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About Dickcissell Lake

Surface Area (acres): 13.00
Maximum Depth (feet): 8 ft. (1977 - The maximum depth was 8' before the excavation (deepening) in 1980. The borrow was deepened 10'-15'.)
Motoring Restrictions: None
See below for additional location-specific regulations

Location

County: Boone
Description: Dickcissel
Coordinates: 42.03768218, -93.81770927

Nearby Parks

Ledges State Park

Amenities

Amenities at Dickcissell Lake include:

Carry Down Boat Launch

What to Fish For

Fishing Report

- No recent updates found

Popular Fish Species

Fishing Forecast

Largemouth Bass in 2022 were surveyed at 8- to 11-inches. Larger bass between 15- and 20-inches are present, but not captured during the survey. The yellow perch population is not dense, but the sizes are quality. Surveyed perch were 8- to 11-inches. (2022)

Consumption Guidelines

Iowa-Caught Fish Are Safe to Eat, In Almost All Cases

In nearly all cases, Iowa fish are safe to eat. Cleaning and/or preparing the meal causes most of the problems regarding taste or color of fish. Like all living creatures, fish are susceptible to diseases, parasites, and other naturally occurring conditions in the water. If you suspect your fish is affected by any of these conditions, do not eat it. Consider eating smaller and younger fish which usually have lower levels of contaminants than larger ones. Most contaminants accumulate in larger, older fish. For additional information, check out our resources for eating and cooking Iowa caught fish.

To learn more about fish tissue monitoring, visit our Fish Tissue Monitoring page .

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Stocking and Management

Stocking

03/26/2021 - 1,950 Yellow Perch (8)
08/06/2020 - 1,690 Yellow Perch (3.8)
06/18/2019 - 5,000 Yellow Perch (1.25)
9/18/2017 - 124 Channel Catfish (8.2")
07/15/2015 - 1,000 Yellow Perch (1.4")
04/30/2015 - 125 Yellow Perch (Adult)
04/14/2015 - 26 Largemouth Bass (Adult)
04/14/2015 - 20 Yellow Perch (Adult)

Management

2020 - Drawdown-Artificial: Lake level was dropping significantly. Lost roughly one half of lake volume. Excavated and found a clay tile draining the lake on the SW side. Tile was capped and marked with a t-post.
2019 - Stocking-Yellow Perch: 5,000 1.25in yellow perch stocked from Genoa Fish Hatchery.
2017 - Stocking-Yellow Perch: 100 adult perch collected from Twelve Mile Lake and stocked,
2017 - Stocking-Yellow Perch: 170 2-8 inch perch collected from Twelve Mile Lake and stocked.
2017 - Structures-Trees Cedar: Cedar trees cut on site and sunk.
2017 - Structures-Trees Cedar: Cedar trees cut on site and sunk.
2017 - Structures-Trees Cedar: Cedar trees cut on site and sunk.
2017 - Structures-Trees Cedar: Cedar trees cut on site and sunk.
2015 - Fishery Renovation-Chemical-Rotenone: Existing fishery renovated with rotenone to remove common carp, grass carp and buffalo. Project completed with county fish habitat funds.
2015 - Stocking-Largemouth Bass: 26 adult largemouth bass from Brushy Creek Lake stocked to restart bass population.
2015 - Stocking-Yellow Perch: 20 adult yellow perch stocked from Brushy Creek Lake.
2015 - Stocking-Yellow Perch: 1,000 1.25inch yellow perch stocked from Genoa Fish Hatchery.
2015 - Stocking-Yellow Perch: 125 adult yellow perch stocked from South Dakota.

Regulations and Who to Talk To

Motoring Restrictions

Motoring Restrictions: None

Contacts for this Location

Jeff Barnes, Conservation Officer; 515-290-4907; jeffrey.barnes@dnr.iowa.gov
Brandon Bergquist, Conservation Officer; 515-290-0177; Brandon.Bergquist@dnr.iowa.gov
Ben Dodd, Fisheries Biologist; 641-891-3795; Ben.Dodd@dnr.iowa.gov

Fishing Regulations

Largemouth Bass

Season: Continuous
Daily Bag Limit: combined black bass, 3 fish
Possession Limit: combined black bass, 6 fish
Length Limit: 15-inch minimum
Other:

Yellow Perch

Season: Continuous
Daily Bag Limit: 25 fish
Possession Limit: 50 fish
Length Limit: none
Other:

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