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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): 32.0
  • Ramp Condition: Not applicable
  • Comments: Impoundments and areas with little to no current are iced over. Use caution when going out on first ice and check ice depths often. Last updated on 12/04/2025
Smallmouth Bass - Status Unsure Comment: N/A


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

Walleye - Slow Comment: N/A

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


  • Ice Condition: Not Recommended
  • Water Temperature (°F): 32.0
  • Ramp Condition: Useable
  • Comments: Vernon Springs impoundment near Cresco is iced over. The parking lot is cleared. Use caution when going out on first ice. Ice depths in areas with currents vary greatly. Last updated on 12/04/2025
There are no active fish reports for this location


  • Ice Condition: Not Recommended
  • Water Temperature (°F): 32.0
  • Ramp Condition: Not applicable
  • Comments: Impoundments and areas with little to no current are iced over. Lidtke Mill parking lot is plowed. Last updated on 12/04/2025
Smallmouth Bass - Fair Comment: Use jigs tipped with a worm or plastic tails in deeper water or find areas out of current. Last updated on 11/25/2025