| Ice conditions are variable across northcentral Iowa lakes. Avoid areas around pressure cracks, points, and reefs. For additional information, contact the Clear Lake Fish Management Office at 641-357-3517. |
| Winter aeration system is operating. Use caution if fishing in that area. |
| Yellow Perch - Good: Small minnows, jigs, and spoons fished in 4 to 6 foot of water are catching perch. A lot of sorting is required for larger fish. |
| Bluegill - Fair: Bluegill are being caught on small jigs with insect larvae, especially near submersed vegetation. |
This fishery is producing nice walleye, yellow perch, bluegills and largemouth bass. The vegetation gets thick in the summer months, the best fishing is in the spring, fall and during the ice season.(2024)
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 .