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DNR Fishing Report – April 26th

Big Sioux River Northwest A reminder to bow fisherman please dispose of your fish properly and it is unlawful to sell fish. Walleye weekend is may 5 & 6th on the Iowa Great Lakes remember to be courteous to fellow lake users. 04/26 07:38
Big Sioux River Northwest Walleye – Slow: Walleye action has been slowing down on the river but a few may still be caught. 04/26 09:14
Big Spirit Lake Northwest A reminder to bow fisherman please dispose of your fish properly and it is unlawful to sell fish. Walleye weekend is may 5 & 6th on the Iowa Great Lakes remember to be courteous to fellow lake users. 04/26 07:38
Big Spirit Lake Northwest Walleye and musky season is closed. A few panfish are being caught in Templar park and the North Grade. Panfish action has been spotty on the main lake with a few crappie coming off docks. 04/26 07:38
Big Spirit Lake Northwest Largemouth Bass – Slow: A few largemouth have moved in to pres spawn areas around the lake. 04/26 07:38
Big Spirit Lake Northwest Northern Pike – Fair: Try using spoons, and spinner baits around vegetation. 04/26 07:38
Big Spirit Lake Northwest Smallmouth Bass – Slow: Finding rock piles or other structure in 5-15 feet of water has been key with some exemptions being made. 04/26 07:49
Big Spirit Lake Northwest White Bass – Fair: Locating an active school of white bass is the hard part once found something resembling a minnow should get good results. 04/26 07:59
Big Spirit Lake Northwest Carp – Fair: On calm days carp can be seen cruising the shallows. 04/26 08:08
Black Hawk Lake Northwest For information contact Ben Wallace or Don Herrig at the Black Hawk District Office in Lake View at 712-657-2638. 04/26 08:14
Black Hawk Lake Northwest Water levels are about 10 inches low. 04/26 08:14
Black Hawk Lake Northwest Channel Catfish – Slow: Some good catfish were caught earlier in the week fishing shallow on a minnow below a bobber. 04/26 08:14
Black Hawk Lake Northwest Crappie – Fair: Decent sized crappie have been caught in Town Bay. 04/26 08:14
Black Hawk Lake Northwest Walleye – Slow: A few legal walleye have been picked up fishing from shore casting spinners. Angers have been catching some 8 inch walleye while fishing too. 04/26 08:14
Black Hawk Lake Northwest Yellow Bass – Fair: Some yellow bass have been caught from the east shore just north of the outlet. Fish close to shore near the rocks wherever the wind is blowing in. 04/26 08:14
Black Hawk Lake Northwest Yellow Perch – Slow: Some decent sized perch have been caught while fishing from shore. Try using a small minnow or a piece of nightcrawler. 04/26 08:14
Black Hawk Lake Northwest Bullhead – Fair: Bullheads are biting on nightcrawlers and leeches. 04/26 08:15
Briggs Woods Lake Northwest For more fishing information in the north central area contact the Clear Lake Fish and Wildlife office at 641-357-3517. 04/26 08:55
Briggs Woods Lake Northwest Anglers are catching 8 to 12-inch crappies using minnows, 14 to 15-inch largemouth bass with crawlers, and some bluegills on half crawlers. 04/26 08:55
Brushy Creek Lake Northwest For information contact Ben Wallace or Don Herrig at the Black Hawk District Office in Lake View at 712-657-2638. 04/26 08:14
Brushy Creek Lake Northwest Bluegill – Fair: 04/26 08:14
Brushy Creek Lake Northwest Crappie – Good: Anglers were catching many good sized crappie in 15 to 25 FOW using chartreuse or white Berkely power minnows. 04/26 08:14
Brushy Creek Lake Northwest Last week fishing was fairly good at Brushy Creek, however there haven’t been any reports for this week. The following information is from last week. 04/26 08:14
Brushy Creek Lake Northwest Walleye – Fair: Some walleyes were being picked while crappie fishing. 04/26 08:14
Brushy Creek Lake Northwest Yellow Perch – Fair: 04/26 08:14
Clear Lake Northwest For more fishing information in the north central area contact the Clear Lake Fish and Wildlife office at 641-357-3517. 04/26 08:55
Clear Lake Northwest Water temperature in the main lake is about 54 degrees F. Walleyes are biting on jigs tipped with minnows fished over rock reefs, near the island, and in the little lake. White bass and yellow bass fishing is fair. Anglers are picking up a few 9 to 13-inch crappies using jigs tipped with minnows. 04/26 08:55
Crystal Lake Northwest For more fishing information in the north central area contact the Clear Lake Fish and Wildlife office at 641-357-3517. 04/26 08:55
Crystal Lake Northwest Reports show some walleye, northern pike, and largemouth bass have been biting on crankbaits. 04/26 08:55
East Okoboji Lake Northwest A reminder to bow fisherman please dispose of your fish properly and it is unlawful to sell fish. Walleye weekend is may 5 & 6th on the Iowa Great Lakes remember to be courteous to fellow lake users. 04/26 07:38
East Okoboji Lake Northwest Bullhead – Fair: Try using worms on bottom. 04/26 07:38
East Okoboji Lake Northwest Walleye and musky season is closed. 04/26 07:38
East Okoboji Lake Northwest Yellow Bass – Good: Many yellow bass are being caught try looking for rocks and wood and use small baits. 04/26 07:38
Lake Cornelia Northwest For more fishing information in the north central area contact the Clear Lake Fish and Wildlife office at 641-357-3517. 04/26 08:55
Lake Cornelia Northwest Anglers have been picking up some crappies and yellow bass using jigs tipped with bait. 04/26 08:55
Lake Smith Northwest For more fishing information in the north central area contact the Clear Lake Fish and Wildlife office at 641-357-3517. 04/26 08:55
Lake Smith Northwest Anglers are catching 7 to 9-inch crappies in Lake Smith. Crappies are also being caught in other Kossuth County lakes using a minnow and a jig. 04/26 08:55
Little Sioux River (Linn Grove to Correctionville) Northwest For information contact Ben Wallace or Don Herrig at the Black Hawk District Office in Lake View at 712-657-2638. 04/26 08:14
Little Sioux River (Linn Grove to Correctionville) Northwest Fishing has been spotty on the Little Sioux River near the Linn Grove Dam. There are occasional reports of walleye and northern pike being caught. 04/26 08:14
Little Sioux River (state line to Linn Grove) Northwest A reminder to bow fisherman please dispose of your fish properly and it is unlawful to sell fish. Walleye weekend is may 5 & 6th on the Iowa Great Lakes remember to be courteous to fellow lake users. 04/26 07:38
Little Sioux River (state line to Linn Grove) Northwest A mixed bag is being caught on worms including catfish, bullheads, carp, suckers, and sheephead. Some walleye may also be taken on worms but twister tails may be a better option and be prepared to catch a pike or two. Targeting deeper pools seems to bring the best results. 04/26 08:29
Little Wall Lake Northwest For more fishing information in the north central area contact the Clear Lake Fish and Wildlife office at 641-357-3517. 04/26 08:55
Little Wall Lake Northwest Yellow bass, bluegill, and crappie fishing has been good. Anglers are having the best success using a jig tipped with bait fished from the north jetty or in the shallow areas of the lake. 04/26 08:55
Minnewashta Lake Northwest A reminder to bow fisherman please dispose of your fish properly and it is unlawful to sell fish. Walleye weekend is may 5 & 6th on the Iowa Great Lakes remember to be courteous to fellow lake users. 04/26 07:38
Minnewashta Lake Northwest Yellow Bass – Good: Try using small jigs tipped with either a twister tail or piece of worm. Expect lots of small fish with a few bigger ones mixed in. A few bluegill and crappie may be mixed in. 04/26 08:03
Rock River Northwest A reminder to bow fisherman please dispose of your fish properly and it is unlawful to sell fish. Walleye weekend is may 5 & 6th on the Iowa Great Lakes remember to be courteous to fellow lake users. 04/26 07:38
Rock River Northwest Channel Catfish – Slow: A few cats are being caught try fishing deeper holes and around cover. 04/26 09:08
Rock River Northwest Northern Pike – Slow: Look for pike in current breaks near pools and around cover. Try casting spinner baits, spoons, and minnow baits and don’t forget the steel leader. 04/26 09:10
Southwood Conservation Area Pond (west) Northwest For information contact Ben Wallace or Don Herrig at the Black Hawk District Office in Lake View at 712-657-2638. 04/26 08:14
Southwood Conservation Area Pond (west) Northwest Big bluegill are being caught with a bright colored jig with a 1/16th ounce jighead baited with a piece of nightcrawler. 04/26 08:29
Storm Lake (incl Little Storm Lake) Northwest For information contact Ben Wallace or Don Herrig at the Black Hawk District Office in Lake View at 712-657-2638. 04/26 08:14
Storm Lake (incl Little Storm Lake) Northwest Fishing has been pretty slow at Storm Lake. 04/26 08:14
Storm Lake (incl Little Storm Lake) Northwest Walleye – Slow: Anglers are catching a few walleye but it has not been real fast action. The point off the north side of the marina has been producing some walleye. 04/26 08:14
Swan Lake Northwest For information contact Ben Wallace or Don Herrig at the Black Hawk District Office in Lake View at 712-657-2638. 04/26 08:14
Swan Lake Northwest Anglers are still catching some bluegill and crappie. Fish from shore along the south portion of the lake. 04/26 08:14
Swan Lake Northwest Crappie – Good: Crappie are arond 9 inches in length. 04/26 08:20
Swan Lake Northwest Bluegill – Fair: Bluegill are around 7.5 to 8 inches. 04/26 08:21
West Okoboji Lake Northwest A reminder to bow fisherman please dispose of your fish properly and it is unlawful to sell fish. Walleye weekend is may 5 & 6th on the Iowa Great Lakes remember to be courteous to fellow lake users. 04/26 07:38
West Okoboji Lake Northwest Walleye and musky season is closed. The canals seem to be where the most action is taking place with bluegills and largemouth bass gaining the most attention but many of the fish are small. 04/26 07:38
West Okoboji Lake Northwest Smallmouth Bass – Slow: A few smallies have been caught off rockpiles but with the clear water most fish are spooky. 04/26 08:18
Winnebago River Northwest For more fishing information in the north central area contact the Clear Lake Fish and Wildlife office at 641-357-3517. 04/26 08:55
Winnebago River Northwest Anglers have reported catching northern pike on artificial baits fished in the Winnebago River throughout Cerro Gordo County. 04/26 09:04

 

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