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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 December 4, Ada Hayden was all open water. Last updated on 12/04/2025
There are no active fish reports for this location


  • Ice Condition: Not Recommended
  • Water Temperature (°F):
  • Ramp Condition: Useable
  • Comments: Ice is unsafe at this time. Last updated on 12/04/2025
Rainbow Trout - Status Unsure Comment: N/A


  • Ice Condition: Not Recommended
  • Water Temperature (°F):
  • Ramp Condition: Useable
  • Comments: Trout were stocked Tuesday, Nov. 25. Last updated on 12/04/2025
Rainbow Trout - Good Comment: N/A


  • Ice Condition: Not Recommended
  • Water Temperature (°F):
  • Ramp Condition: Not applicable
  • Comments: Bluegrass Lake in West Lake Park, like Railroad Lake has mostly frozen over with a few small spots of open water as of Wednesday. Ice isn't thick enough yet to hold a person yet. Last updated on 12/04/2025
There are no active fish reports for this location


  • Ice Condition: Not Recommended
  • Water Temperature (°F):
  • Ramp Condition: Useable
  • Comments: ~2" of ice and there is a open hole on north end. Last updated on 12/03/2025
There are no active fish reports for this location


  • Ice Condition: Not Recommended
  • Water Temperature (°F):
  • Ramp Condition: Not applicable
  • Comments: ~2.5" of ice. Last updated on 12/03/2025
There are no active fish reports for this location


  • Ice Condition: Not Recommended
  • Water Temperature (°F): 32.0
  • Ramp Condition: Not recommended
  • Comments: Lake of the Hills is about half open water with the other half being covered with a little less than 1 inch of ice. Last updated on 12/04/2025
There are no active fish reports for this location


  • Ice Condition: Not Recommended
  • Water Temperature (°F):
  • Ramp Condition: Useable
  • Comments: As of December 4, ice thickness was just under 3 inches. Waterfowl are keeping a small area of open water on the SW corner. Last updated on 12/04/2025
There are no active fish reports for this location


  • Ice Condition: Not Recommended
  • Water Temperature (°F):
  • Ramp Condition: Not applicable
  • Comments: ~2" of ice. Last updated on 12/03/2025
There are no active fish reports for this location


  • Ice Condition: None
  • Water Temperature (°F):
  • Ramp Condition: Useable
  • Comments: Thicker ice is needed for angling. Trout were stocked in early November. Last updated on 12/04/2025
There are no active fish reports for this location


  • Ice Condition: Not Recommended
  • Water Temperature (°F):
  • Ramp Condition: Not recommended
  • Comments: Railroad Lake is mostly frozen over with a few small spots of open water. The ice is certainly not thick enough to walk on yet. Last updated on 12/04/2025
There are no active fish reports for this location


  • Ice Condition: Not Recommended
  • Water Temperature (°F):
  • Ramp Condition: Useable
  • Comments: As of December 4, ice thickness was 2 inches. Last updated on 12/04/2025
There are no active fish reports for this location


  • Ice Condition: None
  • Water Temperature (°F):
  • Ramp Condition: Useable
  • Comments: Mostly open water; parts of the shoreline are starting to ice over. Last updated on 12/03/2025
There are no active fish reports for this location