Clear Lake

For additional angling information in northcentral Iowa, contact the Clear Lake Fish and Wildlife Office at 641-357-3517.

Lake levels are rising with recent rains. The current level is 6 inches below the spillway. Wayer temperature is 52 F.

Walleye - Fair: Anglers continue to catch some Walleye near shallow rocky habitat using jigs and live bait. Evening fishing has been the most productive.

Yellow Bass - Fair: Anglers are starting to catch some Yellow Bass while targeting other species. Once water temperatures warm into the 60's, action should improve.

Black Crappie - Fair: A few crappie have moved into rush the beds. Small jigs and live bait fished slowly is working the best.

Largemouth Bass - Fair: Bass are in the rush beds. Jigs and plastics pitched in vegetation pockets is a good technique.

Source: Iowa DNR

For information on the lakes and rivers in north central Iowa, contact the Clear Lake Fish and Wildlife office at 641-357-3517.

The water temperature is in the low 50's. Water level is 9.1 inches below crest. The courtesy docks are in at the City, South shore and Ritz boat ramps. The new docks at McIntosh are being installed on April 25th and Ventura access dock will be installed next week. All walleye between 17 and 22 inches must be immediately released unharmed.

Walleye - Fair: Anglers are having success fishing the East shore, around the Island and near the rock reefs. Best bite is after sunset.

Black Crappie - Slow: The bite will get better as the water temps rise.

Channel Catfish - Fair: Fish cut bait or a crawler from the wind-swept shore. Best time is early morning or after sunset.

Source: Iowa DNR

For information on the lakes and rivers in north central Iowa, contact the Clear Lake Fish and Wildlife office at 641-357-3517.

The water temperature is in the low 50's. Water level is 9.1 inches below crest. The courtesy docks are in at the City and Ritz boat ramps. A temporary courtesy dock is in at McIntosh until the new docks are installed. All walleye between 17 and 22 inches must be immediately released unharmed.

Walleye - Fair: Anglers are having some success wader fishing the East shore and around the Island. Best bite is after sunset.

Yellow Perch - Fair: Fish a small jig near the rushes.

Black Crappie - Slow:

Channel Catfish - Fair: Fish cut bait or a crawler from the wind-swept shore.

Source: Iowa DNR

For information on the lakes and rivers in north central Iowa, contact the Clear Lake Fish and Wildlife office at 641-357-3517.

The water temperature is in the low 40's. Water level is 11.6 inches below crest. The courtesy dock is in at the Ritz ramp. A temporary courtesy dock is in at McIntosh until the new docks are installed. DNR staff will start netting walleyes soon. Anglers fishing after sunset should avoid nets set on the East shore, around the Island and Dodges point.

Walleye - Slow: Anglers are having some success wader fishing and fishing off the jetties. Best bite is after sunset.

Yellow Perch - Fair: Fish a small jig near the rushes.

Source: Iowa DNR

For information on the lakes and rivers in north central Iowa, contact the Clear Lake Fish and Wildlife office at 641-357-3517.

The lake is almost ice free. Water level is 13.44 inches below crest. All walleye between 17 and 22 inches must be immediately released unharmed. No more than one walleye longer than 22-inches may be taken per day.

Black Crappie - Slow:

Walleye - Slow:

Channel Catfish - Slow: Now is a good time to target catfish. Fish a dead chub or cut bait from the wind-swept shore.

Yellow Perch - Fair: Fish a small jig in the rushes.

For information on the lakes and rivers in north central Iowa, contact the Clear Lake Fish and Wildlife office at 641-357-3517.

The lake is ice free. Water temperature is in the upper 30's. Water level is 13.56 inches below crest. All walleye between 17 and 22 inches must be immediately released unharmed. No more than one walleye longer than 22-inches may be taken per day.

Black Crappie - Slow:

Walleye - Slow: Anglers are having some success wader fishing and fishing off the jetties. Best bite is after sunset.

Channel Catfish - Slow: Now is a good time to target catfish. Fish a dead chub or cut bait from the wind-swept shore.

Yellow Perch - Fair: Fish a small jig in the rushes.

Source: Iowa DNR

Most area lakes are about 50 percent ice free. For information on the lakes and rivers in north central Iowa, contact the Clear Lake Fish and Wildlife office at 641-357-3517.

Bluegill - No Report:

The lake is about 50 percent ice free. Water level is 14.7 inches below crest. All walleye between 17 and 22 inches must be immediately released unharmed. No more than one walleye longer than 22-inches may be taken per day.

Black Crappie - No Report:

Walleye - Slow:

Channel Catfish - Slow: Now is a good time to target catfish.

Source: Iowa DNR

Ice fishing not recommended. For information on the lakes and rivers in north central Iowa, contact the Clear Lake Fish and Wildlife office at 641-357-3517.

Black Crappie - No Report:

Bluegill - No Report:

Ice fishing not recommended. Ice conditions continue to deteriorate. All walleye between 17 and 22 inches must be immediately released unharmed. No more than one walleye longer than 22-inches may be taken per day.

Source: Iowa DNR

Ice fishing not recommended. For information on the lakes and rivers in north central Iowa, contact the Clear Lake Fish and Wildlife office at 641-357-3517.

Ice fishing not recommended. Ice conditions continue to deteriorate. If you do venture out wear safety gear and check thickness as you go. All walleye between 17 and 22 inches must be immediately released unharmed. No more than one walleye longer than 22-inches may be taken per day.

Yellow Perch - Fair: Use a small jig tipped with a wax worm. You may have to switch to bigger tackle to avoid the small fish.

Black Crappie - Fair:

Bluegill - Fair: Fish a small jig tipped with bait near the edge of the rushes. Use caution near the rushes as ice conditions will deteriorate quickly in these areas.

Walleye - No Report:

Source: Iowa DNR

With warmer weather forecasted for the next ten days, be cautious of changing ice conditions. Access points will deteriorate rapidly. Foot traffic only recommended. For information on the lakes and rivers in north central Iowa, contact the Clear Lake Fish and Wildlife office at 641-357-3517.

Ice thickness is 4 to 10 inches. Ice conditions will change daily. Wear safety gear and check thickness as you go. All walleye between 17 and 22 inches must be immediately released unharmed. No more than one walleye longer than 22-inches may be taken per day.

Yellow Perch - Good: Use a small jig tipped with a wax worm. You may have to switch to bigger tackle to avoid the small fish.

Bluegill - Slow: Fish a small jig tipped with bait near the edge of the rushes. Use caution near the rushes as ice conditions will deteriorate quickly in these areas.

Walleye - Slow: The best bite is after sunset.

Black Crappie - Slow:

Source: Iowa DNR

With warmer weather forecasted for the next several days, be cautious of changing ice conditions. For information on the lakes and rivers in north central Iowa, contact the Clear Lake Fish and Wildlife office at 641-357-3517.

Ice thickness is 8 to 12 inches. All walleye between 17 and 22 inches must be immediately released unharmed. No more than one walleye longer than 22-inches may be taken per day.

Yellow Perch - Good: Use a small jig tipped with a wax worm. You may have to switch to bigger tackle to avoid the small fish.

Walleye - Slow: The best bite is after sunset.

Bluegill - Slow: Fish a small jig tipped with bait near the edge of the rushes.

Source: Iowa DNR