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This page includes current fishing reports by fisheries region and management district. Lakes, ponds, rivers, and streams are listed by name and county, and can be easily searched using the search-and-filter tool below. Explore by location name, fish species, and various amenities available at the location to help you find your next fishing adventure!

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  • Ice Condition: Not Recommended
  • Water Temperature (°F):
  • Ramp Condition: Useable
  • Comments: As of Dec. 11, Ada Hayden has thin ice and large areas of open water. Last updated on 12/11/2025
There are no active fish reports for this location


  • Ice Condition: Not Recommended
  • Water Temperature (°F):
  • Ramp Condition: Useable
  • Comments: Anglers are catching some crappie. Use extreme caution when venturing out this early in the season. Last updated on 12/11/2025
Black Crappie - Good Comment: Move often using electronics to find crappie. Try jigging with ice jigs tipped with a waxworm or using a live minnow under a bobber or dead stick rig. Last updated on 12/11/2025

White Crappie - Good Comment: Move often using electronics to find crappie. Try jigging with ice jigs tipped with a waxworm or using a live minnow under a bobber or dead stick rig. Last updated on 12/11/2025


  • Ice Condition: None
  • Water Temperature (°F):
  • Ramp Condition: Useable
  • Comments: N/A
Rainbow Trout - Fair Comment: The winter trout stocking is scheduled for mid-January. Check the fishing report for more information as we get closer. Last updated on 12/09/2025


  • Ice Condition: Not Recommended
  • Water Temperature (°F):
  • Ramp Condition: Not applicable
  • Comments: Not recommended. Last updated on 12/11/2025
There are no active fish reports for this location


  • Ice Condition: Not Recommended
  • Water Temperature (°F):
  • Ramp Condition: Useable
  • Comments: Ice thickness is 4 inches. There is a small open hole on the north end. Last updated on 12/11/2025
There are no active fish reports for this location


  • Ice Condition: Not Recommended
  • Water Temperature (°F):
  • Ramp Condition: Useable
  • Comments: Anglers are catching some bluegill. Use extreme caution when venturing out this early in the season. Last updated on 12/11/2025
Bluegill - Good Comment: Use electronics to locate fish and structure. Try jigging small ice jigs tipped with a waxworm under a bobber or spring bobber. Last updated on 12/11/2025


  • Ice Condition: Not Recommended
  • Water Temperature (°F):
  • Ramp Condition: Useable
  • Comments: Ice thickness is 6 inches. Last updated on 12/11/2025
There are no active fish reports for this location


  • Ice Condition: Not Recommended
  • Water Temperature (°F):
  • Ramp Condition: Useable
  • Comments: Ice thickness is 4 inches with an open hole from waterfowl. Last updated on 12/11/2025
There are no active fish reports for this location


  • Ice Condition: Not Recommended
  • Water Temperature (°F): 32.0
  • Ramp Condition: Not recommended
  • Comments: Not recommended. Last updated on 12/11/2025
There are no active fish reports for this location


  • Ice Condition: Not Recommended
  • Water Temperature (°F):
  • Ramp Condition: Useable
  • Comments: As of Dec. 11, ice anglers have been getting on the ice. Use extra caution with the variable ice thickness. Last updated on 12/11/2025
Rainbow Trout - Fair Comment: Try jigging spoons and panfish ice jigs tipped with waxworms. Last updated on 12/11/2025


  • Ice Condition: Not Recommended
  • Water Temperature (°F):
  • Ramp Condition: Useable
  • Comments: Ice thickness is 5 inches. Last updated on 12/11/2025
Rainbow Trout - Fair Comment: Use waxworms or small minnows. Last updated on 12/10/2025


  • Ice Condition: Not Recommended
  • Water Temperature (°F):
  • Ramp Condition: Useable
  • Comments: Thicker ice is needed for angling. Trout were stocked in early November. Last updated on 12/11/2025
There are no active fish reports for this location


  • Ice Condition: Not Recommended
  • Water Temperature (°F):
  • Ramp Condition: Not recommended
  • Comments: Not recommended. Last updated on 12/11/2025
There are no active fish reports for this location


  • Ice Condition: Not Recommended
  • Water Temperature (°F):
  • Ramp Condition: Useable
  • Comments: Variable ice conditions from 0 to 4.5 inches as of Monday, Dec. 8. Ice thickness may be less near the HWY 25 bridge. Last updated on 12/11/2025
There are no active fish reports for this location


  • Ice Condition: Not Recommended
  • Water Temperature (°F):
  • Ramp Condition: Useable
  • Comments: As of Dec. 11, ice thickness improved little from the 2 inches last week. Check ice thickness frequently. Last updated on 12/11/2025
There are no active fish reports for this location


  • Ice Condition: Not Recommended
  • Water Temperature (°F):
  • Ramp Condition: Not recommended
  • Comments: Mostly open water; parts of the shoreline are starting to ice back over. Last updated on 12/11/2025
There are no active fish reports for this location