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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!

Each part of the report now has a timestamp to help you decide how to use the information we have available. If you only want brand new updates (within the last week), check the “Recent Reports Only” checkbox. If you want to share your own experience and knowledge with Iowa’s anglers and help us improve our reports, you can submit a fishing report using the button on the right.

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  • Ice Condition: None
  • Water Temperature (°F):
  • Ramp Condition: Useable
  • Comments: Impoundments and areas with little to no current are iced over. Use caution when going out on first ice; check ice depths often. Last updated on 12/17/2025
Smallmouth Bass - Slow Comment: Find smallies in off-channel areas or backwaters near structure. Try small jig or crankbait fished near bottom. Last updated on 12/17/2025


  • Ice Condition: None
  • 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 in areas with currents vary greatly. Last updated on 12/17/2025
Smallmouth Bass - Slow Comment: Use a jig or crankbait fished near bottom. Last updated on 12/17/2025

Walleye - Slow Comment: Find walleye in deeper holes or along areas with structure. Last updated on 12/17/2025


  • Ice Condition: None
  • 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 12/17/2025
Smallmouth Bass - Slow Comment: Find smallies in deeper holes near the stream bottom. Last updated on 12/17/2025