Spirit Lake, Iowa — The Iowa Department of Natural Resources issues a weekly fishing report on Thursdays in an effort to provide the latest information heading into the weekend. The weekly fishing report is compiled from information gathered from local bait shops, angler creel surveys, and county and state parks staff. For more information contact the Spirit Lake fish Hatchery at 712-336-1840.
NORTHWEST
Black Hawk Lake
As of today, the lake was covered with ice. There has been open water under the newly constructed fishing shelter along Ice House Point that is providing good fishing. Bluegill – Fair: Anglers have taken fish from the newly constructed fishing shelter along Ice House Point. Black Crappie – Fair: A few crappie have been taken from the fishing shelter on Ice House Point.
Brushy Creek Lake
Ice is unsafe for travel.
Storm Lake (including Little Storm Lake)
Storm Lake has been frozen over, but ice conditions are unsafe for travel. More reports will be available as ice fishing starts.
Most lakes in the Black Hawk District have frozen over, but ice conditions are unsafe for travel. More reports will be available as ice fishing starts. For more information, contact the Black Hawk District office at 712-657-2638.
Beeds Lake
The lake froze over this week.
Blue Pit
The Iowa DNR stocked 2000 rainbow trout Nov. 21st. You must have fishing license and trout stamp to fish for and/or possess trout.
Bluebill Lake
Ice thickness is 5 inches.
Clear Lake
Ice thickness is 2 to 5 inches.
Fin and Feather Lake
Ice thickness is 5 inches.
Lake Cornelia
Ice thickness is 5 inches.
Lake Smith
The lake froze over this week.
Rice Lake
Ice thickness is 3 to 5 inches.
Most of the lakes in north central Iowa have frozen over. Very little fishing activity has been reported. If you venture out, use extreme caution and check ice thickness as you go. For information on the lakes and rivers in the north central area, contact the Clear Lake Fish and Wildlife office at 641-357-3517.
East Okoboji Lake
Limited fishing activity.
Scharnberg Pond
Brook Trout – Good: 3000 trout were stocked on Nov. 17th. You must have fishing license and trout stamp to fish for and/or possess trout.
Spirit Lake
Anglers are ice fishing Templar Park Lagoon; foot traffic only. Anglers are catching a mixed bag of panfish.
West Okoboji Lake
Lake is ice free. Limited fishing activity.
Area lakes have scattered open water; no activity on the lakes. Ice fishing is not recommended. For more information throughout the week, contact the Spirit Lake Fish Hatchery at 712-336-1840.
