| 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. |
| Aeration system is operating near the boat ramp area. Avoid areas with pressure ridges due to variable ice conditions. |
| Bluegill - Fair: Nice sized Bluegill are available. Small jigs and spoons tipped with waxworms are the best baits. |
| Yellow Perch - Fair: Fish with small jigs tipped with waxworms. |
Bluegill angling will be excellent in May and June. Bluegill from 8- to 10-inches are plentiful. Yellow perch will be caught in good numbers, especially late summer through fall. Find a healthy largemouth bass population with abundant 14 to 17 inch fish.(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 .