishing license and pay the trout fee to fish for or possess trout. Last updated on 11/05/2026

Hannen Lake (Benton)

Water Temperature (°F):
Ramp Condition: Useable
Comments: N/A

Black Crappie - Good Comment: Anglers are catching 10- to 12-inch crappies. Last updated on 11/04/2026

Hickory Grove Lake (Story)

Water Temperature (°F):
Ramp Condition: Useable
Comments: N/A

Black Crappie - Fair Comment: Try vertical jigging or slowly trolling small plastics over habitat. Afternoons and early evening bites are best. Last updated on 10/29/2026

Bluegill - Good Comment: Drift or troll 1/32 or 1/16 ounce jig heads tipped with a nightcrawler fished 5 to 15 feet deep near habitat locations and just over the tops of the small flooded trees that grew throughout the lake when it was drawn down. Last updated on 11/05/2026

Iowa Lake (Iowa Co.) (Iowa)

Water Temperature (°F):
Ramp Condition: Useable
Comments: No report received this week. Last updated on 11/04/2026

There are no active fish reports for this location

Lake Anita (Cass)

Water Temperature (°F): 58.0
Ramp Condition: Useable
Comments: N/A

Black Crappie - Slow Comment: Troll the roadbeds or fish along deep tree piles to find black crappies. Last updated on 11/04/2026

Bluegill - Slow Comment: Anglers are catching bluegill slow trolling close to underwater reefs and around the roadbed. Last updated on 11/04/2026

Largemouth Bass - Status Unsure Comment: Bass anglers are finding fish in deep tree piles and along the roadbed. Last updated on 11/04/2026

Lake Belva Deer (Keokuk)

Water Temperature (°F): 60.0
Ramp Condition: Useable
Comments: The water temperature is in the upper 50s in the early mornings. But it's back into the low 60s most afternoons. Last updated on 11/05/2026

Black Crappie - Fair Comment: Crappies are holding out in 6 to 8 feet of water along the base of the rip-rap along the dam and in the flooded timber at that same depth from the campground bay to the dam. Last updated on 10/29/2026

Bluegill - Fair Comment: Bluegills are up in the shallows in the flooded trees and stumps along the northside of the lake. Use a worm and bobber. Last updated on 10/29/2026

Largemouth Bass - Fair Comment: Much like last week: Bass are holding in 4-7 feet of water. Work the flooded trees with some plastics. Last updated on 10/29/2026

Lake Darling (Washington)

Water Temperature (°F): 58.0
Ramp Condition: Useable
Comments: The water temperature was 58 degrees early this morning. The water remains brown in color. The water level is just above normal. Last updated on 11/05/2026

Black Crappie - Fair Comment: The crappies are split between the rock piles about 4 feet below the surface of the lake and the cedar trees out in the middle of the lake where they spend the winter. With the dirty water, try fishing slowly with a jig and bobber or minnow and bobber. Last updated on 11/05/2026

Bluegill - Fair Comment: Bluegills are holding out around the rock piles in 8 feet of water. Use a bobber and worm. Last updated on 11/05/2026

Lake Geode (Henry)

Water Temperature (°F): 60.0
Ramp Condition: Useable
Comments: N/A

Black Crappie - Fair Comment: Crappie are starting to move off into deeper water; back to the fish habitat in 8 to 10 feet of water. Last updated on 11/05/2026

Bluegill - Fair Comment: Bluegills are hanging out in their old favorite fall haunt along the outer edges of the water willow beds. Some bluegills are hanging out around the in-lake silt dam at the upper end of the lake. Cooler weather might get them to start to move out to their winter spots. Last updated on 11/05/2026

Lake Hendricks (Howard)

Water Temperature (°F):
Ramp Condition: Useable
Comments: Water clarity is good to excellent. Water temperature is in the 50s. The bite should continue to improve as water temperatures fall. Last updated on 10/28/2026

Black Crappie - Good Comment: Find crappie around submersed or downed trees or logs. Try a small spinner or crankbait. Last updated on 10/28/2026

Bluegill - Good Comment: Continue to use small jigs tipped with a waxworm, spike, or very small piece of a nightcrawler along rocky structure or woody debris. Last updated on 10/28/2026

Channel Catfish - Fair Comment: Use worms, dead chubs or minnows, or stink bait under a bobber near the bottom. Last updated on 10/28/2026

Largemouth Bass - Good Comment: Toss a crank or spinner bait along a rocky shoreline or drop-off. Keep tension on the line to prevent losing your lure. Last updated on 10/28/2026

Lake Keomah (Mahaska)

Water Temperature (°F):
Ramp Condition: Useable
Comments: Lake Keomah has refilled after a lake renovation last year. Some fish have been stocked for future angling. Last updated on 11/05/2026

There are no active fish reports for this location

Lake Macbride (Johnson)

Water Temperature (°F): 60.0
Ramp Condition: Useable
Comments: N/A

Black Crappie - Good Comment: Bite has been inconsistent with some days better than others. Most anglers are using jigs tipped with a minnow or just soft plastics. Anglers have also been using a bobber and minnow set up. Most anglers are targeting brush piles or clusters of stumps. . Last updated on 10/29/2026

Muskellunge - Fair Comment: Anglers are catching a few. Last updated on 10/07/2026

Walleye - Fair Comment: Try fishing in areas with rock. Last updated on 10/22/2026

White Crappie - Good Comment: Bite has been inconsistent with some days better than others. Most anglers are using jigs tipped with a minnow or just soft plastics. Anglers have also been using a bobber and minnow set up. Most anglers are targeting brush piles or clusters of stumps. . Last updated on 10/29/2026

Lake Meyer (Winneshiek)

Water Temperature (°F):
Ramp Condition: Useable
Comments: Water clarity is good to excellent. Water temperature is in the 50s. The bite should continue to improve as water temperatures fall. Last updated on 10/28/2026

Black Crappie - Good Comment: Find crappie around submersed or downed trees or logs. Try a small spinner or crankbait. Last updated on 10/28/2026

Bluegill - Good Comment: Continue to use small jigs tipped with a waxworm, spike, or very small piece of a nightcrawler along rocky structure or woody debris. Last updated on 10/28/2026

Channel Catfish - Fair Comment: Use worms, dead chubs or minnows, or stink bait under a bobber near the bottom. Last updated on 10/28/2026

Largemouth Bass - Good Comment: Toss a crank or spinner bait along a rocky shoreline or drop-off. Keep tension on the line to prevent losing your lure. Last updated on 10/28/2026

Northern Pike - Fair Comment: Pike are ambush predators with an attitude. Target structure with a spoon or hair jig to tease this feisty fish. Last updated on 10/28/2026

Lake Miami (Monroe)

Water Temperature (°F):
Ramp Condition: Useable
Comments: N/A

Black Crappie - Slow Comment: Target the cedar tree piles and other submerged structure with small jigs. Last updated on 10/29/2026

Bluegill - Fair Comment: Try small jigs along the fishing jetties and around the submerged cedar tree piles. Fish will move into shallow water as it cools. Last updated on 10/29/2026

Lake Petocka (Polk)

Water Temperature (°F):
Ramp Condition: Not applicable
Comments: N/A

Lake Wapello (Davis)

Water Temperature (°F):
Ramp Condition: Useable
Comments: N/A

Largemouth Bass - Fair Comment: Use crankbaits and plastics or spinnerbaits along brush piles and rocky shorelines. Last updated on 10/07/2026

Liberty Centre Pond (Johnson)

Water Temperature (°F):
Ramp Condition: Not applicable
Comments: 1100 trout were stocked November 2. You need a valid fishing license and pay the trout fee to fish for or possess trout. Last updated on 11/04/2026

Little River Watershed Lake (Decatur)

Water Temperature (°F):
Ramp Condition: Useable
Comments: Docks are in at the main and bait shop ramps. Last updated on 10/08/2026

Bluegill - Fair Comment: Catch Bluegill of all sizes using jigs tipped with live bait near the flooded timber. Last updated on 10/29/2026

Lost Grove Lake (Scott)

Water Temperature (°F): 58.0
Ramp Condition: Useable
Comments: Lost Grove's water temperature is back down to the mid 50s. Lost Grove Lake has Eurasian Watermilfoil; make sure you clean off your boat and trailer before you leave the ramp parking lot to prevent its spread. Last updated on 11/05/2026

Black Crappie - Good Comment: Crappies are starting to head back into deeper water. Anglers can still find decent numbers in shallow waters, but the migration to deeper water has started. Last updated on 11/05/2026

Bluegill - Fair Comment: Bluegills are in the shallower 3-5 feet of water. Try worm and bobber or small jigs around the edges of the flooded brush. They are happy to stay put for now. Last updated on 11/05/2026

Largemouth Bass - Fair Comment: Continue to work the edges of the weed beds, and if you can back deep in the flooded timber for those bigger ones. Start switching to jigs and soft plastics with the start of cooler weather. Last updated on 11/05/2026

Marr Park Pond (Washington)

Water Temperature (°F):
Ramp Condition: Not applicable
Comments: The trout stocking is rescheduled for Nov. 20 at 11:30 a.m. You need a valid fishing license and pay the trout fee to fish for or possess trout. Last updated on 11/05/2026

Rainbow Trout - Good Comment: The trout stocking is rescheduled for Nov. 20 at 11:30 a.m. You need a valid fishing license and pay the trout fee to fish for or possess trout. Last updated on 11/05/2026

Meadow Lake (Adair)

Water Temperature (°F): 60.0
Ramp Condition: Useable
Comments: N/A

Black Crappie - Status Unsure Comment: N/A

Bluegill - Status Unsure Comment: N/A

Largemouth Bass - Status Unsure Comment: N/A

Noelridge Park Pond (Linn)

Water Temperature (°F):
Ramp Condition: Not applicable
Comments: 1600 trout were stocked November 3. You need a valid fishing license and pay the trout fee to fish for or possess trout. Last updated on 11/04/2026

North Ridge Park Pond (Johnson)

Water Temperature (°F):
Ramp Condition: Not applicable
Comments: 1100 trout were stocked November 2. You need a valid fishing license and pay the trout fee to fish for or possess trout. Last updated on 11/04/2026

North Twin Lake (Calhoun)

Water Temperature (°F): 53.0
Ramp Condition: Useable
Comments: N/A

Walleye - Slow Comment: Look for walleye near shore. Try throwing twisters or using a minnow under a bobber. Last updated on 10/29/2026

Orient Lake (Adair)

Water Temperature (°F): 59.0
Ramp Condition: Useable
Comments: Fish surveys this fall showed good numbers of 10- to 11-inch black crappies and 8-inch bluegill. Last updated on 11/04/2026

Black Crappie - Status Unsure Comment: N/A

Bluegill - Status Unsure Comment: N/A

Ottumwa Park Pond South (Trout Pond) (Wapello)

Water Temperature (°F):
Ramp Condition: Not applicable
Comments: Trout were stocked on Monday, November 2. You need a valid fishing license and pay the trout fee to fish for or possess trout. Target trout along the shoreline using small spinners or prepared trout bait. Last updated on 11/05/2026

There are no active fish reports for this location

Pleasant Creek Lake (Linn)

Water Temperature (°F): 60.0
Ramp Condition: Useable
Comments: Modern restrooms and the fish cleaning station are closed for season. Pit latrines are available. Docks will remain in until skim ice. Last updated on 10/22/2026

Black Crappie - Status Unsure Comment: N/A

Walleye - Fair Comment: Best bite is with jigs after sunset. Last updated on 10/28/2026

Yellow Perch - Status Unsure Comment: N/A

Prairie Rose Lake (Shelby)

Water Temperature (°F): 58.0
Ramp Condition: Useable
Comments: N/A

Black Crappie - Fair Comment: Find black crappies in the tree piles. Fish will average 9.5-inches. Last updated on 11/04/2026

Bluegill - Slow Comment: Use red worms or nightcrawlers around the tree piles. Last updated on 11/04/2026

Largemouth Bass - Fair Comment: N/A

Rathbun Reservoir (Appanoose)

Water Temperature (°F): 61.0
Ramp Condition: Useable
Comments: The lake level is 906.72. Lake Rathbun contains zebra mussels; clean, drain, and dry your boat before launching into another water body. Last updated on 11/05/2026

Black Crappie - Slow Comment: Target crappies around brush piles and closer to shore as the water cools. Last updated on 10/22/2026

Wiper (Hybrid Striped Bass) - Slow Comment: Try vertically jigging over rock piles or trolling crankbaits. Watch for schools of gizzard shad; hybrid striped bass are probably following them. Use baits that mimic shad, like silver crankbaits or blade baits. Last updated on 10/07/2026

Rice Lake (Winnebago)

Water Temperature (°F):
Ramp Condition: Useable
Comments: Any water west of the north boat ramp is a waterfowl refuge and is closed to all activity from Sept. 1st through the final day of the duck season. Signs across the lake mark this area. Last updated on 11/05/2026

There are no active fish reports for this location

Sand Lake (Marshall)

Water Temperature (°F):
Ramp Condition: Useable
Comments: 2000 trout were stocked October 29. You need a valid fishing license and pay the trout fee to fish for or possess trout. Last updated on 11/04/2026

Rainbow Trout - Fair Comment: You need a valid fishing license and pay the trout fee to fish for or possess trout. Last updated on 10/29/2026

Silver Lake (Dickinson) (Dickinson)

Water Temperature (°F): 45.0
Ramp Condition: Useable
Comments: Water temperatures have fallen recently. Last updated on 11/05/2026

There are no active fish reports for this location

Silver Lake (Worth) (Worth)

Water Temperature (°F):
Ramp Condition: Useable
Comments: The courtesy dock is scheduled to be removed on November 5th. . Last updated on 11/05/2026

Yellow Perch - Status Unsure Comment: N/A

Spirit Lake (Dickinson)

Water Temperature (°F): 45.0
Ramp Condition: Useable
Comments: The perch and crappie bite has been good this fall. Anglers are catching good-sized fish. Most boat ramp docks are still in place. Water temperatures have fallen recently. Last updated on 11/05/2026

Black Crappie - Good Comment: Anglers are catching quality-sized fish. . Last updated on 10/22/2026

Yellow Perch - Good Comment: Anglers are catching perch from the weedline out to 15 feet of water. Some chasing may be needed to stay on top of schools. Jigs with minnows or jigs paired with wigglers work well. Last updated on 10/15/2026

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

Water Temperature (°F): 53.0
Ramp Condition: Useable
Comments: N/A

Walleye - Fair Comment: Look for walleye near shore. Try throwing twisters or use a crawler under a bobber along the east shore, the marina, near the inlet, and the jetty at Chautauqua park. Last updated on 11/05/2026

Yellow Perch - Fair Comment: Look for yellow perch near shore; use a small jig tipped with a piece of crawler. . Last updated on 11/05/2026

Swan Lake (Carroll)

Water Temperature (°F):
Ramp Condition: Useable
Comments: N/A

Black Crappie - Fair Comment: Target black crappie from the fish house and by the jetties this time of year. Most fish are 9- to 10-inches. Use a small jig tipped with a piece of crawler or minnow fished under a bobber from shore and from the jetties. . Last updated on 10/29/2026

Bluegill - Fair Comment: Use a piece of crawler under a bobber near shore and from the jetties. Fish are 7- to 8-inches. Last updated on 11/05/2026

Terra Lake (Polk)

Water Temperature (°F):
Ramp Condition: Not applicable
Comments: N/A

Rainbow Trout - Good Comment: Trout were stocked on Monday, October 26. Cast small in-line spinners, spoons or small plastics. You need a valid fishing license and pay the trout fee to fish for or possess trout. Last updated on 10/29/2026

Three Mile Lake (Union)

Water Temperature (°F):
Ramp Condition: Useable
Comments: Lake level is 20 inches above normal pool as of November 4. Last updated on 11/04/2026

There are no active fish reports for this location

Triumph Park East (Dallas)

Water Temperature (°F):
Ramp Condition: Not applicable
Comments: N/A

Triumph Park West (Dallas)

Water Temperature (°F):
Ramp Condition: Not applicable
Comments: N/A

Twelve Mile Creek Lake (Union)

Water Temperature (°F):
Ramp Condition: Useable
Comments: Docks are in at the main ramp. Last updated on 10/08/2026

Black Crappie - Fair Comment: Catch Crappie of all sizes using jigs tipped with live bait fished near the flooded timber. Last updated on 10/21/2026

Bluegill - Fair Comment: Catch Bluegill of all sizes with jigs tipped with live bait near the flooded timber. Last updated on 10/29/2026

Viking Lake (Montgomery)

Water Temperature (°F): 60.0
Ramp Condition: Useable
Comments: N/A

Black Crappie - Status Unsure Comment: Catch 9-to-10-inch black crappies with minnows under a bobber around the deep tree piles. Last updated on 11/04/2026

Largemouth Bass - Status Unsure Comment: Boat anglers are finding largemouth bass in tree piles. Last updated on 11/04/2026

Volga Lake (Fayette)

Water Temperature (°F):
Ramp Condition: Useable
Comments: Water clarity is good to excellent. Water temperature is in the 50s. The bite should continue to improve as water temperatures fall. Last updated on 10/28/2026

Black Crappie - Good Comment: Find crappie around submersed or downed trees or logs. Try a small spinner or crankbait. Last updated on 10/28/2026

Bluegill - Good Comment: Continue to use small jigs tipped with a waxworm, spike, or very small piece of a nightcrawler along rocky structure or woody debris. Last updated on 10/28/2026

Channel Catfish - Fair Comment: Use worms, dead chubs or minnows, or stink bait under a bobber near the bottom. Trophy catfish abound in this waterbody. Last updated on 10/28/2026

Largemouth Bass - Good Comment: Toss a crank or spinner bait along a rocky shoreline or drop-off. Keep tension on the line to prevent losing your lure. Last updated on 10/28/2026

West Okoboji Lake (Dickinson)

Water Temperature (°F): 45.0
Ramp Condition: Useable
Comments: All ramp docks are still in place. . Last updated on 11/05/2026

Bluegill - Good Comment: The bite has been somewhat variable, but very good when it’s on. Last updated on 10/22/2026

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